Corporate/M&A: The Elite

DSK Legal is an established law firm in India with significant experience in cross-border M&A, private sales and acquisitions, public takeovers and mergers. The firm also has a separate dispute resolution team to handle any contentious topics that may arise during transactions. The team's clients include large financial institutions and corporates from a diverse set of sectors including e-commerce, manufacturing and insurance. The lawyers offer a wealth of expertise in M&A involving the pharmaceutical, technology, real estate and food industries, out of its New Delhi and Mumbai offices. Clients represented include Eurofins Advinus, Kotak Investment Advisors and ReNew Power.

"DSK Legal has had great understanding of the issue at hand and client support."

"The firm is large enough to look after all aspects of the transaction."

DSK Legal advised Kotak Investment Advisors on a USD500 million investment by a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority into the Kotak India Commercial Real Estate Fund.

Anand Desai is the managing partner at DSK Legal's Mumbai office and a veteran of many domestic and international deals and disputes. He has a history of representing both companies and individuals and assists with acquisitions and share transactions, including cross-border deals. "Supremely clear and efficient, he has a great ability to chart a path to get a result."

Aparajit Bhattacharya is based in New Delhi. He is a lawyer with experience across a varied range of different transactions, including sale of shares, acquisitions and private equity investments.

Hemang Parekh in Mumbai is experienced in M&A and venture capital transactions. He represents domestic and foreign companies as well as funds in investments and acquisitions involving public and unlisted companies. "He has expert knowledge and is very responsive." "He knows how to manage time and handle client expectations."