Investment Funds - India
What the Team is Known For
Nishith Desai Associates is a full-service law firm in India which is well-placed to advise Indian and international funds and private equity firms on a variety of transactions in this field, notably including fund formation mandates. The firm has recognised strength in structuring of investments, drafting commercial agreements, designing exit strategies and obtaining regulatory approvals. The team draws on the vast knowledge of its first-rate tax department to support clients on investment-related fiscal issues. The lawyers are able to offer assistance with early growth-stage investments and also industry expertise in the technology, life sciences, real estate and infrastructure sectors, among others.
Strengths
"The firm has a good combination of tax and legal expertise, and there is significant partner involvement."
"The firm's strengths are their quality of advice and innovative solutions."
"NDA is one of the strong firms in India and people rely on their advice. They are good at meeting deadlines."
Work Highlights
Nishith Desai Associates advised GIC Singapore, through its Anahera Investments Pte, on regulations and SEBI laws regarding secondary acquisition of units of Data Infrastructure Trust, valued at USD800 million.
Nishith Desai Associates advised IndoEdge India Fund as the GP counsel in fund formation, raisingand liaising with the regulatory authority for submission of their first Large Value Scheme for Accredited Investors, valued at USD357 million.
Notable Practitioners
Nishchal Joshipura is a partner at Nishith Desai Associates and is based in the firm's Mumbai office. He represents promoters and investors, including sovereign wealth funds, in deals pertaining to real estate, healthcare and technology. "He is a very hands-on and practical advisor with excellent commercial sense and a strong alignment to business objectives." "He is a very sharp lawyer."
