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The New Delhi-based AP & Partners corporate practice specialises in advising Indian technology companies and international corporations on all aspects of M&A. In July 2022, Harshit Anand joined as partner from Trilegal, bringing extensive expertise in private equity and financial transactions, whilst Anand Prasad focuses on joint ventures and investment structures. Moksha Bhat assists venture capital investors, and Arjun Sinha is an expert on regulatory compliance measures.

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Testimonials

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  • 'APP’s corporate team has a wide-ranging expertise in complex corporate transactions and their lawyers demonstrate deep regulatory expertise when it comes to regulated sectors such as Telecom, EVs, Data Centers or Medical Devices. APP also brings together a task force of partners with top tier expertise, which is greatly appreciated by clients looking for crucial business advice when it comes to operating in the contours of the Indian legal framework.’

  • ‘Our interactions and experience of working with Harshit Anand, Partner (Corporate) and Arjun Sinha (Partner, TMT) has been great. They bring to the table a deep understanding of regulatory requirements in India and have consistently delivered effective results on complex matters. Harshit has been working with us on a number of corporate M&A matters and also regularly advices clients on Indian entry strategies. Arjun’s expertise in relation to data privacy matters and regulatory challenges in the Telecom sector is also highly valued.’

Key clients

  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
  • IPL Tech Electric Private Limited
  • Amishi Consumer Technologies Private Limited (Momsco)
  • Info Edge India Limited
  • Sunrise Mentors Private Limited (Coding Ninjas)
  • Founders of Narang Eye Institute
  • Founders of Children’s First Mental Health Institute Private Limited
  • Ather Energy
  • Ultragenic Research and Technology Pvt Ltd
  • Coldbrew Tech Private Limited
  • Shop Circle
  • Nayan Science and Technology Private Limited
  • HealthAssure Private Limited
  • Teacher Tools Private Limited
  • Devtron Inc
  • Happily Unmarried Marketing Private Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for DSM on its proposed merger with Firmenich for USD 21 billion to form DSM-Firmenich.
  • Acted for the founders of IPLTech Electric Private Limited, an Indian EV manufacturer on a staggered acquisition of approx. 65.2% shareholding of the company by TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, part of the Tubes India industrial conglomerate for an amount of USD 30 million.
  • Advised Sunrise Mentors Private Limited (Coding Ninjas) who is a leading player in the online technology education sector and provides several innovative education solutions such as early childhood technology education and income sharing models.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anand Prasad, Moksha Bhat, Arjun Sinha, Harshit Anand