Ajit is a Partner in the Firm’s Mumbai office. Ajit is a corporate lawyer specializing in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, corporate finance, infrastructure and securities laws.
Ajit has represented several foreign and domestic companies in M&A and private equity transactions. His experience includes advising clients on joint ventures, regulatory issues, setting up a business presence in India, obtaining regulatory approvals, corporate governance issues and drafting and negotiating investment agreements. He has also handled several real estate transactions involving title due diligence and drafting of relevant legal documentation in relation to property transfers.
Ajit started his career as a litigation lawyer before joining the corporate team of the firm. As a litigation lawyer, he was involved in corporate, securities, banking and consumer litigation and has successfully represented clients before various High Courts, subordinate courts and tribunals. He also has considerable experience in arbitration proceedings and has represented leading corporate houses before distinguished arbitrators.
Education
- LL.M., (International Law), Bombay University.
- LL.B., University of Nagpur.
Admissions
- Admitted to the Bar in 1999.
Member
- Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.
- International Bar Association.
Contact Details:
17th Floor, Nirmal Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, Maharashtra (India)
Tel: +91 22 66370031/66559701
Fax: +91 22 66559705
E-mail: ajit@mumbai.kochhar.com |
