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Freshfields

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields operates a leading full-service M&A practice that represents key corporate and financial entities in investments related to India. The team excels in handling highly structured, large-scale international deals, working primarily out of its Singapore and London offices. Its expertise also encompasses large multi-jurisdictional restructurings and sales, as well as joint ventures. Clients span the insurance, financial services and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on all aspects of its co-investment alongside British International Investment in Mahindra Electronic Automobile.

Strengths

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  • They create deep client relationships and are able to combine a thorough understanding of the client's risk tolerance with their vast experience in working on inbound India transactions.

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  • Freshfields excels in strategic structuring, especially in highly regulated or sensitive sectors. The firm is a trusted adviser for high-stakes transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Arun Balasubramanian
    Arun Balasubramanian

    Arun Balasubramanian

    Arun Balasubramanian is regularly called upon by corporate clients for his M&A expertise. Based in Freshfields' Singapore office, he is adept at handling complex acquisition mandates and joint ventures.

    • Arun is impressive. He is strategic, good with communication and knows how to manage and lead a transaction from start to finish.

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  • Piusha Bose
    Piusha Bose

    Piusha Bose

    Piusha Bose is co-head of Freshfields' global India practice, and is active on a range of cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. Now based in London after having worked in India for eight years, she is known for strong insights into the regulatory landscape there.

    • Piusha Bose is technically excellent, supportive, super-commercial and convincing for senior stakeholders.

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    • Piusha is a very strong and supportive lawyer.

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