Mr Anupam Shukla > Pioneer Legal > Mumbai, India > Lawyer Profile

Pioneer Legal
901/9th Floor, Nariman Bhavan
227, Backbay Reclamation
Nariman Point
400021
India
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Work Department

Merger and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Technology Law and Privacy Practice

Position

Partner

Career

Heading the technology law and privacy practice at Pioneer Legal, Anupam is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in the legal domain. His career began in 2011 at DSK Legal, where he established a strong foundation for his expertise. In 2015, Anupam relocated to Pune to spearhead the setting up of DSK Legal’s Pune office, returning to the Mumbai office in 2017 after successfully establishing the Pune practice. In April 2019, he joined the founding partners of Pioneer Legal, showcasing his commitment to innovative legal practices. Recognizing his contributions, Anupam was elevated to partnership in Pioneer Legal in October 2021. His proficiency extends to advising on diverse cross-border private equity and M&A transactions. Anupam has honed his skills in the intricate legal landscape of technology and privacy matters, providing clients with expert guidance on complex issues within this domain. Additionally, he has carved a niche in the education sector, offering counsel to various schools and educational institutions on a spectrum of legal issues. Anupam’s multifaceted expertise positions him as a valuable asset in the legal landscape, contributing significantly to Pioneer Legal’s success.

Accolades –

1. Recommended by Legal500 Asia- Pacific 2024 for TMT (Mumbai) and Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Mumbai)
2. Featured in ALB Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2024 in ASIA
3. Recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ for Private Equity by Asialaw Profiles 2023
4. Recognized as a “Rising Star Partner” for M&A by IFLR1000 2023
5. Recognized as a “Rising Star” for Private Equity by Asialaw 2022-23
6. Recognized as a “Rising Star Partner for Private Equity by IFLR1000 2022-23
7. Recognized as a ‘Top TMT/Fintech Lawyer’ by Asian Legal Business (India) 2022
8. RSG India Report 2019 recommended him for Corporate M&A.

Languages

English, Hindi

Memberships

The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa

Education

B.B.A. LL.B., Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University

Lawyer Rankings

India > TMT

(Firms to watch)

Both Pritha Jha and Anupam Shukla lead the practice at Pioneer Legal, which specialises in the media and tech industry, and demonstrates a strong presence in the blockchain and AI spaces.

India > City focus: Mumbai > Commercial, corporate and M&A

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.

India > City focus: Mumbai > TMT

With expertise in the media and tech sectors, the team at Pioneer Legal assists its clients in the NFTs, blockchain and AI spaces. Private equity expert Anupam Shukla heads the practice with Pritha Jha, who has a particular focus on M&A transactions.