Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 1
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AZB & Partners has a front-running legal practice widely admired for its outstanding experience representing high-end international funds in all types of private equity investments in India from minority to control acquisitions. The firm is highly sought after for its advice on the efficient structuring of investments, tax planning and regulatory issues. The team has strength advising on private equity transactions involving the financial services, technology, healthcare and retail sectors, particularly those with cross-border aspects. Clients benefit from the strength of the firm in related areas such as capital markets, whilst the firm also has a thriving venture capital practice, handling early and late-stage investments. Some of its key clients include KKR, Tiger Global Management and Bain Capital.
Work Highlights
- AZB & Partners advised KKR on the merger of its capital markets and corporate lending platforms in India with Incred Financial Services in a deal valued at USD900 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AZB & Partners have been of great assistance in navigating the particular aspects of Indian law."
"AZB have a solution-driven approach. They have the ability to advise on legal risks while coming up with constructive commercial solutions."
"AZB & Partners have been of great assistance in navigating the particular aspects of Indian law."
"AZB have a solution-driven approach. They have the ability to advise on legal risks while coming up with constructive commercial solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Ajay Bahl is a managing partner of AZB & Partners and is based in the firm's Delhi office. He has strong expertise relating to the tax and regulatory issues associated with private equity transactions in India.
Zia Mody is a managing partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Mumbai office. She is highly adept in the handling of big-ticket private equity and corporate transactions.
Anil Kasturi is a partner at AZB & Partners and is based in Delhi. He has a market-leading private equity practice, typically acting on deals across multiple sectors, including healthcare, TMT and manufacturing. He is also experienced in venture capital deals.
Ashwath Rau is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Mumbai office. He is entrusted by leading global private equity houses to handle complex investments.
"Ashwath is extremely well regarded in India's legal community. He's got a very good network and relationships. I think Ashwath is particularly good on technical deals."
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.
"Darshika is great. She provides great client service."
Nandish Vyas is based in AZB & Partners' Mumbai office. He is well placed to advise leading international funds on private equity and venture capital transactions in a range of sectors, including technology and agriculture.
"He has a rare mix of legal, commercial and practical understanding. He is a genuine leader rather than just a legal adviser."
Srinath Dasari is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in its Bengaluru office. He is highly active in the venture capital space, including early and late-stage investments, as well as on traditional private equity transactions. His clients include leading private equity investors and hedge funds.