Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is well versed in acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity work, with activity across retail, finance and manufacturing, among other areas. The team is regularly instructed on cross-border and domestic transactions, and maintains an impressive roster of longstanding Indian clients. Very active on transactions between India and the USA, it additionally advises on customs and regulatory obligations.

"They have especially deep expertise in some niche areas in the Indian and India cross-border market that very few firms have. They are very responsive, despite challenging time zone differences."

"They have a mastery of fundamentals and broad market experience, coupled with a solutions-oriented approach to transactions. They jumped in and guided us through an unfamiliar legal system."

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have advised Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition I on its USD965 million business combination with Roadzen.

Jai Pathak boasts over 25 years' experience in the India corporate and M&A market. As the head of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's India corporate/M&A team, he offers advice on a range of transactions including sales, investments, joint ventures and restructurings.

Karthik Thiagarajan regularly acts for private equity firms and corporations in transactions between India and Europe, the Middle East, the US and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. He is located in Singapore. "He's done a very good job helping us navigate at the court level, which has been challenging, as well as helping us navigate our internal processes. He's been fantastic walking us through this matter." "Karthik is exceptional and we are lucky to have him as our India counsel."