Operating for a varied array of clients across the logistics, financial services and telecoms sectors among others, AZB & Partners's core streams of work include investment funds, buy-outs and asset management. The team comes recommended for its 'strong industry-specific knowledge' and its 'on-the-ground practical view'. Key contacts at the practice are Zia Mody, who enjoys extensive experience in handling M&A, joint ventures and compliance work, Ashwath Rau, a notable expert on the private equity and investment fund side, and Anil Kasturi, whose arsenal of skills encompasses private equity, disposals and public takeovers. Darshika Kothari bolsters the team with her capabilities that span entry and exit strategies, foreign investment regulations and structuring instruments.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong industry-specific knowledge in the infrastructure space in India.'
'On top of the legal aspects, AZB also brings a very on-the-ground practical view and advises on what are the key areas of risks to focus/manage, which is very helpful in an emerging market such as India where legal regulations are often evolving.’
‘The team that assists us from AZB led by Zia Mody and Darshika Kothari are very experienced in matters relevant to us and provide timely and well-researched advice on our legal matters. Where required, they loop in subject matter experts for their respective expertise.’
Key clients
- Appasamy Associates Pvt Ltd, AI Optics Pvt Ltd, Appasamy Ocular Devices Pvt Ltd, and their Promoters
- WestBridge Crossover Fund, LLC; ICP Holdings I and ON Mauritius
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P and/or investment funds
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd through its subsidiary, FAL Corporation
- Platinum Equity
- Multiples Pvt Equity Fund III, acting through its investment adviser Multiples Alternate Asset Management Pvt Ltd and State Bank of India
- Fairfax India Holdings Corporation through its subsidiary, FIH Mauritius Investments Ltd
- API Holdings Ltd
- Warburg Pincus
- TA Associates Management L.P.
- Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd and HDFC Credila Financial Services Ltd
- Asian Healthcare Holdings
- Goldman Sachs Asia Strategic Pte Ltd and Growth Equity Opportunity Fund Cayman Holdings Ltd.
- Platinum Equity
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Bodhi Tree Systems
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Ashwath Rau
AZB & PartnersAnil Kasturi
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Zia Mody, Ajay Bahl, Ashwath Rau, Anil Kasturi, Darshika Kothari, Srinath Dasari, Vaidhyanadhan Iyer, Vinati Kastia