Statira Ranina

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Profile

Statira Ranina is a distinguished Senior Partner at ALMT Legal with nearly three decades of experience advising both Indian and international clients. Beginning her career in 1996, she has built a formidable, integrated practice that spans complex corporate transactions, taxation, intellectual property, and technology law. Recognized globally for her commercially pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, Statira expertly navigates complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. She represents a diverse client base from multinational corporations to Indian companies and promoters across rapidly evolving sectors including information technology, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Her dual qualifications in India and the UK, combined with specialized post-graduate training in the US, equip her with a truly global perspective on cross-border legal and commercial strategies.

Areas of expertise


Areas of expertise 


Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Joint Ventures

Private Equity Investments

General Corporate & Commercial Law

Intellectual Property (Protection, Structuring, Licensing)

Technology Law & Data Protection/Privacy

Cross-Border Tax Structuring & GST

Asset & Business Transfers / Slump Sales

Strategic Corporate Restructurings

Professional Experience

Corporate & Transactional Practice: Leads complex corporate and transactional work, guiding clients through M&A, private equity investments, and strategic restructurings. Known for delivering practical solutions in multi-jurisdictional frameworks.


Tax Advisory: Advises multinational clients on structuring transactions and operations in India for maximum tax efficiency and compliance. Expertise includes GST, withholding tax, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and the complex characterization of software and technology-related payments.


Intellectual Property & Technology: Leverages specialized US academic training to advise on group IP structuring, protection strategies, and the commercialization of software/technology assets. Guides clients through data protection, privacy regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the legal implications of data breaches.



Thought Leadership: An active voice in the global legal community. Authors articles for premier Indian and international publications and frequently chairs or participates in panels at leading international legal conferences.

Awards & Recognition


  • Asian Legal Business: A-List of India's Super 50 Lawyers (2024 & 2025); 'ALB India Top IP Lawyers' (2022 & 2023).
  • ITR World Tax Rankings 2026: Women in Tax Leader; Notable Practitioner for General Corporate Tax.
  • IFLR1000: Highly Regarded for Private Equity and M&A (Six consecutive years: 2019–2025).
  • Legal 500 (2026 Edition): Recognized for Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Tax, TMT, and Intellectual Property; Notable Practitioner for Private Equity (2025).
  • LegalOne: Stellar Accolade (2025); Blue Ribbon Top 15 Intellectual Property - India (2025).
  • Additional Listings: Consistently featured by Chambers and Partners, AsiaLaw, Leaders League, Leaders in Law, Advisory Excellence, Global Business Magazine, and Lawyer International Legal 100.

Academic Qualifications




  • LLM (Specialization in IP and Technology), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - 2002
  • LLB, University of Bombay - 1999
  • BA (Economics), University of Bombay - 1996