Insurance joint venture entry and exits is AZB & Partners' forte, advising some of the largest PE and NBFCs operating in the Indian market. From legal risk management to insurance risk review and entry strategising, the team has strong capabilities for clients navigating the IRDA. From Mumbai, the team is led by Rajendra Barot, a key adviser to insurance companies on transactional and regulatory matters; Ashwath Rau, a specialist M&A partner boasting large clients in the insurance and life insurance sectors; and Kashish Bhatia, focusing on M&A, insurance, PE and joint ventures. Insurance joint venture, private acquisitions, PE and public takeovers expert Anil Kasturi, and corporate advisory and M&A practitioner Niladri Maulik, are the Delhi-based practice heads.

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'Niladri is an insurance laws expert. No one on the negotiation table knows and understands insurance laws and the regulator better than him.'
'AZB's understanding of the IRDA framework and the regulator itself is exceptional. Brilliant foresightedness and always approachable. Seamless experience.'