Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 2
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Provided by JSA
JSA’s Private Equity practice is at the forefront of assessing changes in the market. As L.P.s/GPs continue to show increased interest in investment in India, we have consistently been their trusted advisors and expert guides. As a result, our Private Equity practice has been ranked consistently as top tier by international ranking agencies, including Chambers.
Our team has worked on over 300 deals in the past one-year valuing over US$ 30 billion – among one of the highest for Indian law firms.
Our bench strength
With over 50 partners and more than 150 attorneys across the 7 locations, we boast of one of the largest practices in the Indian private Equity Space.
Our Value proposition: Established practice, scale, substantial funds experience, comprehensive cross-sector offering, and nuanced understanding of India’s investment laws, along with our strong partnerships with reputed international law firms and banking firms, make us the ideal partner law firm. Our client base includes leading, private equity firms, investment banks and venture capital funds, sovereign wealth funds and investee companies across sectors.
Chambers Review
JSA has an established legal practice in India, skilled at advising international and domestic private equity funds, venture capital entities, sovereign wealth funds and investee companies across a range of transactions. The team provides support to funds throughout all stages of their investments advising on structuring, negotiations, documentation and regulatory concerns. The firm has notable expertise assisting with due diligence procedures, fund formation and fundraising. The department is particularly active on investments in the finance, healthcare and technology sectors. Notable clients include Temasek, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and A91 Partners.
Work Highlights
- JSA provided Indian law advice to Baring Private Equity Asia on its merger with EQT, in a deal that had an overall value of USD7.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"JSA are very good on transaction work and helpful in exploring ideas and structures we come up with, as well as advising on what is feasible."
"They have an impressive ability to balance complex matters with pragmatism."
"JSA are very good on transaction work and helpful in exploring ideas and structures we come up with, as well as advising on what is feasible."
"They have an impressive ability to balance complex matters with pragmatism."
Notable Practitioners
Vikram Raghani is a partner in JSA's Mumbai office. He is entrusted by international private equity funds on investments in the technology, healthcare and financial services sectors, among others.
"He is extremely client-oriented with a strong understanding of deal dynamics. He has the ability to assess the commercial implications of legal issues, provide balanced advice to the client and drive negotiations with counterparties."
Manvinder Singh is a partner based out of JSA's Gurugram office. He is known for his activity and work in the venture capital space in India.
Sidharrth Shankar is a partner based in JSA's Gurugram office. He advises on private equity and venture capital transactions in the manufacturing, logistics and technology industries.
Ranked Lawyers at
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