Venture Capital

Ajay Bahl is a managing partner of AZB & Partners and is based in the firm's Delhi office. He has strong expertise relating to the tax and regulatory issues associated with private equity transactions in India.

"Ajay Bahl is a legendary lawyer of this era, whose guidance on any matter is immensely helpful."

Zia Mody is a managing partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Mumbai office. She is highly adept in the handling of big-ticket private equity and corporate transactions.

"Zia Mody is a legend. She has great knowledge of law, is ever so practical and always finds solutions."

"She is excellent and an encyclopaedia in her own way. She treats every client with the utmost respect. She listens to them properly and is available when required for discussions."

"She is an exceptional leader."

Anil Kasturi is a partner at AZB & Partners and is based in Delhi. He has a market-leading private equity practice, typically acting on deals across multiple sectors, including healthcare, TMT and manufacturing. He is also experienced in venture capital deals.

"He has a terrific balance of commercial understanding, prioritising key issues and buttoned-up work."

Ashwath Rau is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Mumbai office. He is entrusted by leading global private equity houses to handle complex investments.

"He is a very good legal professional with tonnes of knowledge and expertise."

"He is a very strong legal personality with the right attitude and problem-solving mindset. His legal acumen is very appreciated and accessibility is another plus."

Srinath Dasari is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Bengaluru office. He is highly active in the venture capital space, including early and late-stage investments, as well as on traditional private equity transactions. His clients include leading private equity investors and hedge funds.

"Srinath has everything an international client is looking for. He knows very well the rules and the market practice. His advices are precious since he is business oriented and pragmatic."

"He is a wonderful PE and Capital Markets lawyer with years of experience."

Darshika Kothari is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Mumbai office. She is entrusted by leading international private equity investors and pension funds for their key transactions in India. With strong expertise in associated regulatory issues, she handles deals in various sectors, including life sciences.

"Darshika is extremely reliable!"

"She was very supportive and intervened when necessary."

Nandish Vyas is based in AZB & Partners' Mumbai office. He is well-placed to advise leading international funds on private equity and venture capital transactions in a range of sectors, including technology and healthcare.

"He is good in corporate and commercial law matters."

"Nandish is extremely focussed and keenly aware of our needs."

"He is a good senior figure on the team."

Naditha Gopal is a Senior Partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Bangalore office. She is particularly well versed in the technology sector, as well as in media and e-commerce, and she is extremely active on private equity matters and corporate M&A.