Praised by clients for providing ‘technically strong and sound commercial advice’, the private equity practice at Trilegal has a longstanding reputation for assisting with high-value and high-profile transactions, both domestically and internationally. The group’s offering spans primary and secondary investments, divestments, and buyouts, as well as private equity-backed M&A, fund formations, and joint ventures. With wide-ranging capabilities, the department is sought after by a growing client roster which is made up of notable private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors. At the helm of the team is Yogesh Singh, who has considerable experience advising on exit strategies, reverse flips, and foreign direct investments. He is supported by corporate governance and regulatory expert Nishant Parikh, cross-border private equity and venture capital deal authority Amit Khansaheb, and Sneha Vardhan, who specialises in investment structuring, co-investments, and exits, alongside M&A. On the distressed asset acquisition front, Vaibhav Kothari is the key contact, while Ankit Kejriwal concentrates on private equity-backed mergers and partial exits. Other key members of the practice include takeover and investments specialist Sanjam Arora and sales and direct equity investments adviser Ankush Goyal. Aditya Jha is another core practitioner. The team welcomed Abhishek Guha, Tanya Uppal and Mahesh Wasadikar in 2025, all of who have joined from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
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Testimonials
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‘Technically strong and sound commercial advice without being too wedded to technicalities.’
‘Sanjam Arora is very responsive and has made a huge effort to understand and cater to the needs and expectations of my firm.’
‘The team's knowledge, network, and problem-solving are exemplary.’
‘The depth of subject matter, collaborative approach, and problem-solving attitude is what we really value, and we found that in the Trilegal team. I really liked that they always were well-prepared, provided alternatives with pros and cons, and kept themselves aligned with clients' best interests.’
‘The equity team brings specific expertise in client investment areas.’
‘They are experienced and knowledgeable in legal, regulatory, and administrative matters, with a key understanding of recent events and transactions that would result in not only commercial risk assessment but also governance and other risks.’
‘The breadth of transaction experience allows the team to provide benchmarking on what are acceptable market standards and practices.’
‘Ankush Goyal brings equity expertise — he is experienced, dedicated, responsive, and knowledgeable, and has an understanding of corporate governance risks and recent events to advise the client. He also has the ability to deploy resources and network to advise the client.’
Key clients
- Blackstone, Quality Care India Limited
- O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd.
- Highway Infrastructure Trust
- Piramal Alternatives Trust
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Norfund
- Prosus
- EAAA India Alternatives Limited
- Platinum Equity LLC
- Maple Infrastructure Trust
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
- The Carlyle Group
- Eruditus Learning Solutions Pte. Ltd.
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (India) Private Limited
- Maiva Pharma Private Limited
- Morgan Stanley PE
- Maiva Pharma Private Limited
- Rebel Foods Private Limited
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone, Quality Care India Limited on its merger with Aster DM Healthcare Limited and related share acquisitions.
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.
Tanya Uppal
Sneha Vardhan
Practice head
Yogesh Singh
Other key lawyers
Nishant Parikh; Amit Khansaheb; Sneha Vardhan; Vaibhav Kothari; Ankit Kejriwal; Sanjam Arora; Ankush Goyal; Aditya Jha; Abhishek Guha; Tanya Uppal; Mahesh Wasadikar