Samvad Partners

CLIENT : Firm (Dispute Resolution Litigation) TESTIMONIAL : 'a good litigation team' Individual (Poornima Hatti - Disputes) 'very responsive'

CLIENT : Firm (Banking & Finance) TESTIMONIAL : 'technically sound' team Firm (Corporate and M&A) “Samvad has a strong team of experienced and pragmatic lawyers who are mindful of business objectives and structure their legal advice on that basis.”

CLIENT : Firm (Labour & Employment) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Each partner is specialised in specific areas which helps in getting the best solutions.’ ‘A specialised and motivated team who can perform and deliver within a strict timeline.’

CLIENT : Individual (Poornima Hatti – Disputes) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Poornima Hatti is hard working, sharp, and self motivated.’

CLIENT : Firm (Corporate and M&A) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Samvad has high expertise in M&A and transactional legal matters in the IT industry. Their expertise in M&A should be highly praised, as their output is always consistent and the partners are quick to respond.’

CLIENT : Firm (Private equity) TESTIMONIAL : ‘They are diligent, thoughtful folks. Have the right balance on when to be high touch and when to be low touch with clients.’ ‘Highly reliable and follows through on their stated word without requiring us to follow up on them.’

CLIENT : Firm (TMT) TESTIMONIAL : ‘In our association with Samvad over six years, we have had opportunity to work with many associates. Each of them has brought clarity and lucidity to the context of our task and have guided us in various ways.’

CLIENT : Individual (Arjun Krishnan – Disputes) TESTIMONIAL : 'Invaluable to his client',

CLIENT : Individual (Natasha Mahajan – Private equity) TESTIMONIAL : ‘a go-to name for venture debt deals’

CLIENT : Individual (Siddharth Seshan – Private equity) TESTIMONIAL : ‘We work with Siddharth Seshan primarily. He has stood out among all the other legal professionals I have worked with on the following grounds: Knows his subject matter inside out; has an opinion on subjects outside his domain of expertise, hence has become my go to person to talk to on all legal topics even outside private equity.’

CLIENT : Individual (Vineetha MG – Banking & Finance and Private equity) TESTIMONIAL : 'Very approachable' ‘Vineetha MG has good domain and sector knowledge, coupled with an excellent communication style and strong negotiation skills.’

CLIENT : Firm (Banking & Finance) TESTIMONIAL : ‘The team is well trained and even associates are very knowledgeable and skilled.’ ‘Samvad is a mid-size firm which has created a big impact. Their quality of work is great and partner involvement better than most firms. If you need a firm which is not outrageously expensive and can deliver a quality product in less time then Samvad is the answer.’

CLIENT : Firm (Data Protection) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Samvad have a real “can do” attitude, coupled to a commitment to provide practical and commercial advice. They are extremely accessible and down to earth: very easy to get along with and always seem to go the extra mile for you.’

CLIENT : Firm (Dispute Resolution Litigation) TESTIMONIAL : ‘excellent, timely and professional advice’ ‘The team has a thorough offering in diverse areas of laws and can cater to any kind of corporate client and handle litigation before various courts and tribunals. The team is young, and the firm has offices in different parts of the country. Their ability to adhere to time lines, transparency in their dealings with clients, quality of legal advice, and their commitment to the client’s interest make them stand apart.’

CLIENT : Firm (Labour and Employment) TESTIMONIAL : ‘team of very knowledgeable, articulate partners’ ‘rock-solid’ advice on Covid-19 pandemic-related workforce streamlining, in-house fraud investigations and senior management exits. ‘The team at Samvad Partners is abreast of the technicalities of the law and also understand the industry well. I strongly believe that Samvad Partners is well ahead of the curve in terms of being a diverse and inclusive team. In terms of engagement and collaboration, they do a fantastic job of connecting with the client in a timely manner.’ ‘They have a team of very knowledgeable, articulate partners who continue to help us with matters related to labour and employment. The advice is rock-solid. The wider implications of any matters are shared so that we make an informed decision.’

CLIENT : Firm (Private Equity & Venture Capital) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Worked with Samvad Partners for last 8 years. They have represented us with multiple fundraise and investment processes. In fact, when we did our first investment they represented one of our investors and we liked their work and then hired them to represent us in future. We are happy and satisfied client of theirs.’ ‘Samvad Partners has been an invaluable resource to our company. They come with a depth of experience in the nuances of contracts/agreements involved in fund raising as well as day-to-day operational issues.’ ‘The team has provided practical, business-oriented advice in a timely and cost-effective manner. Their work for our company has been impeccable and unparalleled. Highly recommend them!’

CLIENT : Firm (Technology, Media & Telecom – TMT) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Samvad’s legal team have been able to convey our point of view in negotiations and have always reached a result which has worked for us. They are both well informed and client centric.’ ‘The team is extremely accessible and responsive, and ensure timely and satisfactory delivery on all matters.’

CLIENT : Individual (Arjun Krishnan – Dispute Resolution Litigation) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Arjun Krishnan is exceptionally talented, and very good at devising a legal strategy for any kind of case. He is amiable and can work with the most senior professionals in the field and deliver to their expectations.’

CLIENT : Individual (Natasha Mahajan – PE&VC) TESTIMONIAL : We were fortunate in finding Natasha Mahajan to represent us in all the VC/PE funding negotiations. She was batting for us 100% the whole time, while also being pragmatic in getting all the parties on the same page and closing the documentation in a quick manner.

CLIENT : Individual (Neela Badami – Data Protection) TESTIMONIAL : ‘very switched on, very client friendly and very good at what she does.’

CLIENT : Individual (Nivedita Nivargi – PE&VC) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Nivedita Nivargi has been leading the partnership for us. She has been supportive, transparent and always available for advice even during the odd hours sometimes.’

CLIENT : Individual (Nivedita Nivargi – TMT) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Nivedita Nivargi has been an outstanding client partner for us. She is always very supportive and available when we need her advice even during odd hours.’

CLIENT : Individual (Poornima Hatti – Dispute Resolution Litigation) TESTIMONIAL : ‘remarkable grasp of the law’ ‘Poornima Hatti is very bright and good at case management and handling court matters.’

CLIENT : Individual (Poornima Hatti – Employment) TESTIMONIAL : ‘an expert in her field and always available’ ‘Poornima Hatti definitely stands out in her client engagement and quality of deliverables.’

CLIENT : Individual (Rohan George – Data Protection) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Rohan George: super bright, practical and efficient, he knows the market well and is always up to date and current in his advice

CLIENT : Individual (Vineetha MG – Banking & Finance) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Ms. Vineetha MG is the partner I usually work with. She is motivated and driven and deeply involved in all the deals. She is good with structuring and negotiation and has expertise in project finance and banking and finance transactions.’

CLIENT : Individual (Vineetha MG – Projects & Energy) TESTIMONIAL : ‘Ms. Vineetha MG is the partner I usually work with. She is motivated and driven and deeply involved in all the deals. She is good with structuring and negotiation and has expertise in project finance, and banking and finance transactions.’