We have unique capabilities in title diligence, litigation management, leasing, facility management, regulatory affairs, and financing documentation. Our real estate, logistics and digital practice is focused on delivering seamless end to end services to our clients. Combined with our expertise in deal structuring, be it joint ventures or joint developments, special purpose vehicle structures, we offer solutions that are unique, and purpose driven.
Rupesh has over 16 years of experience covering a diverse array of practices, sectors and geographies, so brings a global vision and commercial sensibility to his counsel. Prior to partnering with Starlaw Partners, Rupesh was Vice President at Everstone Capital and prior to that, a senior associate in Khaitan & Co. He has extensive experience advising funds, investors, and portfolio companies on investments and exits across private equity, real estate, data center and tactical opportunities, buy and sell-side diligences, structuring and execution of complex transactions, post-acquisition integration, market entry strategy, employment matters, disputes, etc. Over the years, he has developed significant industry knowledge across a range of industries, particularly in the financial services, real estate, technology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, e-commerce, F&B, education, manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.
Rupesh received his BA, LLB (Hons.) from the National Law Institute University and his LLM from the European Public Law Organization.
Rupesh has also been recognized as ’40 Under 40 Rising Star Lawyer of the Year 2021′ by Legal Era.
Nishant is a dynamic and accomplished general counsel with a proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel to diverse organizations.
With over 20 years of experience, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. His expertise lies in navigating complex legal landscapes, spearheading critical initiatives, and optimizing legal strategies to support business growth. He is known for delivering pragmatic solutions that align with corporate goals and protect stakeholders’ interests and has always been a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing sound legal insights that drive sound decision-making.
Nishant has completed his Company Secretary from Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi, and has earned degrees in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the esteemed University of Mumbai.
Padma brings in over 15 years of experience across diverse industries such as AIFs, industrial real estate, retail real estate, F&B, cosmetics, and green infrastructure. Her expertise spans various areas, including corporate law compliances, secretarial matters & governance, investment and exit strategies, capital raising, and corporate restructuring.
She holds an Associate membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi, and has earned degrees in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Commerce from the esteemed University of Mumbai
Previously, Vimal has been actively involved in overseeing corporate law compliance and upholding high governance standards for renowned entities such as Everstone Capital Advisors, IndoSpace, Eversource, Everyondr, and investee companies with controlling stakes in their funds.
Vimal’s experience extends across various industries, including investment, lending, industrial real estate, retail real estate, F&B, cosmetics, and more, entailing a comprehensive understanding of the investment life cycle from inception to operations, exit, and investor distribution.
Vimal has completed his Company Secretary from Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi, and has earned degrees in Bachelor of General Law from Government Law College and Bachelor of Commerce from K.J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce in Mumbai.
PM Devaiah is a corporate India veteran and one of the most recognised and respected legal professionals in the industry circle. Devaiah has over three decades of experience in a wide spectrum of corporate laws and has rich experience in private equity, real estate, corporate disputes, and general corporate matters among others. In his illustrious long career, Devaiah has held leadership roles, steered businesses on the legal, governance, risk, reputation, and crisis management matters, built and led large exceptionally talented legal teams at marquee corporate houses such as Everstone Group, ICICI Ventures, Carlyle, BPL Telecom, Tatas and Unilever. He has been the trusted advisor to many CEOs and the go to person for legal strategy and execution in complex and high profile legal matters.
Devaiah has been closely involved with various brown field and green field projects in India involving both federal and state level complexities. He has also been associated with a wide range of sectors like Private Equity, Real Estate, FMCG, Telecommunication, Information Technology, Food & Beverages. With his long association with plantation and agri-business on the rural India theme, coupled with strong urban businesses ranging from manufacturing, services and financial services, Devaiah brings a solution-oriented approach to ease the challenges of doing business in India against the touchstone of good governance and an ear to compliance. As a true leader, Devaiah has been a mentor, guide and friend to his colleagues and business associates and has handled complex and large transactions in India and Asia Pacific regions and has received many recognitions and awards in the last three decades.
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