DSK Legal’s corporate and M&A practice covers a wide array of matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and investments, as well as restructurings, business transfers, and incorporations. The team’s transactional capabilities are complemented by its deep experience advising on high-value and high-profile deals for an extensive and expanding client roster comprised of notable names from the healthcare, e-commerce, and professional services sectors. Aparajit Bhattacharya is a standout member of the group with expertise spanning inbound and outbound investments, M&A, and management buyouts, alongside joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and entries into India. He is supported by strategic investment specialist Hemang Parekh and tech authority Rishi Anand. On the funding and financing front, Ajay Shaw is a key contact, while Harvinder Singh concentrates on business transfers, asset purchases, and regulatory issues. Other core practitioners in the department include Srinivas B.R., Gaurav Mistry, and Abhishek Singh Baghel. Kunal Mehra is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The team advises from a practical standpoint and has an excellent Japan desk.’
‘Abhishek Singh Baghel manages the team and associates efficiently.’
‘They are not only expert in all aspects of commercial Indian law, but they also understand the U.S. and U.K. markets and customs. This knowledge allows them to give very practical advice to clients operating in India.’
‘They are extremely responsive and willing to communicate in time zones outside of India. They also work hard to understand the client's goals and timelines, and meet them in each case.’
‘They've been clear on their advice as well as commercial and creative to find solutions to practical issues.’
‘Aparajit Bhattacharya and Harvinder Singh are very pleasant and professional to work with, and I feel they are an extension of my management team.’
Key clients
- JOST Werke SE
- Enfinity Global Inc.
- Ceres Foods Private Limited
- Eternis Fine Chemicals Limited
- Brightlight Energy Pte. Ltd.
- Infracap India Advisors Private Limited
- Haystacks Analytics Private Limited
- Inspirit Capital
- Envex Technologies Private Limited
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
- Infifresh Foods Private Limited
- Crystal Investment Advisors LLP
Work highlights
Advised JOST Werke SE on the acquisition of the Hyva Group.
Advised Enfinity Global Inc. in connection with the acquisition of PVInsight Private Limited by US Design and Engineering LLC.
Advised Eternis Fine Chemicals Limited and Eternis Fine Chemicals UK Limited in relation to the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Sharon Personal Care.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anand Desai; Aparajit Bhattacharya; Hemang Parekh; Niraj Kumar; Ajay Shaw; Rishi Anand; Srinivas B.R.; Harvinder Singh; Aninda Pal; Sharath Chandrasekhar; Gaurav Mistry; Siddharth Suresh; Nakul Batra; Jayesh Kothari; Mayank Mehtar; Abhishek Singh Baghel