Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : India
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Market leading practice that advises domestic and international clients on the full range of transactions with specific focus on complex, high-value, cross-border matters and strategic transactions.
Our corporate practice comprises several specialist teams, each with deep expertise and strong market reputation, that advise Indian and multinational clients on a range of transactions relating to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions, as well as high-value debt restructuring, distressed asset management, special situations, and insolvency matters.
We also have deep expertise to advise on transactions in regulated sectors (such as Defense, Insurance and Banking) that involve sector specific approvals and compliance.
We advise on inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, entry strategy and strategic alliances as well as transactions arising out of corporate restructuring and involving Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. We work with domestic and international investors, banks, promoters and entrepreneurs and advise them on the considerations involved in structuring, drafting, and negotiating mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Our unique business model enables us to extend this advice across areas such as intellectual property, competition aspects, regulatory concerns, real estate, tax, and labour and employment.
Chambers Review
Trilegal's renowned legal team in India offers capabilities across a whole range of corporate matters, including cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and contentious restructuring transactions. The firm possesses further experience and capabilities in the handling of acquisitions of distressed assets. The department is respected for its expertise providing guidance to clients from the financial services, energy, insurance and technology sectors. The team is able to draw on the firm's expertise in capital markets, litigation, tax, and banking and finance to advise on corporate matters. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, RMZ and Zee Entertainment Enterprises are among its clients. The group consistently undertakes work of considerable value from its offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Work Highlights
- Trilegal represented Saudi Aramco in its acquisition of a 50% shareholding in Valvoline Cummins and Cummins India, as well as its acquisition of 100% shareholding in Valvoline Lubricants & Solutions India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I think they are one of the top law firms in India. They are incredibly helpful for queries big and small."
"They are very proactive and offer clarity. They are really good at what they do."
"I think they are one of the top law firms in India. They are incredibly helpful for queries big and small."
"They are very proactive and offer clarity. They are really good at what they do."
Notable Practitioners
Amit Khansaheb is a well-regarded lawyer whose practice encompasses M&A, funds and securities work. Based out of New Delhi, his experience stretches across many sectors, such as education and technology.
Nishant Parikh continues to be a highly regarded lawyer. His activity incorporates restructuring and joint venture work alongside big-ticket M&A deals. He is a partner in Trilegal's Mumbai office.
Sridhar Gorthi is a regular fixture on cross-border investments and acquisitions, and he counts prominent domestic and international names among his clients. He is well established in the Mumbai legal market.
Yogesh Singh is highly valued for his relationship skills. He has experience acting for foreign companies on their India acquisitions and investments, as well as domestic corporates. He is based in New Delhi.
Kosturi Ghosh in Bengaluru undertakes a body of work that incorporates both commercial and regulatory aspects. She is familiar with cross-border acquisitions and private equity and venture capital transactions.
Charandeep Kaur is well regarded in the market and head of the Delhi and Gurugram offices. She has significant experience in M&A and other corporate transactions including a particular focus on Japanese clients.
"She brings to the table the experience of dealing with complex issues."
Delano Furtado in Mumbai holds a creditable profile in the M&A and private equity spaces. He has experience advising many international clients and had a leading role on some of Trilegal's most high-value deals.
Harsh Maggon is well regarded by market sources.He represents Indian companies in a range of sectors, including entertainment, in acquisitions and share transactions. He is based in Mumbai.
"Harsh has a comprehensive conceptual and practical understanding of the subject."
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