Private Equity & Venture Capital

India continues to be a key destination for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments, driven by ongoing economic liberalization, a vibrant start-up ecosystem and strong investor confidence.

Overview

Our dedicated PE & VC team combines deep industry insight with a stellar track record advising both domestic and international funds, as well as investee companies, from pioneering start-up ventures to established corporations across diverse sectors. We leverage our legal expertise and market knowledge to deliver innovative, strategically aligned counsel at every point in the investment lifecycle. Our dedicated PE & VC team seamlessly integrates deep legal and regulatory expertise with nuanced insights across diverse sectors. We adeptly navigate complex investment transactions at every stage, from term sheet to exit delivering strategic, business-aligned legal counsel tailored to our clients' objectives and sector-specific challenges.

Areas of Expertise

  • End-to-end legal support on PE & VC transactions
  • Representing both investors and investee companies
  • Cross-border investment structures
  • Strategic, commercial and legal deal insights
  • Solutions-driven approach with balanced representation

Key Services

Our comprehensive service offerings in private equity & venture capital

Strategic Investment Structuring

Advising on optimal investment structures in compliance with current laws, regulatory guidelines and market practices.

Term Sheet Advisory

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating term sheets aligned with the strategic intent of all stakeholders.

Legal Due Diligence

Conducting comprehensive legal and corporate due diligence across sectors and jurisdictions, identifying legal risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Advising on legal and regulatory requirements, assisting in securing necessary approvals and representing clients before authorities like RBI, SEBI and others.

Transaction Documentation

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction documents, including Share Subscription Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, IP assignment agreements, employment contracts, charter documents and related agreements.

Closing & Post-Closing Support

Assisting with disclosure schedules, compliance with conditions precedent, closing formalities and post-transaction implementation.

Why ALP?

Our experience advising both investors and investee companies enables us to represent diverse interests with a balanced, solutions-driven approach. We understand the strategic, commercial and legal imperatives that shape successful deals and we bring that insight to every transaction.

Aequitas Law Partners | Corporate & Startup Legal Services | Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore