Rowena De Sousa

Rowena is the Founding Partner of Aequitas Law Partners and a trusted advisor with over a decade of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A and General Corporate Advisory. Known for her commercial clarity, strategic insight and collaborative ethos, she is widely recognized for her leadership in high-stakes, time-sensitive transactions that demand precision and sound judgment.

She has advised leading investors, financial institutions and both domestic and offshore private equity and venture capital funds across the full investment lifecycle, from due diligence and structuring to regulatory compliance, documentation and post-transaction support. Her transactional expertise spans a broad spectrum of industries, including e-commerce, technology-enabled services, education, pharma, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, consumer goods and FMCG.

Rowena has also led complex domestic and cross-border M&A deals, including joint ventures, business restructurings, slump sales and entity acquisitions. Her deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including exchange control, corporate governance and disclosure norms, enables seamless and efficient execution of sophisticated transactions.

In her General Corporate Advisory practice, Rowena regularly counsels clients on corporate and commercial law, TMT regulations, FDI compliance and data protection laws. She is adept at evaluating regulatory impacts on innovative business models and is highly regarded for drafting pragmatic, commercially sound contracts covering business collaborations, technology transfers and licensing arrangements.

With a reputation built on insight, integrity and execution excellence, Rowena continues to be a valued strategic partner to businesses and investors navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes.