Welcoming him to the Tata group, N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, said, "Mr Mandal brings wide-ranging legal experience and energy into this important role as the Group General Counsel. His time spent at India's top legal firms have given him a ringside view of different legal strategies and his long experience of working with multiple Tata companies in the past will hold him in good stead in his new role." Chandrasekaran further added: "Mr. Vasani will continue to advise the group to ensure a smooth transition."

Mandal said, "It has always been an enriching and learning experience working with the Tata group as an advisor, and now I look forward to playing a bigger role under the guidance of Mr. Chandrasekaran and his new team. These are exciting times for the Tata group and I look forward to contributing to its future growth."

Mandal has been advising the Tata group on various matters. In his early days, he worked with the Tata group as a legal adviser to Tata Motors and Tata Chemicals on multiple international projects.

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