Private Equity & Venture Capital Expertise

• Thapar and Associates Law Firm’s partners have been closely associated with private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors since 1992.

• Extensive experience in structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing investment transactions for PE/VC portfolio companies.

Exit Strategy Advisory

• Strong expertise in managing and executing diverse exit mechanisms, including:

  • Put and call option negotiations

  • IPO-driven exits within the VC framework

  • Third-party negotiated exits

  • Tag-along and drag-along exits

  • Litigation-based promoter buyouts

• Comprehensive understanding of critical issues affecting VC funds in India, such as control rights, exit opportunities, and exchange control compliance.

Industry Coverage

• Representation of VC/PE investors across a wide array of sectors, including:

  • Manufacturing (consumer goods, pharma, automotive)

  • Services and software

  • Media and digital platforms

  • Web-based and technology-enabled businesses

  • Infrastructure ventures

• Development of tailored Indian legal solutions addressing core PE/VC concerns.

Cost-Efficient Documentation

• Creation of standardized form documents to streamline transactions and reduce legal costs for PE/VC clients.

Handling Hostile Portfolio Situations

• Extensive experience managing disputes and difficult portfolio scenarios on behalf of funds.

• Proven strategies include:

  • Securing board representation to influence governance

  • Leveraging regulatory jurisdictions for strategic advantage

  • Initiating and defending litigation before civil courts, NCLT, and NCLAT