Pioneer Legal offers sector-focused expertise across technology, media, and telecoms, advising on data protection, M&A, and compliance in emerging digital industries. The team is noted for its work with media houses, e-commerce platforms, and tech companies on matters involving AI, blockchain, and innovative business models, alongside a variety of in-house training. Team head Pritha Jha is chiefly noted for the strength of her M&A and private equity expertise, advising on domestic and cross-border sector-specific transactions. Co-head Anupam Shukla adds further transactional strength and has recently been active in fintech, healthcare, and education sectors.
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Key clients
- Gaja.
- Exxelia SAS and Alcon Electronics Private Limited
- Rapidue
- Export-Import Bank of India (“EXIM Bank”)
- Mr. Saurabh Goel and Mr. Madhur Gujar (promoters of Amber) and Amber Internet Solutions Private Limited
- Lateral Investment Management LLC
- TA Associates
Work highlights
Advised and assisted Exxelia and Alcon in their acquisition of 70% stake in SVM. The deal involved a cross-border acquisition of shares of an Indian company by Exxelia, a non-resident Indian entity, headquartered in France, and Alcon, an Indian foreign-owned and controlled company.
Advised on investment by Nuveen Global Fund and other existing investors in Ecozen Solutions Private Limited (“Ecozen”). Counselled and assisted EXIM Bank in reviewing the shareholders’ agreement from an existing investor perspective.
Advised on Partial exit of Gaja Trustee Company Private Limited and Gaja Capital Fund II Limited (collectively “Gaja”) from Educational Initiatives Private Limited (“Company”), by way of sale of equity shares of the Company to HCL Capital Private Limited ("Purchaser”).
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Pritha Jha; Anupam Shukla