Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

India

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Active since 1985, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan boasts a pan-Indian presence with 13 offices across the country and is also a member of TerraLex, an international legal network.

 

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm is recognised for its corporate and M&A, private equity and restructuring and insolvency capabilities. Key sectors of focus include agriculture, consumer products, healthcare, e-commerce, technology, hospitality and manufacturing.

 

Key clients

Notable clients include Ambience Group, National Gas Company (SAOG) Oman and Yes Bank.

 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

The corporate team was active in acquisitions for both the buy and sell sides. The firm covered clients from different sectors including healthcare, industrials and manufacturing, technology and telecommunications, and media.

The firm was also responsible for several confidential private equity mandates.

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

Belgacom International Carrier Services’ acquisition of 3M Digital Networks.

 

Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

M&A

“They are pretty well versed in the corporate and tax laws in India. They have deep experience in M&A transactions.”

“Quality of advice and speed of response.”

 

Private equity

“They are incredibly knowledgeable about Indian corporate law and investment/M&A transactions within the jurisdiction we invested in. They work incredibly quickly and inefficiently. They are able to highlight key elements to review in a transaction, provide sound recommendations and highlight key risks.”

 

Kunal Arora

“He has immense experience in M&A transactions and corporate law.”

“Very knowledgeable, and works incredibly efficiently.”

 

Gaurav Dayal

“He offers accessibility, the ability to keep an overview and the extent of his knowledge and expertise.”