Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Praised by clients for its ‘combination of technical precision, commercial acumen, and responsiveness’, the private equity and venture capital group at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is a powerhouse in the Indian market. The group’s wide-ranging experience encompasses domestic and cross-border transactions — including private equity and venture capital investments, entries and exits, and buyouts — regulatory matters, and transaction structuring. With its expansive offering and multijurisdictional capabilities, the practice has amassed an impressive client base comprised of notable private equity houses, investors, and financial institutions including the likes of the Blackstone Group and Goldman Sachs. Cyril Shroff heads up the department and stands out for his investment and takeover prowess. He is supported by Reeba Chacko who regularly represents global private equity funds on acquisitions, investment strategies, and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on the real estate, retail, and e-commerce sectors. On the equity investment and late-stage investment front, Ravindra Bandhakavi is the key contact, while Vandana Sekhri is sought after by promoters, corporate entities, and investors for her expertise in fundraising and acquisitions. Other core practitioners in the team include Ruetveij Pandya, L. Viswanathan, and S. Harish, alongside Aditi Manchanda.