Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 4
Chambers Review
Pioneer Legal is recognised in the market for its private equity and venture capital practice. The team, operating from Mumbai, is active on behalf of investors and companies, including major PE firms and VC funds. The firm has notable experience in sectors such as technology and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Pioneer Legal advised as second counsel to the Arora family regarding TA Associates' USD125 million investment in Synokem Pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's strength is its hands-on team. There's the involvement of multiple lawyers to split and progress work swiftly and there is a large team across experience levels."
"Pioneer Legal's strength is its strong and focussed team, with rich experience in M&A. I have never been disappointed with the expertise on offer for complex situations."
"The firm's strength is its hands-on team. There's the involvement of multiple lawyers to split and progress work swiftly and there is a large team across experience levels."
"Pioneer Legal's strength is its strong and focussed team, with rich experience in M&A. I have never been disappointed with the expertise on offer for complex situations."
Notable Practitioners
Satish Kishanchandani of Pioneer Legal is the managing partner based in Mumbai. He regularly advises clients on private equity matters in India.