City focus: Mumbai
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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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
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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”).