Venture Capital
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a high degree of ownership and commercial judgement in their advice."
"JSA consistently goes above and beyond to understand the unique needs and goals of their clients, providing tailored solutions that address specific challenges and opportunities."
"JSA comprises highly-skilled and experienced legal professionals with deep expertise in various practice areas."
"They have a high degree of ownership and commercial judgement in their advice."
"JSA consistently goes above and beyond to understand the unique needs and goals of their clients, providing tailored solutions that address specific challenges and opportunities."
"JSA comprises highly-skilled and experienced legal professionals with deep expertise in various practice areas."
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.
"Vikram has been an exceptional problem-solver, and is very transaction and outcome-focussed."
"Vikram is a very client-aware lawyer, with a high degree of service orientation and strong legal and technical comprehension of issues."
"Vikram is a sophisticated, commercially-smart and highly-responsive legal professional."
Iqbal Khan is a partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co in Mumbai. He advises funds on private equity deals across a range of sectors.
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.
"His flexibility and understanding of the client's needs is highly appreciated."
"Manvinder is extremely knowledgeable with almost round-the-clock availability delivering commercially workable solutions."
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.
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