Bharucha & Partners' investment funds group is geared to support on a wide array of matters related to share sales, secondary acquisitions, and investments, as well as fundraising, share and securities subscription agreements, and due diligence. The practice predominantly represents private equity funds, corporate groups receiving investments, and private credit funds, and its robust offering continues to attract new clients. At the helm of the department is Mumbai-based Vandana Pai who advises on private equity deals across a range of sectors including real estate, financial services, and technology. She is adept at handling domestic investments and exits, alongside overseas investments and investments by non-residents. In Bengaluru, Swathi Girimaji is the name to note, holding considerable experience assisting with early- and late-stage fundraising, private equity structuring, and start-up governance. The team also benefits from the transactional prowess of Parag Bhide who is based in Mumbai.
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Key clients
- General Atlantic
- Lightrock
- Advent International
- Apollo Global
- Boyne Capital
- Brighton Park
- Flourish Ventures
- Developing World Markets
- Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets
- LnT Realty
- Emerald Technologies Ventures
- Ivanhoe Cambridge
Work highlights
Advised General Atlantic on the sale of its entire shareholding in PNB Housing Finance Limited through block deals executed on the stock exchange.
Advised Lightrock on the partial sale of its stake in Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited.
Advised Ivanhoe Cambridge on the sale of all its shares in three companies to Macrotech Developers Limited.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Vandana Pai
Other key lawyers
Swathi Girimaji; Parag Bhide