Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
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Provided by Trilegal
Market leading practice that advises domestic and international clients on the full range of transactions with specific focus on complex, high value, cross border matters and strategic transactions
Our corporate practice comprises several specialist teams, each with deep expertise and strong market reputation, that advise Indian and multinational clients on a range of transactions relating to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions, as well as high-value debt restructuring, distressed asset management, special situations, and insolvency matters.
We also have deep expertise to advise on transactions in regulated sectors (such as Defense, Insurance and Banking) that involve sector specific approvals and compliance.
We advise on inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, entry strategy and strategic alliances as well as transactions arising out of corporate restructuring and involving Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. We work with domestic and international investors, banks, promoters and entrepreneurs and advise them on the considerations involved in structuring, drafting, and negotiating mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Our unique business model enables us to extend this advise across areas such as intellectual property, competition aspects, regulatory concerns, real estate, tax, and labour and employment.
Chambers Review
Trilegal's renowned legal team in India offers capabilities acrossa whole range of corporate matters, including cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and contentious restructuring transactions.The firm possesses further experience and capabilities in the handling of acquisitions of distressed assets. The department is respected for itsexpertise providing guidance to clients from thefinancial services, energy, insurance and technology sectors. The team is able to draw on the firm's expertise in capital markets, litigation, tax, and banking and finance to advise on corporate matters. The group consistently undertakes work of considerable value from its offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Work Highlights
- Trilegal represented Glenmark Life Sciences in the proposed sale of 75% of its equity shares by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to Nirma.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We find the firm always 'blends' themselves into our business and provides functional teams to ensure we obtain the best advice given the circumstances of each situation."
"The team demonstrates an exceptional level of expertise. Their depth of knowledge across legal domains is evident in their ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and confidence."
"Trilegal's senior team has the ability to sift through complex matters and provide advice in a simple and understandable manner."
"We find the firm always 'blends' themselves into our business and provides functional teams to ensure we obtain the best advice given the circumstances of each situation."
"The team demonstrates an exceptional level of expertise. Their depth of knowledge across legal domains is evident in their ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and confidence."
"Trilegal's senior team has the ability to sift through complex matters and provide advice in a simple and understandable manner."
Notable Practitioners
Amit Khansaheb is a well-regarded lawyer whose practice encompasses M&A, funds and securities work. Based out of New Delhi, his experience stretches across many sectors, such as education and technology.
"Amit is a general corporate lawyer who is a fabulous M&A and private equity expert."
Nishant Parikh continues to be a highly regarded lawyer. His activity incorporates restructuring and joint venture work alongside big-ticket M&A deals. He is a partner in Trilegal's Mumbai office.
"Nishant is truly exceptional. He is very solution-driven, involved and available for strategic counsel."
"He is an industry veteran."
Sridhar Gorthi is a regular fixture on cross-border investments and acquisitions, and he counts prominent domestic and international names among his clients. He is well established in the Mumbai legal market.
Yogesh Singh is highly valued for his relationship skills. He has experience acting for foreign companies on their India acquisitions and investments, as well as domestic corporates. He is based in New Delhi.
Kosturi Ghosh in Bengaluru undertakes a body of work that incorporates both commercial and regulatory aspects. She is familiar with cross-border acquisitions and private equity and venture capital transactions.
Charandeep Kaur is well regarded in the market and head of the Delhi and Gurugram offices. She has significant experience in M&A and other corporate transactions including a particular focus on Japanese clients.
Delano Furtado in Mumbai holds a creditable profile in the M&A and private equity spaces. He has experience advising many international clients and had a leading role on some of Trilegal's most high-value deals.
Harsh Maggon is well regarded by market sources.He represents Indian companies in a range of sectors, including entertainment, in acquisitions and share transactions. He is based in Mumbai.
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