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Aayush Kumar

Partner

Aayush is a Partner in the Corporate and M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital practice of the Firm. He has significant experience in having advised private equity firms, strategic investors, multinational corporations, as well as founders on domestic and cross-border transactions across a broad range of sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceutical, hospitals, manufacturing and e-commerce. Aayush also has experience in strategizing, managing and settlement of disputes arising from M&A transactions, and corporate advisory on business-as-usual matters.

Aayush holds a B.B.A. LL.B degree from Symbiosis Law School, Pune.

Select Professional Experience

  • API Holdings (PharmEasy) and its founders on the various funding rounds of the company of over USD 500 million.
  • Think Investments on its investments in various entities in the technology sector.
  • DP World on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Kribhco Infrastructure Limited (for a confidential deal value).
  • Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors on its acquisition of 4 Essel Infra’s power transmission assets, for an approximate consideration of INR 6000 crores.
  • Indigrid on its proposed acquisition of power transmission assets of the Sterlite group.
  • Merck on the sale of its consumer health business to Procter & Gamble, for an approximate consideration of USD 4.2 billion.
  • CVC Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in HealthCare Global, for an approximate consideration of INR 1100 crores.
  • Diageo Plc on its acquisition of a majority stake in United Spirits Limited, for an approximate consideration of USD 2.2 billion.
  • Cemex on its proposed acquisition of an Indian listed company (approx. USD 1.5 billion).
  • CDC on its equity and debt investments in Veritas Finance, for an approximate consideration of USD 10 million.
  • iCapital Group on its investment in an InterGlobe group company engaged in technology services, for an approximate consideration of USD 200 million.
  • Pidilite Industries on its joint venture with Italian wood finish manufacturer ICA.
  • LeapFrog Investment on its investment in Disha Microfin, for an approximate overall transaction consideration of INR 500 crores.
  • GE Capital on its divestment of shares in various portfolio companies in India.
  • Access India Fund on its investment in procurement intelligence firm Beroe, for an approximate consideration of USD 10 million.
  • InvAscent on its investment in eye care chain Sharp Sigh, for an approximate consideration of INR 70 crores.
  • InvAscent on its investment in API manufacturer Symbiotec, for an approximate overall transaction consideration of USD 100 million.
  • Everstone on its proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in a clothing brand.

Memberships

  • Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa