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Desai & Diwanji

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

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Desai & Diwanji

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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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  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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.

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • Apurva is very good in his approach.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

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

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

India

Members

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  • Vishwang Desai

  • Jai Diwanji

  • Ashlesha Gowariker

  • Shreevardhan Sinha

  • Aneesh Gupte

  • Farida Dholkawala

  • Anoj Menon

  • Joebin Devassy

  • Mahesh Wasadikar

  • Mitali Mehta

  • Natasha Treasurywala

  • Parth Sharma

  • Rachna Jain

  • Samidha Tyagi

  • Sanjay Israni

  • Siddharth Mody

  • Sonal Rangnekar

  • Toral Desai

  • Apurva Diwanji

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