LAWYER PROFILE

Darshika Kothari

Asia-Pacific 2026

AZB & Partners

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based

India

16 years ranked

Private Equity

India

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial Services

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Regulatory & Securities

Career

Darshika Kothari has been with the Firm since its inception. With over 22 years' experience, she specialises in Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, General Corporate and Private Equity. Darshika represents leading international and domestic corporate clients across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail, infrastructure, renewables, financial services, and chemicals. She also advises marquee private equity clients, sovereign funds, and financial institutions on various legal and regulatory matters.

Professional Memberships

• Bachelor of Law (LLB), University of Bombay (1999)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based - India

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Darshika Kothari has a robust reputation in the Mumbai corporate legal market. She routinely handles large-scale joint ventures, acquisitions and demergers involving listed companies.

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Private Equity - India

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Darshika Kothari is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Mumbai office. She is entrusted by leading international private equity investors and pension funds for their key transactions in India. With strong expertise in associated regulatory issues, she handles deals in various sectors, including life sciences.

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