Comparative Guide
Private Equity
India
Bharat Anand, Mayank Singh, Ritu Shaktawat & Siddharth Srivastava
Offering a full service surrounding regulation and policy, white-collar crime, and investments, Khaitan & Co. supports a diverse range of clients with global and domestic matters with their cross-practice team, including international clients in MedTech, pharmaceuticals, and health care. Sameer Sah is noted for his work in strategic M&A, as well as investment regulatory approvals. Bharat Anand handles global M&A and also advises on direct tax matters, Kartick Maheshwari routinely advises financial sponsors on compliance and data protection in MedTech-related, matters, and Aditya Patni works with a range of clients including entrepreneurs, start-ups, and social business enterprises. Nirupam Lodha demonstrates an expertise in intellectual property, and Ajay Bhargava is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pan-India reach and quick turnaround time for any matter relating to litigation related support makes Khaitan & Co unique.’
‘We have worked with Ajay Bhargava; he is always available and very quick in his response as well as practical in suggesting litigation strategies. He understands business needs well as well as external legal landscape.'
Work highlights
Advised Apax Partners LLP on an acquisition of Healthium Medtech Limited, a leading Indian medical devices company, from an affiliate of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, by a special purpose vehicle owned by KKR-managed funds.
Advised Advent International on the sale of its entire shareholding in Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited to Mankind Pharma Limited, in a bid process.
Acted as lead counsel for Insud Pharma, a leading Spanish multinational pharmaceutical company, in relation to its acquisition of the Women's Healthcare business (primarily related to oral and injectable contraceptives) from Viatris Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Practice head
Sameer Sah; Bharat Anand; Kartick Maheshwari; Aditya Patni
Other key lawyers
Nirupam Lodha; Ajay Bhargava