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Dhaval Vussonji & Partners Offices

113-114 FREE PRESS HOUSE
215 FREE PRESS JOURNAL MARG, NARIMAN POINT
MUMBAI, 400021
India
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Mr Dhaval Vussonji

Position
Managing Partner
Career
Mr. Dhaval Vussonji is the founder of the young and fast expanding firm Dhaval Vussonji & Associates. Under his leadership and active tutelage, the firm has gained rapid recognition for its solution-oriented approach in diverse areas of practice including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate laws.
Described as a “sound, very hands-on lawyer who understands the issues”, Mr. Vussonji is also consistently titled as a “Leading Lawyer” by wellrecognised legal publications, for the APAC region.
Mr. Vussonji extensively practices in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate Debt Restructuring, EPC Contracts, Hotel Management Contracts, International Commercial Arbitration, Litigation
and Arbitration, Private Equity Investments and Maritime Laws.
In the course of advising clients on real estate matters, Mr. Vussonji regularly deals with several issues relating to land titles, acquisition of lands, development of such lands, sale of premises constructed on the lands, leasing of premises of such lands, construction of malls, leasing of premises in malls and construction of hotels. He advises transactions involving foreign direct equity investment in completed and under construction real estate projects in India.
He has advised structuring of apartment funds, formulating of 80:20 schemes, compliant with RBI norms and setting up of businesses for Nonbanking Financial companies.
Specialization –
Real Estate • Banking and Finance • Corporate Debt Restructuring • Capital Markets • Private Equity Investments • Dispute Resolution • Private Equity Investment
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujrati
Education
• C.A., Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India
• LL.B. Bombay University
Advocate, Bar Council of
Maharashtra
• Solicitor, High Court, Bombay
Lawyer Rankings
India > Real estate and construction
Dhaval Vussonji and Manisha Paranjape jointly oversee the real estate offering at Dhaval Vussonji & Partners, which has notable strength in title due diligence and real estate acquisitions. Founder Vussonji’s broad practice covers issues relating to corporate debt restructuring, land acquisition, leasing, and the construction of malls and hotels. Paranjape has extensive experience in title diligence and conveyancing, in addition to advising on debt securities and loan transactions.
India > Banking and finance
Representing lenders, investors, and borrowers, Dhaval Vussonji & Partners handles a broad range of acquisition, project, and real estate financing transactions, both domestic and cross-border. Founder Dhaval Vussonji co-heads the practice alongside managing partner Prachi Dave and Manisha Paranjape; Dave advises on mezzanine funding and structured finance, while Paranjape is a key contact for debt securities and real estate finance. Malavika Menon left the firm in December 2023.
India > City focus: Mumbai > Banking and finance
With expertise in loan transactions, project financing, debt restructuring, and regulatory compliance, the banking and finance practice at Dhaval Vussonji & Partners is a popular choice for banks, financial institutions, borrowers, and lenders. Co-heading the practice are founding partner Dhaval Vussonji, managing partner Prachi Dave, and real estate specialist Manisha Paranjape. Vussonji brings a wealth of experience to the group ranging from corporate debt restructuring and EPC contracts to private equity investments and M&A transactions. Dave stands out for her experience advising banks and real estate conglomerates on structured finance and debt securities, while Paranjape is adept in handling acquisitions, funding, and loan transactions.
India > City focus: Mumbai > Dispute resolution
Dhaval Vussonji & Partners offers clients comprehensive dispute resolution support including civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration. The team has extensive experience handling shareholder disputes, compensation claims, and real estate disputes, to name a few. Co-leading the practice are founding partner Dhaval Vussonji, insolvency resolution specialist Prachi Dave, and real estate expert Manisha Paranjape. Vussonji focuses on litigation and arbitration arising from real estate and corporate transactional matters, while Dave concentrates on insolvency resolution for clients from the banking and finance and shipping and maritime sectors. Another notable name includes Sonam Mhatre, who stands out for her expertise in real estate and insolvency and bankruptcy-related disputes.
India > City focus: Mumbai > Real estate and construction
Offering transactional, advisory, and regulatory services, the real estate and construction team at Dhaval Vussonji & Partners is capable of handling a range of matters including title due diligence, shareholder agreements, and acquisitions, as well as financing, regulatory compliance, and investments. Co-leading the practice are founding partner Dhaval Vussonji, securities specialist Prachi Dave, and transaction expert Manisha Paranjape. Vussonji is noted for his expertise in land acquisitions, hotel construction projects, and development projects, while Paranjape concentrates on funding, acquisitions, development, and due diligence.
Lawyer Rankings
- Banking and finance India > City focus: Mumbai
- Banking and finance India
- Dispute resolution India > City focus: Mumbai
- Real estate and construction India > City focus: Mumbai
- Real estate and construction India