Dual-qualified lawyer (UK & India) with 15+ years of expertise in corporate, commercial, and real estate law.

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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.

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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.

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Currently serves as external General Counsel for PE-owned tech firms, delivering tailored strategies aligned with business objectives.

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.

Indian-qualified lawyer with 16+ years of experience delivering contract management and dispute resolution solutions across international markets, including India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Renowned for crafting efficient, cost-effective legal strategies tailored to address complex global challenges.

Former Legal Counsel at Maersk, where she successfully streamlined global litigation management, reducing costs and exposure significantly.

Expertise in providing impactful solutions for cross-border legal matters, particularly in the maritime, logistics, oil & gas, and technology sectors.

Currently serves as external General Counsel for PE-owned tech firms.

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.

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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.

• Supported Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited in acquiring Suburban Diagnostics India Private Limited to expand its diagnostic services.

• Guided Serentica Renewables in establishing a renewable energy platform with financial backing from KKR.

• Advised Actis LLP on acquiring a 400MW solar power asset, reinforcing its renewable energy portfolio.

• Assisted TechnoSports Private Limited in raising funds from A91 Partners to fuel growth.

• Structured consortium financing for Axis Bank Limited supporting a major cement manufacturer.

• Developed standardized templates for Sprng Energy Private Limited, streamlining legal processes for term sheets and shareholder agreements.

Mansie   is a legal professional and intellectual property (IP) attorney, qualified to practice in India,  with diversified experience in employment law, corporate transactions, due diligence, contract review, and regulatory compliance. She has advised startups and MSMEs across industries such as FMCG, fashion, life sciences, and IT, offering strategic and tailored legal solutions.

Specializing in safeguarding intellectual assets, Mansie also works with U.S.-based clients on Master Service Agreements (MSAs), contract negotiations, estate planning, real estate transactions, and international adoptions.

Her client-focused approach ensures effective and practical outcomes.