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"Accommodating nature, response time and attention to our needs."
Chambers Asia - Pacific 2019
The practice receives particular praise for being "terrific in real estate-related deals
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018
"The team advises us on fund investment into companies and the structuring of new funds. Attorneys are responsive, provide us with valuable advice and capably represent us in negotiations."
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2017
"The firm is well known in taxation and anti-dumping in addition to the private equity practice where we see them more on the venture capital side."
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2017
“extremely talented and flexible in approach and service oriented”
IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate 2017
“They safeguard the interests of all parties in the transaction, they are cost efficient and have excellent networking within the international legal firm network.”
IFLR1000 Financial & Corporate 2017
"The team takes care of its clients, is flexible in its approach and is good at problem solving."
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2016
"They're strong in negotiations and up to speed on relevant market trends."
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2016
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Overview
India has seen a surge in foreign direct inflows of capital into diverse sectors. While India has emerged as a preferred destination and source, investment from and to India is regulated. In this environment, ELP consistently strives to devise fully compliant, creative, practical and sophisticated solutions for its clients.
ELP’s Private Equity & Venture Capital team has assisted key stakeholders in private funds, including investment managers, sponsors and seed investors, lead investors, funds of funds, placement agents and co-investors. The team has represented both funds and portfolio companies on transactions, and therefore has a sound understanding of concerns from all perspectives.
Services
Fund Formation
ELP seamlessly leverages its team and advises on all aspects of fund formation covering jurisdiction, tax, legal, regulatory and commercial matters. The practice includes:
Conceptualising and Structuring
- Undertaking jurisdictional analysis and structuring the transaction keeping in mind the key drivers, legal and tax implications, and regulatory parameters; and
- Coordinating with foreign counsel and assisting on local law matters across various jurisdictions (for e.g. Dubai, Singapore, Mauritius and the Cayman Islands)
Documentation
- Drafting all related fund documents; and
- Assisting in drafting, and negotiating with Limited Partners, General Partners, Placement Agents, Service Providers and other intermediaries
People Related Planning
- Employee reward schemes and carry arrangements;
- Employee relocation plans; and
- Other tax effective compensation models to meet commercial objectives
Regulatory and Ongoing Advice
- Drafting and making applications before the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and other regulators for, inter alia, making applications (wherever applicable), registering funds as Foreign Venture Capital Investments (FVCIs), DVCFs, Foreign Institutional Investments (FIIs);
- Regulatory compliance, reporting and ongoing monitoring issues and governance
Deal Execution
ELP has been known for its solution oriented approach and work under strict timelines. Our deal execution assistance includes:
Transaction Related Assistance
- Legal and Tax Due Diligence;
- Capital Structuring and Repatriation;
- Entry and Exit Strategies;
- Advice on Foreign Exchange and Corporate Laws; and
- Inputs on Financial Models.
Transaction Documentation
- Drafting, negotiating and finalising all sorts of transaction documents;
- Advising and assisting on review of pre and post conditions precedents, corporate resolutions, and closing certificates; and
- Assisting in regulatory filings and/or applications necessary for transactions.
People
Union Budget - An Analysis by Economic Laws Practice
1 Feb 2022 | Read More
ELP Knowledge Series – Part 2 of 2021
15 Sep 2021 | Read More
ELP - Knowledge Series – Part 1 of 2021
27 Apr 2021 | Read More
Union Budget 2021: An Analysis
2 Feb 2021 | Read More
Union Budget 2020: An Analysis
2 Feb 2020 | Read More
ELP - Knowledge Series - India Update - Part 4 of 2019
22 Jan 2020 | Read More
ELP - Knowledge Series - India Update - Part 3 of 2019
3 Sep 2019 | Read More
ELP - Quarterly Update - PE & VC
26 Jun 2019 | Read More
ELP Knowledge Series - India Update Part 2 of 2019
7 May 2019 | Read More
ELP Knowledge Series - India Update Part 1 of 2019
19 Feb 2019 | Read More
Budget 2019: Judicial Reform Is What This Economy Needs Now
2 Feb 2019 | Read More
Interim Union Budget 2019 - An Analysis
1 Feb 2019 | Read More
Private Equity Case Update
3 Jan 2019 | Read More
ELP Knowledge Series - India Update Part 2 of 2018
10 Sep 2018 | Read More
Union Budget, 2018
18 Jan 2018 | Read More
ELP Knowledge Series - India Update Part 1 of 2018
14 Jun 2018 | Read More
Recognitions
Top tier 2023
Private Equity & Venture Capital Deal of the Year – India Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year Awards 2015 for advising on Carlyle’s acquisition of New Silk Route’s stake in PNB Housing Finance
Real Estate Deal of the Year – India Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year Awards 2015 for advising on New Vernon and Hilson Estates’ sale of indirect stake in Faery Estates to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s JV company
Leading Firm
Tier 2 for Investment Funds – The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2016 & 2018
Highly Recommended for Private Equity – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 to 2018
Highly Recommended For Private Equity – Chambers Asia Pacific 2019
Top Tier in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2020
Band 2 in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020
Tier 2 in IFLR1000 Energy & Infrastructure Guide 2020
Private Equity & Venture Capital Deal of the Year – India Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year Awards 2020 for advising on Carlyle’s acquisition of New Silk Route’s stake in PNB Housing Finance
Recommended For Private Equity – AsiaLaw Profiles 2020
IBLJ Dealmaker 2020 – RGB Email signature
Ranked Amongst the Top 10 Law Firms in India – RSG India Report