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
- Advised Tega Industries on its JV with Apollo and Tega-Apollo JV on ~USD 1.5 Billion acquisition of Molycop Group.
- Advised Drydocks World Dubai FZCO (DP World group) on its proposed joint venture and bid (withdrawn) for ONGC’s ~993 km offshore pipeline project.
- Advised DP World on its proposed acquisition of a substantial minority stake in an Indian atmospheric water generator company.
- Advised DP World on its joint venture agreement in relation to one of India’s largest multi – modal logistics park.
- Advised DP World on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Kribhco Infrastructure Limited.
- Advised Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors on its acquisition of 4 Essel Infra’s power transmission assets, for an approximate consideration of INR 6,000 crores.
- Advised Indigrid on its proposed acquisition of power transmission assets of the Sterlite group.
- Advised Suzlon on its various commercial contracts for supply and maintenance of wind turbines.
- Advised Syrma SGS Technology on its joint venture with Premier Energies to acquire KSolare Energy.
- Advised Syrma SGS Technology on its strategic joint venture with South Korea’s Shinhyup Electronics.
- Advised Surya Hospitals on Novo Holdings’ significant minority investment and exit of Sealink Capital Partners.
- Advised Al Faisaliah Group (of Saudi Arabia) on its acquisition of a minority stake in a tech-enabled cancer treatment company.
- Advised CVC Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in HealthCare Global, for an approximate consideration of INR 1,100 crores.
- Advised Merck on the sale of its consumer health business to Procter & Gamble, for an approximate consideration of USD 4.2 billion.
- Advised InvAscent on its investment in eye care chain Sharp Sight, for an approximate consideration of INR 70 crores.
- Advised InvAscent on its investment in API manufacturer Symbiotec, for an approximate overall transaction consideration of USD 100 million.
- Advised API Holdings (PharmEasy) and its founders on the various funding rounds of the company.
- Advised LeapFrog on its investment in Disha Microfin, for an approximate overall transaction consideration of INR 500 crores.
- Advised Rebel Foods on its proposed acquisition of the entire shareholding of a company operating restaurants.
- Advised Hero MotoCorp Limited on its various commercial and endorsement contracts.
- Advised HDFC Life on its acquisition of a minority stake in an insurance broking company.
- Advised Jungle Ventures on its ESG diligence of a wealth advisory company.
- Advised Diageo Plc on its acquisition of a majority stake in United Spirits Limited, for an approximate consideration of USD 2.2 billion.
- Advised Cemex on its proposed acquisition of an Indian listed company (approx. USD 1.5 billion).
- Advised Pidilite Industries on its joint venture with Italian wood finish manufacturer ICA.
- Advised Ananta Capital on its growth-stage investment into a beauty and personal care business.
- Advised Think Investments on its investments in various entities in the technology sector.
- Advised CDC on its equity and debt investments in Veritas Finance, for an approximate consideration of USD 10 million.
- Advised Capital Group on its investment in an InterGlobe group company engaged in technology services, for an approximate consideration of USD 200 million.
- Advised GE Capital on its divestment of shares in various portfolio companies in India.
- Advised Access India Fund on its investment in procurement intelligence firm Beroe, for an approximate consideration of USD 10 million.
- Advised Everstone on its proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in a clothing brand.
Awards & Recognition
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Rankings 2026 ‘Recommended Lawyer’ for Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital), and Projects and Energy in India; and Commercial, Corporate and M&A in Mumbai.
Testimonials
‘Fantastic team – great partner attention and junior quality is also very good.’ — The Legal 500, 2026
- “His multidimensional approach to solve pain points like novel deal structures and crunched timelines helps him stand apart.” — The Legal 500, 2026
Memberships
- Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa