Corporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Freshfields operates a leading full-service M&A practice that represents key corporate and financial entities in investments related to India. The team excels in handling highly structured, large-scale international deals, working primarily out of its Singapore and London offices. Its expertise also encompasses large multi-jurisdictional restructurings and sales, as well as joint ventures. Freshfields' lawyers have recently been active on mandates relating to the construction, tech and energy sectors. Key clients include CPPIB, Holcim Group Services and Wego.

Linklaters offers a robust bench of experts drawn from offices in London, Frankfurt, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong. This prestigious team guides clients through complex acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments and restructuring matters. It boasts established relationships across key industries, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals, acting for both Indian and global institutional clients, including notable activity on outbound deals into the USA. It also retains close relationships in the domestic Indian legal market. The practice's key clients include New York Life Insurance Company, Compagnie Plastic Omnium and WFS.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is well versed in acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity work, with activity across retail, finance and manufacturing, among other areas. The team is regularly instructed on cross-border and domestic transactions, and maintains an impressive roster of longstanding Indian clients. Very active on transactions between India and the USA, it additionally advises on customs and regulatory obligations. Its key clients include Quant Systems, Adani International Ports and Quidel.

White & Case regularly advises private equity clients regarding investments and exits. It has a solid track record in joint venture formation and energy sector M&A. The team is also experienced with transactions and investments in sectors such as manufacturing, tech and transport. Support for India-related transactions is provided from across the firm's broad network, handling both inbound and outbound transactions. Its key clients include Reliance Industries, Adani Road Transport and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

Goodwin is a go-to choice for many inbound venture capital and private equity clients, especially from the US market. Its team regularly advises on Series B and C investments for US clients investing into India. Highly active in the fast-growing areas of e-commerce, media, technology and life sciences, it offers expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters. The practice's key clients include Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, Tybourne Capital Management and B Capital.

Baker McKenzie is instructed by sector-leading clients on cross-border transactions in the healthcare and tech sectors, with additional skills in real estate. Its areas of experience include advising on large and complicated demergers. Both funds and conglomerates value the team's multi-jurisdictional experience and the wide geographical coverage provided by its network of offices. Baker McKenzie frequently advises on high-value inbound investment mandates for major financial groups. Accion Labs and Johnson & Johnson are among the firm's key clients.

Jones Day's London and Singapore offices handle M&A, joint ventures and private equity investments in India, as well as outbound mandates. Its India team has notable experience in investments in the real estate, technology and agriculture sectors. Active for venture capital clients, it maintains established relationships with Indian and international corporates.

King & Spalding's corporate team regularly participates in complex public and private M&A in a range of sectors including technology and power. The team typically acts for major international investment management companies on their investments and exits from Indian companies. Its key clients include Dallah Albaraka Investment, BlackRock and BrightNight.