Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company is instructed by international and local clients to advise on issues related to due diligence, joint ventures and structuring. The group has a stronghold in the agriculture sector. Practice head Bhushan Shah has a particular focus on foreign direct investment matters and is further supported by joint venture specialist Shreya Dalal.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in India
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company
Responsables de la pratique:
Bhushan Shah; Shreya Dalal
Les références
‘My relationship with Bhushan Shah and Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company has blossomed into a long-term partnership as a result of the exceptional level of service provided by the legal team. The team handled challenges with tact and strategy, and I have continued to channel my personal and corporate legal matters and any other litigation matters about the team. The team has an exceptional capacity to approach problems from an entirely novel angle. Further, it is worth mentioning that the firm keeps client confidentiality at the utmost priority and has used technology to ensure the same is acknowledged.’
‘The entire team at MHCO has provided the best of services. However, working with Bhushan Shah and Shreya Dalal has been a privilege. Bhushan’s knowledge of law and resourcefulness is great learning for all. He has substantial adeptness in commercial procedures in India and globally and has regularly advised and represented our company on complex and noteworthy matters. His profound expertise and precise skills in comprehending legal issues ensure success for his clients. He demonstrates solid commercial awareness and can understand the client’s business and needs.’
‘The corporate, commercial & M&A practice at Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co. is truly remarkable, and my experience as a client has been extremely positive. What sets them apart is their method of handling matters; they possess a solid grasp of both legal intricacies and business dynamics. One of the most reassuring aspects for those considering their services is their exceptional strength and capabilities. The lawyers I collaborated with were well-versed in their field but also demonstrated a keen understanding of business operations. Furthermore, they bring innovation to the table and have integrated technology-driven approaches to offer enhanced solutions. Their unique blend of expertise, client-focused approach, and innovative methodologies distinguishes them within the legal landscape.’
Principaux clients
Riverrecycle Oy, Finland
Deluxe Recycling India Private Limited
IG International Private Limited
IG Berries Private Limited
Riverrecycyle India Private Limited
IG Fresh Produce Private Limited
Cipla Limited
Pride Hotel Limited
Chemic Engineers Private Limited
Chemic Engineers & Constructors Inc
IG Fruits Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Circle E Retail Private Limited on an investment by Reliance Brands Limited.
- Advised IG Berries Private Limited on an investment by Hortifrut SA, Chile.
- Assisted IG International Limited with the drafting of the term sheet and the joint venture cum shareholders agreement.
Stratage Law
Experienced in serving clients from the agrochemical, healthcare, defence, real estate and financial service sectors, Stratage Law advises on large-scale acquisitions. The team also handles the full range of corporate work, assisting with foreign investments, joint ventures and structuring issues. Managing Partner Darshan Upadhyay specialises in structuring cross-border commercial transactions and is regularly assisted by founding partners Bhavin Gada and Shyam Pandya on these deals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Darshan Upadhyay
Autres avocats clés:
Bhavin Gada; Shyam Pandya
Principaux clients
Safex Chemicals India Ltd
Samara India Advisors Private Limited
Mayfield Fund
Jabsons Food Private Limited
Welspun Group
Marengo Asia Healthcare Private Limited
Motilal Oswal
Nuvama Group
Bharat Insecticides Limited
Impresario Entertainment And Hospitality Private Limited
Xponentia Capital Partners LLP
Bloombay Enterprises LLP
Kan Biosys Pvt Ltd
Insight Cosmetics
HBL Power Systems Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Safex Chemicals (India) Limited on 100% acquisition of the issued share capital of Briar Chemicals Limited.
- Advised Marengo Asia Healthcare Private Limited on the acquisition of 100% shareholding of North East Health Care Private Limited.
- Advised India Medical Consumables Holdings Ltd and other shareholders Mehernosh Daruwalla/Coomi Daruwalla on an equity capital acquisition transaction.
Acuity Law
The corporate team at Acuity Law advises clients on issues including structuring, due diligence and acquisitions. Capable of serving numerous sectors, the group is particularly active in infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, information technology, healthcare and agriculture industries. Souvik Ganguly heads the practice and regularly assists clients on a variety of transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Souvik Ganguly
Principaux clients
Sreyas Holistic Remedies Private Limited
Venktesh Investment and Trading Company Private Limited
NABVENTURES Limited – wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD
Rebright Partners III Investment Partnership
Avaana Capital Growth Fund I
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sreyas Holistic Remedies Private Limited on an investment of $65m by Kedaara Capital Growth Fund III LLP.
- Advised Venktesh Investment and Trading Company Private Limited on its investment in Arcatron Mobility Private Limited in the series B funding round of $1.5m.
- Advised Rebright Partners III Investment Partnership, Avaana Capital Growth Fund I, and NABVENTURES Fund I on the series B funding round of Nupa Technologies Private Limited operating under the brand of ‘Eggoz’.
Bombay Law Chambers
Bombay Law Chambers’ corporate practice has extensive experience in corporate structuring, tax structuring, acquisition transactions and commercial agreements. The team has specialist expertise in key sectors such as education, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and logistics. Founder Karan Kalra leads the practice from Mumbai along with co-founders Dipanshu Singhal and Abhinav Harlalka, whereas partner Parag Srivastava is based out of Bengaluru.
Responsables de la pratique:
Karan Kalra; Dipanshu Singhal; Abhinav Harlalka; Parag Srivastava
Les références
‘In my opinion, the team is very practical in its approach, which makes them very comfortable to work with. In addition to this, keeping clients’ interests at the forefront is what I like about the team.’
‘Most of the time, I have interacted with Parag Srivastava, Partner. He is always approachable and very pragmatic in his approach. He treats his subordinates with utmost respect and allows them to own their respective work.’
Principaux clients
Fusion Cosmeceutics Private Limited
Bigfoot Retail Solutions Private Limited
Leadership Boulevard Private Limited
Birla Corporation Limited
ValueQuest Investment Advisors
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bigfoot Retail Solutions Private Limited on acquisition of Pickrr Technologies Private Limited, valuing ₹160bn.
- Advised Bigfoot Retail Solutions Private Limited (Shiprocket) in Acquisition of Omuni division of Arvind Limited, valuing ₹200cr.
Manilal Kher Ambalal & Co Advocates, Solicitors and Notary
Manilal Kher Ambalal & Co Advocates, Solicitors and Notary focuses on the finance, corporate law and restructuring areas and frequently handles high-value private M&A transactions for domestic clients before the tribunals. Rashid Boatwalla, Lipsa Unadkat, Sunil Tilokchandani and Priya Diwadkar play key roles in litigation matters before multiple litigation forums on behalf of the clients, mainly from financial services, construction and real estate sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sunil Tilokchandani; Rashid Boatwalla; Lipsa Unadkat; Priya Diwadkar
Autres avocats clés:
Vikram Trivedi
Principaux clients
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited
L&T Technology Services Limited
L&T Seawoods Limited
L&T Realty Developers Limited
L&T Power Development Limited
Larsen & Toubro Limited
IL Palazzo Co-operative Housing Society Limited
Aurionpro Solutions Limited
Naik Naik & Company
Naik Naik & Company frequently handles corporate matters for clients in sectors such as information technology, media and entertainment, financial services and real estate. It focuses on challenging corporate transactions and advisory work, including joint ventures, foreign investment transactions, acquisitions and private mergers. Abhishek Kale is the standout practitioner.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ameet Naik; Abhishek Kale; Madhu Gadodia
Les références
‘The practice combines a strong base of basic corporate provisions, including all ancillary and associated laws such as those impacting capital markets, competition, and exchange control, with an even stronger team capable of attending to compliance and dispute-related litigation. They have an in-depth understanding of courts and their approach.’
‘Ameet Naik and Abhishek Kale are both outstanding professionals who have an inherent and comprehensive understanding of the law, the personalities, namely, the lawyers and the Judges, as also client psychology and needs.’
‘Naik and Naik is the most equipped law firm in Mumbai, providing end-to-end service and general corporate and litigation advisory services. Their team is generally reachable – that too at the leadership level – Ameet Naik himself – is 24/7 – and can be taken for granted. Their ground-level experience and knowledge of the entire legal ecosystem is unique and a one-stop resource for all your needs. They also hand-hold their clients across the entire life cycle of the engagement. Needless to add, their subject matter expertise across all practice areas is also the best in the industry.’
Principaux clients
Specialist Computer Centres PLC
Believe International
FlexTrade India Private Limited
Collective Artists Network India Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Collective Artists Network India Private Limited on the investment from a Singapore based technology unicorn.
- Advised Believe International on acquisition of majority stake in Think Music, a South India based music and films distribution company.
- Advised FlexTrade India Private Limited on transfer of its business undertaking housed in its Indian subsidiary to a Singapore based listed entity.
Pioneer Legal
Assisting clients with due diligence, structuring and restructuring commercial transactions, the corporate and M&A team at Pioneer Legal is led by managing partner Satish Kishanchandani. Anupam Shukla is experienced in acquisitions matters, while Shoubhik Dasgupta has a particular focus on structuring transactions in the media, healthcare and sports sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Satish Kishanchandani
Autres avocats clés:
Anupam Shukla; Shoubhik Dasgupta
Les références
‘Pioneer Legal drives the deal forward by presenting practical and logical solutions to legal problems and issues.’
Principaux clients
Alcon Electronics Private Limited
Dentsu Group
IVF Hospital Private Limited
International Data Group Inc
Jaynix Engineering Private Limited
Linux Laboratories Private Limited
Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II
TM Ventures Private Limited
VLCC Health Care Limited and its founders Mr. Mukesh Luthra and Mrs. Vandana Luthra and other shareholders
Satyen Polymers Private Limited and its Shareholders
Spaceway Wellness Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Alcon Electronics Private Limited on the transaction wherein Exxelia SAS provided an exit to the promoters of Alcon by acquiring the majority stake in Alcon from the selling shareholders.
- Advised IVF Hospital Private Limited, its promoters and Spaceway Wellness Private Limited on Spaceway’s acquisition of equity shares from 2 of Indira IVF’s existing shareholders.
- Advised Dentsu Group on its acquisition of a majority stake in ExtentiaInformation Technology Private Limited.
Wadia Ghandy & Co
Wadia Ghandy & Co‘s corporate practice is known for its skill in handling commercial laws, M&A and joint venture arrangements. Practice head Ashish Ahuja regularly advises its clients on all aspects of corporate and technology laws. Rohini Verma has a particular focus on private equity investments, while Fariyal Tahseen has notable experience in foreign direct investments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ashish Ahuja
Les références
‘Very high quality and patience team, ready to work at any time, delivers what they commit. Sound knowledgeable and good reach within the industry.’
‘Superb knowledge in the field and have answers to all queries and always finds a way to quicken the process and very transparent.’
Principaux clients
HDFC Bank Limited
Arpwood Partners Fund I LLP
K Raheja Corp Private Limited
Motilal Oswal Private Equity
Medvantage Insurance TPA Private Limited
Northern Arc Capital Limited
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
Arvind SmartSpaces Limited
Savita Oils Technologies Limited
Meghmani Finechem Limited
Equitas Holdings Limited and Equitas
Technologies Private Limited
De Lage Landen Financial Services India
Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
BTG Advaya
A boutique law firm, BTG Advaya handles a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Practice head Ramesh Vaidyanathan focuses on share acquisition and businesses, structuring and restructuring of companies and commercial documentation. Mansi Singh is recommended for regional and international M&A and private investment transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ramesh Vaidyanathan; Mansi Singh; Laxmi Joshi
Principaux clients
M&G Global Services Private Limited
Dalberg Development Advisors Private Limited
Resolve Tech Solutions LLC
Nutreco Investments B.V
Principaux dossiers
- Represented producers of aquatic feeds in its acquisition of an animal technology company.
- Represented a Maltese gaming technology company in its indirect acquisition of an Indian information technology company.
- Represented a US-based technology services company in its indirect acquisition of an Indian information technology company.
Agama Law Associates
The corporate and M&A team at Agama Law Associates offers advice to clients across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. The team’s experience spreads across a broad range of sectors, including agriculture, consumer goods, media, logistics and education. The founder, Archana Balasubramanian, carries vast expertise in handling acquisition, structuring and executing transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Archana Balasubramanian
Principaux clients
Tarento Technologies Private Limited
Softlink Global
Lakme Lever Private Limited
Everest International Holdings
VantageCEO Advisory Private Limited
Desynova Digital Private Limited
JUSTO Realfintech Pvt. Ltd.
Krishnabandhan Infrastructure Private Limited
Gati KWE Private Limited
NuMantra Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Spliceforms Enterprise Solutions Private Limited
Neelkanth Realtors Private Limited
Wellspring Healthcare Private Limited
Zeus Systems Private Limited
Okhai
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted a Dubai-based logistics entity with 14 business verticals and 25 projects across India.
- Assisted Large Listed Company with the negotiation and finalising of the documentation.
- Represented the media company and its promoters on a 100% acquisition by a large media operations entity under the umbrella of Apollo investing group.
Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law
Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law acts for clients on joint ventures, acquisitions and other corporate activities. The team leverages mandates from the technology, extrusion machineries, banking and pharma sectors. Managing Partner Mahua Roy Chowdhury heads the practice with over 25 years’ experience.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mahua Roy Chowdhury; Rakesh Parik; Dhanashree Chowdhury
Principaux clients
Windsor Machines Ltd
EXIM Bank
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Reveal Laser Ltd
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd
Rochem Separation Systems
Tata Communications (America) Inc
Chiquita LLC
Star TV
Concord enviro
Roserve Enviro Pvt Ltd
Protecton Engineering Namibia Pty Ltd
The Social Loan Company (TSLC)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised EXIM Bank on lending ₹24cr via securitization of IP.
- Assisted Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP with an acquisition of a software company.
Universal Legal Advocates
Universal Legal Advocates handles M&A and investing in businesses and assets for international and domestic, public or private clients. Key client sectors include cyber security, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hydroponic farming, consumer beverages and technology. Rashi Kapoor Mehta chairs the practice and is well-regarded for cross-border acquisitions, investments and general corporate restructuring.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rashi Kapoor Mehta
Principaux clients
Tanas Capital Pte. Ltd.
Nutrifresh Farm Tech India Private Limited
Third Eye Distillery Holdings Private Limited
Wondrlab India Private Limited
CloudSEK Pte. Ltd.
Aksigen Hospital Care
Fine Organic Industries Limited
Rivaara Labs Private Limited
ASG Hospital Private Limited
Soho Hospitality Private Limited
Weave Growth Partners
Winjit Technologies Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Tanas Capital Pte Ltd and Investcorp Private Equity Fund II on acquiring a significant minority stake in V-Ensure Pharma Technologies Private Limited.
- Advised the shareholders of Smokescreen Technologies Pvt. Ltd., on its sale to NASDAQ listed, cyber security giant Zscaler Inc.
- Advised Aksigen on the sale of 3 brand to Sun Pharmaceuticals.
Kanga & Company Advocates and Solicitors
Kanga & Company Advocates and Solicitors' corporate and M&A practice regularly assists both acquirers and sellers from various industries on international and national mergers and acquisition transactions. Preeti Mehta heads the practice and has over two decades of experience of handling private equity investments and corporate law matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Preeti Mehta
Principaux clients
Prom Biocides India Private Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Prom Group on setting up of their business of manufacturing and distributing biocides in India.