The private equity practice at Pioneer Legal specialises in private equity and venture capital transactions and also offers assistance on restructuring, M&A transactions, capital raising, and insolvency issues. Co-leading the team are co-founders of the firm Satish Kishanchandani and Pritha Jha, both of whom have extensive expertise advising on private equity and M&A transactions. Kishanchandani stands out for his breadth of knowledge which spans corporate restructuring, strategic alliances, and joint ventures, while Jha is adept in advising advertising, media, and entertainment companies on commercial contracts and day-to-day operations.

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Key clients

  • Blend360 LLC
  • Havas Worldwide India Pvt Limited
  • Synokem Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • TA Associates
  • Isprava Vesta Private Limited
  • DEPT Holding B.V
  • Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited
  • Export-Import Bank of India
  • Havas Media Group
  • Hakuhodo Inc. Japan
  • Solar Industries India Limited
  • PFSWeb, Inc.
  • Keus Automation Private Limited
  • Higa Digital Private Limited
  • Gaja Capital
  • Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II
  • Zephyr Peacock India Growth Fund
  • Wellspring Healthcare Private Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Isprava in relation to its Series A capital raise round.
  • Advised Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited in relation to its resolution application.
  • Advised Export-Import Bank of India in its investment in the Series C Capital raise round of Ecozen Solutions Private Limited.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Satish Kishanchandani, Pritha Jha