Counting some global corporations such as Disney and Coca-Cola among its key roster of clients, ‘high quality’ Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is particularly noted for its ability to handle large-scale M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions. The practice is jointly led by Tihir Sarkar, who has extensive experience in handling cross-border deals for multi-national clients, and Nallini Puri, who routinely assists clients with significant M&A and joint ventures. Michael Preston bolsters the team with his capabilities on the private equity side.
Testimonials
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‘High quality practice, with deep experience of Indian transactions, an understanding of local market practice and how to deliver for their client and good relationships with Indian firm.’
‘Nallini Puri is very commercial and is able to match international clients needs with local market practice and has the confidence of her clients.'
- 'Tihir Sarkar has the confidence of a number of high-profile clients for whom he is their go to counsel.’
‘Outstanding advice - commercial, innovative and on the top of their game.'
‘Nallini Puri is on the top of her game. Incisive and excellent. Ability to lead complex cross-border M&A.'
Key clients
- The Walt Disney Company
- American Express
- ArcelorMittal and the Mittal family
- Brookfield
- Coca-Cola
- GlaxoSmithKline plc
- Goldman Sachs
- Temasek
- TPG Capital, TPG Asia, TPG Rise Climate
- Wockhardt
Work highlights
- Acting as Counsel to The Walt Disney Company in the combination of its Star India business with Viacom18 to form a new strategic joint venture with Reliance Industries.
- Acting as Counsel to Goldman Sachs in its sale of shares in Renew Power to Canadian Pension Fund Investment Board for approximately $268m.
- Acting as Counsel to TPG Capital on a new $200m investment in UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Limited, an Indian multinational company headquartered in Mumbai.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tihir Sarkar, Nallini Puri