Praveen Raju

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 3

Life Sciences

India

2 Years Ranked

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based

India

4 Years Ranked

Band 4

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

India

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Venture Capital

India

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Praveen Raju

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

• Corporate and M&A

• Private Equity

• Commercial

• Intellectual Property

• Lifesciences, Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare

• Mobility, Aviation, and Defence

• Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Professional Memberships

• International Bar Association

Work Highlights

1. Assisted Head Digital Works, one of the largest players in India’s online gaming industry, with its USD 57.3 million control acquisition of Deltatech Gaming Limited (Adda52 - Poker), followed by a merger to create a USD 1 billion combined entity.

2. Advised Ohmium International on its USD 250 million Series C fundraise from global investors such as TPG Rise Climate, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Fenice Investment Group, and Energy Transition Ventures.

3. Assisted Helix Investments, the investment vehicle of the Cullman family and Bloomingdale properties, on its USD 7.5 million investment into Dentzz Dental Care, a Mumbai-based dental care brand.

4. Assisted Lok Capital Growth Fund, Aavishkaar Venture Management Services Private Limited, and Aavishkaar India ll Company Limited with securing a full exit from Osam Dairy through the sale of their shareholding to Dodla Dairy Limited, as part of Dodla's 100% acquisition of Osam Dairy.

5. Advised Savex Technologies, the third-largest distributor of computing solutions in India, on the strategic acquisition of Inflow Technologies, including obtaining Competition Commission of India approval, creating a USD 3 billion communication technology powerhouse.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based - India

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Praveen Raju in Mumbai has notable technology sector expertise in the transactional space, as well as handling deals in other sectors. He advises on acquisitions and investments for domestic and multinational companies.

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Life Sciences - India

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Praveen Raju, based in Mumbai, has been recognised for his strength in the field of life sciences. He is active in advising clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and health-tech space and is regularly mandated to handle corporate M&A matters.

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - India

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Praveen Raju is a Mumbai-based partner. He has transaction-focused practice in the projects and energy spaces, acting on fundraising, licensing agreements, supply agreement and investments, often in the renewables sector.

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Venture Capital - India

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Praveen Raju in Mumbai is an active venture capital lawyer in India, including in deals in the consumer goods, technology, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Praveen knows what he is doing and his negotiation skills are exceptional.

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Praveen Raju, with his deep insights about the complex web of legal matters, was outstanding in all parameters, and he has ensured to deliver the best for our company.

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Praveen works in a very collaborative way and has a very deep domain knowledge.

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Praveen is always on top of his deliverables and is very diligent.

Life Sciences respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Praveen Raju is thorough, detail-oriented, and truly listens to clients and advocates for their best interests.

Life Sciences respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

I rely on him to provide practical, business-first solutions. He understands our business and is able to provide targeted advice that is truly helpful.

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Praveen's sharp negotiation skills and ability to anticipate challenges have consistently added value, making intricate transactions more efficient and investor-friendly.