Argus Partners combines expertise in regulation, corporate transactions and litigation, and plays a key role for its extensive roster of industry players in advising on issues across fintech, telecoms, digital media, and technology-driven industries. The highly regarded Krishnava Dutt leads the practice. Co-head Abhinav Bhalaik is well-placed to advise both sponsor-side and management-side clients on top-end M&A and private equity deals, while co-head Adity Chaudhury‘s offering spans M&A, joint ventures, insolvency and disputes. Co-head Armaan Patkar is a further name for funds and corporates seeking advice on domestic and cross-border transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Infinx Services Private Limited
- Asian Cricket Council
- PeopleStrong Technologies Private Limited.
- HDFC Bank Limited
- Krafton Inc.
- Workcell Solutions Private Limited
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Jungle Ventures
- Whiteboard Capital
Work highlights
Advised Infinx group and its promoters with respect to the primary equity investment by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, valued at INR 1,330 crore.
Advised the Asian Cricket Council in the landmark sale of media rights for its tournaments spanning 2024 to 2031, valued at USD 170 million.
Advised PeopleStrong, a leading human capital management SaaS provider, on its stake sale by Multiples P.E. to the private equity business of Goldman Sachs Alternatives for USD 130 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Krishnava Dutt; Abhinav Bhalaik; Adity Chaudhury; Armaan Patkar