2 partners · 6 team members
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Gurugram · Bengaluru
Managing Partner & Founder
Anand Kumar
Leads the firm with over two decades of experience in corporate and transactional law, covering private equity, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, cross-border transactions, and intellectual property. Advises founders, investors, and businesses across the full lifecycle from incorporation and early-stage funding to scaling and exits, with active engagement in the startup ecosystem across fintech, AI, gaming, and digital platforms. Mentors entrepreneurs on growth and investment readiness, and contributes to academia through engagements with leading institutions.
Partner
Anish Vohra
Focuses on venture capital and private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. Advises both domestic and international clients across sectors, with significant experience in structuring investments and leading negotiations through domestic and foreign investment routes. Brings a strong commercial perspective supported by experience as an angel investor and limited partner, enabling practical guidance for founders and investment funds.
Harshvardhan
Principal Associate
Specialises in corporate advisory, transaction structuring, private equity and venture capital matters, intellectual property licensing, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracting. Advises clients on corporate governance, business structuring, and investment transactions including mergers and acquisitions and early-stage funding rounds. Brings significant experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including SaaS, PaaS, and Master Services Agreements, aligning legal frameworks with business and operational requirements.
Kanika Garg
Senior Associate & Company Secretary
A qualified Company Secretary focusing on corporate governance, secretarial compliance, and regulatory advisory under the Companies Act and foreign exchange laws. Brings experience across due diligence, foreign direct investment, secretarial audits, ESOP implementation, and compliance management for funding transactions. Also supports clients on intellectual property matters and broader corporate structuring, ensuring regulatory alignment, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Shashwat Tandon
Senior Associate
Focuses on private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, fund incorporation, intellectual property, and general corporate advisory. Advises clients across the investment lifecycle including early-stage and growth-stage funding, M&A transactions, and fund formation, with hands-on involvement in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents. Brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to due diligence and deal execution, combined with strong commercial awareness.
Juhi Maheshwari
Associate
Focuses on corporate and transactional matters, including general corporate advisory, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. Advises and supports clients on a range of legal and business issues, with experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, conducting due diligence, and assisting in the execution of transactions. Brings a structured and detail-oriented approach, along with strong analytical skills and a practical mindset to deliver clear, commercially aligned legal solutions.
Anant
Associate
Focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, with experience in legal research and intellectual property rights advisory. Assists in handling litigation strategy, drafting, and court-related matters, while supporting clients on intellectual property issues including research and protection of rights. Brings a detail-oriented and analytical approach, ensuring well-researched and practical support across both contentious and advisory matters.
Aakanksha Agarwal
Company Secretary
A qualified Company Secretary responsible for the firm’s secretarial and corporate compliance matters, supporting clients across company law and regulatory requirements including statutory records, filings, and corporate governance standards. Brings a structured and detail-oriented approach, ensuring efficient and timely execution of secretarial functions across both early-stage and established companies.
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Gurugram
28.46° N · 77.10° E
Corporate edge, Suite No 651, Level 6, Wing B, Two Horizon Centre, Golf Course Road, Sector-43, DLF 5, Gurugram, India-122002
Bengaluru
12.97° N · 77.60° E
Freedom, 10th Floor, Concorde Tower, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - 560001
