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Corporate & Commercial Laws; Mergers & Acquisitions; Information Technology & Intellectual Property; Private Equity and Venture Capital; Joint Ventures and Foreign Investments; Labour & Employment; EHS & CDM; Real Estate M&A; Energy, Infrastructure M&A and Corporate Restructuring

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Aparajit’s focus areas of practice are Corporate Commercial, Mergers & Acquisition and Private Equity. He is also a member of the Infrastructure team with a specific focus on renewable energy. In his legal experience of two decades, he has led diverse assignments and transactions in corporate commercial and has advised clients on many cross-border transactions that relate to foreign investment in India, their entry strategies, M&A, equity investments, joint ventures, management buyouts and corporate restructuring. He has worked across varied segments of commerce and industry in services, trading and manufacturing sectors. The spectrum of industries, ranges from manufacturing (across diverse sectors), consumer products and durables, retail, financial services, infrastructure, power / energy, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, F&B and health-care, IT, technology and software, ecommerce etc. Aparajit previously worked at HSA Advocates, Trilegal and Hindustan Unilever Limited.

Aparajit is a pioneer in the area of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). He extended his legal counsel to one of the first CDM projects in India and has advised some of the largest CDM transitions in the world.

Awards and Recognition

Aparajit has consistently been ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Corporate Commercial and M&A by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Chambers Global, as well as Legal 500. He has been ranked as one of the five Indian lawyers who have made it to the list of 'Top 15 Asia's hardest-working M&A Partners’ based on Merger Market’s research in 2017. He has also been listed as a leading lawyer by Asia Law Profiles, IFLR, The Intercontinental Finance Magazine (UK), ACQ Law Awards (UK), Global Business Magazine (UK), and Global Law Experts for Climate Change Legal Advisory Services.

In 2019, Aparajit has been recognised and is the recipient of the Award for Exemplary Contribution to Corporate Law awarded by Legal League Consulting at the India Ahead: Leading the New Age Economic Laws Summit & Achiever’s Awards held in New Delhi, India on August 23, 2019.

In October 2021, Aparajit has been ranked as a Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer under M&A category by IFLR1000 2021 Lawyer Rankings. In addition, Aparajit has also been ranked as a Distinguished Practitioner in Corporate and M&A, Private Equity by AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers 2022 Rankings.

In December 2020, Aparajit was ranked in The A-List 2020 by India Business Law Journal, comprising of the top 100 A-List Lawyers and 50 Legal Icons in India. Following on from the recognition in 2020, in January 2022, Aparajit has again been ranked in The A-List 2021 by India Business Law Journal, comprising of the top 100 A-List Lawyers and 50 Legal Icons in India. In December 2022, Aparajit has been ranked for the third time in The A-List 2022 by India Business Law Journal, comprising of the top 100 A-List Lawyers and 50 Legal Icons in India.

In November 2021 Aparajit has been ranked as a ‘Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer – independently rated lawyer.’

In January 2022, Aparajit has been ranked as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ for Corporate M&A by Legal500 Asia-Pacific 2022. Yet again in January 2023, Aparajit has been ranked as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ for Corporate M&A by Legal500 Asia-Pacific 2023.

In March 2022, Aparajit has been recognised amongst the leading Dealmakers of Asia 2021 by the Asian Legal Business. In March, 2022, he has also been ranked as one of the Top 100 Lawyer (Above 10 years’ experience) by Forbes India and as a ‘Leading Lawyer Champion’ by Legal Era Leading Lawyers Rankings 2022.

In September 2022, Aparajit has been ranked as a Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer under M&A category by IFLR1000 2022 Lawyer Rankings. In addition, Aparajit has also been ranked as a Distinguished Practitioner in Corporate and M&A, Private Equity by AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers 2023 Rankings.

Aparajit sits on the board of directors of several companies. He also sits on the board of directors of SightLife, the only non-profit global health organization solely focused on eliminating corneal blindness in the U.S., India and around the world.

Client Speak

Clients describe Aparajit as "He has full grasp on M&A issues; complete understanding of business implications" and "strong negotiating skills." Chambers Asia Pacific 2018

“A practitioner with experience across a varied range of different transactions, he is thought to possess effective negotiation skills.” Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

"A proactive lawyer with extensive knowledge of corporate law. He is a smart, responsive and efficient practitioner who works tirelessly for us." Chambers Asia Pacific 2017

“A practitioner who knows his subject well.” Chambers Asia Pacific 2016

“Very firm and honest and very confident about the advice that he gives.” Chambers Asia Pacific 2015

“Exceptional quality of his services to our company” and “incisive analysis, and practical and effective approach”. India Business Law Journal, The A-List 2020

“The best Indian lawyer I have met”, and credits him for being professional, practical and trustworthy. India Business Law Journal, The A-List 2020

“Extremely prompt & responsive, superb articulation and elocution skills.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022

“Aparajit Bhattacharya has extensive knowledge of the law as well as a great understanding of the business implications, which is very relevant for structuring of a transaction. He also brings with him strong negotiating skills. The turnaround time of the team is exceptional.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022

“We firmly believe in long-term business collaborations and so Mr. Aparajit Bhattacharya and Mr. Harvinder Singh believes the same. We are doing transactions together since 2009 and both of them are exceptionally well in delivering the performance which are expected from them as thorough professionals. Their patience level and knowledge on the legal matters are exceptionally good. Also, they are very good leaders and listeners.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022

“Aparajit Bhattacharya – very balanced and experienced as a lawyer. High degree of maturity and presence.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022 

“Aparajit Bhattacharya is based in New Delhi. He is a lawyer with experience across a varied range of different transactions, including sale of shares, acquisitions and private equity investments. He is described by one interviewee as a "very good relationship manager.” Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022

“Mr. Bhattacharya has proven to be an incredible leader, providing invaluable guidance to organisations across a diverse list of industries, constantly going above and beyond to support clients when it is needed most.” India Business Law Journal, The A-List 2021.

English, Hindi & Bengali

Member Bar Council of India Member Delhi High Court Bar Association Member Inter - Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)

S.L; Symbiosis Law School LL.B, Symbiosis Law School