Abhinav is a key member of the Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Law practice of the Firm.
Abhinav regularly advises various private equity firms, venture and investment funds, corporate strategic investors, multinational corporations, and investment banks on a variety of complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, growth capital and early-stage investments. He also represents portfolio companies of clients with respect to general corporate counselling, transactional matters and shareholder disputes. Abhinav’s sector focus includes healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and industrials, financial services, consumer, and sports and gaming.
Abhinav was previously a partner at SAM & Co., Mumbai. He finished his B.A. LL.B. with honors in corporate law from the National Law University, Jodhpur, India.
Infinx on the acquisition of MedReceivables Advisor.
Walchandnagar Industries Limited on the acquisition of Aicitta Intelligent Technology Private Limited.
Jungle Ventures on its various investments in India, including in Showroom B2B, Kisaansay and a manufacturer of electronics for military systems, and its US$ 18 million investment in Waterfield Advisors.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel on its bid to buy the Indian electrical steel business of Thyssenkrupp (approx. USD 500 million).
Infinx Healthcare on its fund raise from KKR and Norwest Venture Partners (approx. USD 150 million).
Zeno Health on its $25 million Series C funding round and acquisition of Tablt Pharmacy.
Ind Swift Laboratories Limited and its promoters on the sale of its API and CRAMS businesses (approx. USD 200 million) and the sale of the intermediates manufacturing business of Essix Biosciences Limited to India Resurgence Fund.
Krafton Inc. on its various investments in India, including in Pratilipi and Deftouch.
Berkshire Hathaway on its potential exit from Paytm as part of the approx. USD 20 billion IPO.
Sequoia Capital on its investment in Rebel Foods, Eruditius, Capillary, NextSCM, Bukukas, Scaler and CarDekho.
Whiteboard Capital on its investment in ApnaKlub, ONWo, Atomberg and exit from Dezerv.
Malabar Investments on its investments in boat (approx. USD 15 million) and Games 24×7 (approx. USD 50 million investment).
CRED on its multiple rounds of fund raise from various investors including USD 140 million funding round led by GIC at a post money valuation of USD 6.4 billion.
MedGenome on its USD 50 million Series D fund raise, led by Novo Holdings.
RTP on its various investments, including in Mesh and Rebel Foods.
A 91 on its investment in Indiejewel Fashions, Hector Beverages and La Renon Healthcare.
Quona Capital on its investment in Arya Warehousing (approx. USD 21 million).
L&T Financial Services on its agreement to raise funds from Apis (approx. USD 100 million).
Panacea Biotech Limited on its USD 130 million fund raise from the Rise Fund.
Brookfield on its proposed acquisition of Suzlon Energy in a potential IBC scenario.
Goldman Sachs on its proposed investment in Manipal for its bid for Fortis (approx. USD 1.2 billion).
Avenue Capital on its investment in ARCIL.
Sumitomo on its joint venture with the Mahindra group relating to the agro chemical business.
Cemex on its proposed acquisition of an Indian listed company (approx. USD 1.5 billion).
OMERS on its investment in HDFC (overall transaction value approx. USD 1.1 billion).
TPG on its proposed investment in Max Financial for acquisition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance (approx. USD 800 million).
TPG on its sale of Healthium to Apax (approx. USD 300 million).
TPG and QRG on their investment in Campus Shoes.
Diageo on its acquisition of a majority stake in USL, for an approximate consideration of USD 2.2 billion.
Danone on its acquisition of Wockhardt’s nutrition business (approx. USD 300 million).
Actis on its various investments and exits in India, including its exit from National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Paras Pharmaceuticals Limited to Reckitt Benckiser for approx. USD 726 million.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Rankings 2025 ‘Leading Partner’ for TMT in Mumbai.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Rankings 2025 ‘Recommended Lawyer’ for Corporate and M&A, Private Equity Funds (including VC) and TMT in India; and Commercial, Corporate and M&A and TMT in Mumbai.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Rankings 2024 ‘Recommended Lawyer’ for Corporate and M&A, Private Equity and Investment Funds and TMT.
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 ranked in Venture Capital.
IFLR1000 2024 Rankings ‘Notable Practitioner’ for Private Equity.
BW Legal World 2023 List of Top 40 Future Masters of Indian Legal Sector.
Thomson Reuters’ ALB Asia 40 under 40, 2023.
Asian Legal Business India “Rising Stars 2023”.
"He is an excellent attorney with good, high-level vision." — Chambers & Partners, 2025
"He always provides frank and honest advice on what is the best path to take to mitigate any risks involved in the transaction." — Chambers & Partners, 2025
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