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Khaitan & Co

Investment Funds

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Khaitan & Co

Rankings

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Investment Funds - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Khaitan & Co has an outstanding group of lawyers, renowned for expertise in advising leading domestic and international funds and investors on their Indian transactions, as well as Indian companies receiving investments. The department fields an acclaimed team well-equipped to assist clients with the full range of matters, including fund formation and investment, portfolio management and exits. The firm is recognised for its impressive capabilities in tax, banking and regulatory approval issues. The lawyers are experienced in transactions in the real estate, power, financial services, technology and life sciences sectors, and well placed to advise on minority and control investments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Khaitan & Co advised Kotak Alternate Asset Managers on the setting-up of two fund platforms with two sovereign wealth funds.

Strengths

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  • They have a well-rounded team with in-depth knowledge across all ranks.

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  • The team at Khaitan is accessible, prompt in its turnarounds, and proactive in keeping us informed of critical developments.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Siddharth Shah
    Siddharth Shah

    Siddharth Shah

    Siddharth Shah is a senior partner based in the Mumbai office of Khaitan & Co. He is one of India's leading investment funds lawyers, including on fund formation. He is well placed to advise on deals involving real estate investment platforms, as well as more general private equity transactions.

    • Sid is the guru of India funds. His experience spans decades and he has literally seen everything. He shows great commercial sense of the best way to achieve client objectives in the real world.

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    • He is highly knowledgeable, with a solid grasp of the subject.

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  • Divaspati Singh
    Divaspati Singh

    Divaspati Singh

    Divaspati Singh is a partner in Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. He advises on fund formation, as well as investments by funds.

    • Divas is a great problem solver. His advice reflects his many years of experience, his vast legal skills, and his practical judgement on what works in the real world.

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    • He is an extremely solid partner.

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  • Vivek Mimani
    Vivek Mimani

    Vivek Mimani

    Vivek Mimani is a partner in Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. He has experience with venture capital funds and private equity funds in both domestic and cross-border contexts.

    • Vivek quickly grasps the key points of any situation and offers reliable strategies for achieving client goals.

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