Prasenjit Chakravarti
Partner | Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Commercial, Private Equity
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education
- L.L.B., Delhi University (2004)
- B.A. (Humanities), Delhi University (2001)
Prasenjit Chakravarti is a Partner in the M&A, Corporate and Commercial Practice Group in the New Delhi office. With over 16 years in the profession, Prasenjit advises domestic and international corporate clients on a range of legal, regulatory and governance related issues concerning foreign investment (both inbound and outbound), joint ventures, strategic alliances, acquisitions and other business transactions including financial and technical collaborations, commercial, corporate and securities laws.
Prasenjit regularly advises offshore clients and is a member of the Firm’s German Desk, which regularly advises on a wide variety of transactions in the Indo-German corridor.
Professional Affiliations
- Bar Council of Delhi
- Supreme Court Bar Association
Recognitions and Accomplishments
Recognised as one of the top 40 Lawyers in India by Legal Era in their 40 Under 40 Rising Star Awards 2020.
Representative Matters
Prasenjit Chakravarti has represented and advised the following clients
Mitsui and Co
Advised Mitsui and Co on its majority investment in Bharat Insecticides Limited
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Inc
Advised Harley-Davidson Motor Company Inc in its distribution and brand licensing arrangement with Hero MotoCorp Limited
Gateway Distriparks Limited
Advised Gateway Distriparks Limited on it current intra group restructuring
Birlasoft India Limited
Advised Birlasoft India Limited (a C K Birla Group company) on a “slump sale” (USD 16.3 Million) of a specific IT services business division (operated by client and two of its affiliates) to Genpact International, Inc including advising on transfer of employees and assignment of outsourcing arrangements
Oviesse SpA, Italy
Advised Oviesse SpA, Italy on its joint venture in retail trading sector with Brandhouse Retails
OCS Group Singapore Pte Limited (OCS)
Advised OCS Group Singapore Pte Limited (OCS) on (i) acquisition of additional 39.10 % stake in Absotherm Facility Management Private Limited, and (ii) acquisition of majority stake by it in an Indian entity engaged in facility management business
Airgate Holdings Limited
Advised Airgate Holdings Limited (an ITE Group company) on acquisition of minority stake in Asian Business Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd, one of India’s leading exhibition businesses
Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd
Advised Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd on its joint venture with Dipty Lal Judge Mal Private Limited
AVTEC Limited
Advised AVTEC Limited (a C K Birla Group company) on (i) exit by its minority shareholder (Actis) via secondary sale to a leading private equity player (a Warburg Pincus affiliate entity), and (ii) acquisition of majority stake by it in an overseas entity engaged in manufacturing of gears
Publications
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News and Events
Prasenjit Chakravarti has featured in the following news and webinars
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Why arbitration may not be the best way to resolve operational issues in JVs
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Testing the waters: Structuring JV transactions in times of COVID-19
Prasenjit Chakravarti
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Impetus to Public M&A in Distressed Companies through relaxations to SEBI regulations
Prasenjit Chakravarti
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How price adjustment, earn-out provisions can help buyers and sellers in M&As
Prasenjit Chakravarti
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Due diligence during COVID-19: Key risks buyers must assess before signing M&As
Prasenjit Chakravarti
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Why rewarding whistleblowers is key to tackling insider trading
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