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Desai & Diwanji

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

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Desai & Diwanji

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Provided by Desai & Diwanji

Managing Partners: Vishwang Desai

Number of Partners: 38

Number of Lawyers: 220+

Languages: English and most Indian regional languages.

Firm Overview:

With a legacy spanning over 85 years, Desai & Diwanji is amongst India’s leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise.

With offices in Mumbai and Gurgaon, Desai & Diwanji caters to a wide variety of client needs across various practice areas and jurisdictions. The firm specialises in knowledge of both the legal framework as well as the specific business requirements of various industry sectors. Our team comprises expert lawyers that work on some of the most challenging, complex, and stimulating domestic as well as cross-border transactions.

PRACTICE AREAS

■ Aviation

■ Banking and Finance

■ Capital Markets

■ Competition

■ Dispute Resolution

■ Employment and Labour

■ Infrastructure and Project Finance

■ Insolvency, Bankruptcy and Restructuring

■ Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

■ Private Equity and Venture Capital

■ Real Estate and Construction

■ Technology, Media and Telecom

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Desai & Diwanji is an established law firm in India that regularly assists clients from highly regulated industries with domestic and cross-border corporate deals. The lawyers are experienced in private investment mandates and M&A, including cross-border deals. The firm offers support to large corporations from a wide range of sectors, including the energy, infrastructure, hospitality and technology industries, especially out of its Mumbai and Delhi offices.
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Work Highlights

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  • Desai & Diwanji acted for Renom Energy Service on Suzlon Energy’s acquisition of a 76% stake in the company from the Sanjay Ghodawat Group in two tranches.

Strengths

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  • D&D has an excellent team. They are professional advisers who are experts in their field, proactive and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentAsia-Pacific

  • A good law firm with good knowledge base. They understand the issue pretty quickly and come out with a win-win solution.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They have quick turnarounds and work is handled with the same level of quality and diligence regardless of size. Partners are regularly available and provide time and effort without reservation.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Apurva Diwanji
    Apurva Diwanji

    Apurva Diwanji

    Apurva Diwanji has assisted many international companies with establishing themselves in India. He is a well-known name in the Mumbai legal market.

    • Apurva is very good in his approach.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is a very knowledgeable and humble gentleman. Mr. Diwanji is very responsive to our needs. A hands-on person.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Apurva's understanding of law and the comfort he gives in client interactions is very strong.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentAsia-Pacific
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Ranked Individuals at Desai & Diwanji (1)

India

Members

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  • Aneesh Gupte

  • Anoj Menon

  • Ashlesha Gowariker

  • Farida Dholkawala

  • Jai Diwanji

  • Joebin Devassy

  • Mahesh Wasadikar

  • Mitali Mehta

  • Natasha Treasurywala

  • Parth Sharma

  • Rachna Jain

  • Samidha Tyagi

  • Sanjay Israni

  • Shreevardhan Sinha

  • Siddharth Mody

  • Sonal Rangnekar

  • Toral Desai

  • Apurva Diwanji

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