King, Stubb & Kasiva

Corporate and M&A

With over two decades of experience, Rajesh Sivaswamy is a trusted legal advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, with particular expertise in cross-border transactions. Rajesh is renowned for delivering commercially sound, innovative solutions to complex deals, advising a broad spectrum of clients that includes Fortune 500 corporations, global private equity funds, and top-tier Indian conglomerates.

Rajesh’s practice spans multiple jurisdictions, and he is recognized for seamlessly guiding multinational clients and Indian enterprises through the regulatory challenges of international deal-making. His advisory portfolio extends to institutions and private equity investors, as well as Indian businesses seeking overseas expansion or foreign investment. Rajesh also sits on the board of several corporates both global and Indian.

Rajesh has  also contributed to flagship initiatives like “Make in India,” shaping legal frameworks for foreign direct investment and industrial growth.

Senior Partner at King Stubb & Kasiva with extensive experience advising multinational corporations, private equity funds, financial institutions, and Indian businesses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and cross-border transactions.

Recognised for advising on complex domestic and international transactions across a wide range of sectors, including technology, financial services, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and aviation, with particular expertise in transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, and strategic investments.

Regularly represents private equity sponsors, institutional investors, multinational companies, and Indian corporates on high-value acquisitions, exits, restructuring exercises, distressed asset transactions, and outbound investments, guiding clients through every stage of the transaction lifecycle.

Advises the Government of India in his capacity as a legal advisor to the Make in India initiative, providing strategic legal guidance on investment and policy-related matters.

Has significant experience in advising on cross-border investments, foreign direct investment, regulatory approvals, due diligence, corporate restructuring, and drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents for domestic and international clients.

English

Member, Supreme Court Bar Association

Member, Delhi High Court Bar Association

Member, International Bar Association (IBA)

Member, Indian Venture Capital Association (IVCA)

Member, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Member, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

Member, ASSOCHAM

B.A., LL.B., University Law College, Bangalore

Master of Business Laws (MBL), National Law School, Bangalore