Our Mission
At Clarence and Partners, our mission is to empower our clients with solutions seamlessly engineered to integrate into their unique setups and achieve their desired outcomes.
Built on the foundation of our legal experience, we enhance our approach through the clever use of artificial intelligence, software, and technology to deliver efficient and impactful solutions. This is the power of Combined Intelligence.
Areas of Practice
Comprehensive Legal Expertise Across Industries and Specializations
Corporate and Commercial Law
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments
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Joint Ventures
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Corporate Advisory and Restructuring
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Economic Offenses and Tax Litigation
Compliance and Risk Management
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Regulatory and Compliance Advisory
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Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs
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Data Protection and Privacy
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Legal Operations and Technology Integration
Dispute Resolution
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Litigation Management
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Pre-litigation Advisory
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Representing clients before various courts and tribunals
Specialized Sector Expertise
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Real Estate and Infrastructure
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Financial Services and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
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Technology, FMCG, and Manufacturing
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Maritime, Logistics, and Oil & Gas
Contract Management
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Drafting and Negotiation of Commercial Contracts
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Contract Lifecycle Management
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Process Optimization for Contracting Activities
External General Counsel Services
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Managing legal and compliance functions for businesses
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Process improvement and technology integration
Forensics and Investigations
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Fraud and Corruption Investigations
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Anti-trust Reviews
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Ethics and Compliance Services
Integrated Legal Intelligence
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Combining legal expertise with AI-driven insights
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Delivering seamless, integrated client solutions
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Optimizing processes through intelligent workflows
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Proactively managing risks with data-backed strategies
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Innovating with a client-focused approach
Clarence Anthony
Founder
Dual-qualified lawyer (UK & India) with 15+ years of expertise in corporate, commercial, and real estate law.
Former equity partner at Trilegal; led significant deals, including M&As, PE/VE investments, and large-scale JV agreements. Notable transactions: Brookfield’s renewables JV, KKR’s acquisitions, and Alpha Wave’s investments.
As Head Legal Officer at Embassy REIT, he played a key role in structuring India’s first listed real estate investment trust.
Proficient in handling complex, high-value transactions, regulatory compliance, and innovative legal solutions.
Currently serves as external General Counsel for PE-owned tech firms, delivering tailored strategies aligned with business objectives.
Neha Thakur
Associate Partner
Indian-qualified lawyer with 14+ years of experience advising top-tier clients in diverse sectors, including electronics, automotive, FMCG, pharma, and infrastructure.
Former roles include Counsel at Lumiere Law Partners (EY LLP) and Senior Associate at Luthra & Luthra.
Expertise spans regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and corporate governance. Notable achievements: GST implementation for HUL, strategic legal advice for AML compliance, and sector-specific compliance health checks.
Proven track record in dispute resolution, representing CEAT, LVMH, Mitsubishi, and Walt Disney in high-stakes cases before courts and regulatory bodies. Focused on delivering practical, business-aligned legal solutions tailored to client needs.
Currently serves as external General Counsel for funds and a manufacturing MNC.
Varun Kumar
Director
Varun Kumar brings over a decade of legal expertise, having built his career at some of India’s premier law firms, including JSA, Trilegal, Luthra & Luthra, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. A former partner at JSA, Varun now lends his deep experience and strategic counsel to our corporate practice. Varun’s area of expertise are Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures, Private Equity & Venture Capital, General Contract Advisory and Banking & Finance.
Varun’s approach is rooted in being solution oriented and business forward when advising clients.
Representative Experience
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Advised Aon Plc on its acquisition of Global Insurance Brokers Private Limited, enhancing its footprint in the Indian insurance market.
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Supported Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited in acquiring Suburban Diagnostics India Private Limited to expand its diagnostic services.
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Guided Serentica Renewables in establishing a renewable energy platform with financial backing from KKR.
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Advised Actis LLP on acquiring a 400MW solar power asset, reinforcing its renewable energy portfolio.
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Assisted TechnoSports Private Limited in raising funds from A91 Partners to fuel growth.
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Structured consortium financing for Axis Bank Limited supporting a major cement manufacturer.
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Developed standardized templates for Sprng Energy Private Limited, streamlining legal processes for term sheets and shareholder agreements.
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