TMT
While particularly proficient on the data privacy side, Talwar Thakore & Associates is noted for handling multi-faceted M&A financing and restructuring issues. Gautam Saha principally focuses on telecoms, broadcasting and tech industry mandates, while Sachin Mehta has handled sizeable transactions for large corporations, venture capital funds and ed-tech companies, among others. Amrita Patnaik and Deepa Christopher are also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘The team’s hands on approach is commendable. Their assistance has been flawless and timely.'
'They tailored their services to meet the specific needs and goal of the transaction.’
‘We worked with Gautam Saha and Punita Gupta, and from deal shaping, including negotiation and finalisation of the transaction, their sophistication was evident.'
- 'Gautam Saha has an approach to minimize business risks by providing end-to-end, high-value service. He has a reputation of handling large complex matters with clear thought and solid knowledge and that’s why he is our “go to” lawyer for each transaction.'
- 'Punita Gupta communicates clearly and regularly, and she was always willing to accommodate our schedules and needs without hampering the quality of services. Her knowledge of law and diligence helped us sail through the transaction seamlessly. She is one of the best attorneys I have worked on the transactional side.’
Key clients
- American Towers
- Cisco Systems, Inc
- Intel Corporation
- Bharati Airtel
- NTT
- M3 Inc., Japan
- Lightstorm Telecom
- Omnicom
Work highlights
- Advised American Tower Corporation in the proposed sale of 100% of the equity interests in ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited, as held by ATC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary entity of ATC, to Data infrastructure Trust, an Infrastructure Investment Trust sponsored by an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management.
- Advised M3 Inc., Japan in its acquisition of 100% equity stake in Dr Bhatia Medical Coaching Institute Private Limited (“DBMCI”) via M3’s subsidiary Neuroglia Health Private Limited. Along with acquisition of DBMCI, M3 has also acquired control of Dr. Bhatia E-Gurukul Coaching Institute Private Limited (a subsidiary of DBMCI).
- Advised and assisted Cisco Systems, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Armorblox Inc. along with its Indian subsidiary, a cybersecurity company with primary focus on email and cloud security solutions.