Stratage Law — India

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Firm overview: Stratage Law Partners was incorporated in mid-August 2020. The firm is a specialized, solution- oriented, and value- driven law firm. Stratage – a portamenteau of Strategy and vanTage – embodies the attributes that these two expressions stand for and which clients consistently find in its approach. Clients rely upon the firm's experience and understanding of the contemporary and intricate regulatory and legal framework, helping them in implementing their end objectives. Each of the partners has over 15 years of individual experience, leading an experienced team with sector expertise, pro-activeness, and pragmatism. - Main areas of practice - Private equity and venture capital - Fund formations - Venture capital - Growth capital - Late-stage investments - Pre-IPO investments - Private investment in public entity The ever-changing regulatory landscape of the country requires the firm to be on top of its understanding of the regulatory scenario market and condition. The firm's strength lies in the trust reposed by the clientele that includes investors, founders and promoters. The investment process is driven by a set of detailed industry-focused diligence issues, customary market positions for each type of investment and the ability to approach the entire process effectively as a ‘project management’ that helps in the timely closure of every transaction. The team is viewed as nuanced yet flexible advisors with clear and concise advice with a partnership-driven approach. - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - Mergers and acquisitions - Acquisitions - Merger, amalgamation and restructuring - Takeovers (listed and unlisted) - Joint ventures - Leveraged buy-outs Every M&A transaction requires not only structuring, keeping in mind the commercial and legal requirements, but also needs an approach that comprehends potential risks during the implementation of a transaction. Given its in-depth understanding of the subject matter, the team can pre-empt the threats, assess the legal viability, commercial acceptance, run thorough due diligence, and advise clients with customized solutions. These solutions are drawn out explicitly, keeping in mind the nuances of every deal. The team of skilled lawyers, solicitors, company secretaries comprehends the business side and walks the extra mile with the client to bring the deal to its closure. - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - General corporate and corporate governance - Investigation and forensics - Commercial contracts - Corporate governance - ESOPS and EARNOUTS - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - Litigation and arbitration - Shareholder and investment - related disputes - Oppression and mis-management - Class action - Shareholder activism - Regulatory proceedings Commercial and transactions litigation space has become increasingly complex space in the Indian legal industry due to the added complexities of surrounding ever evolving policies. The team has unique expertise in strategizing the shareholders’ dispute, commercial and transaction disputes and regulatory representation. The firm is known for its seamless execution of legal services across all industries and having set its priority in pre-litigation strategy and advice with an aim to mitigate the potential long drawn tussle and find a workable solution. The firm also focuses on investor-promoter disputes, investor rights, corporate governance and actions taken by regulators including SEBI, RBI, ED and other similar enforcement agencies providing end to end support to the clients. The firm’s ability to offer practical advice to resolve difficult or complex problems, the client-customized approach to litigation, the extensive trial experience, and the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and results-oriented approach allows the team to provide the best-in-class services to the client. - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - Real estate - Title verification - Lease, license and tenancy - Conveyance - Mortgage - Redevelopment - FDI and investments The Indian regulatory framework for real estate is complex and driven by local laws, hurdles, and customary procedures. Our team understands and is abreast with these aspects for each type of real estate transaction, be it for residential projects, industrial projects, commercial and office projects, We advise investors, acquirers, developers, landowners, and sellers across the complete lifecycle of a transaction about the commencement of a transaction, successful completion of the trade and contentious matters at various judicial forums. - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - Private client - Estate and succession planning - Wills and Codicils including probate and executorship services - Private family trust - Establishment of family offices and other investment/holding structures - Family settlements, gifts of property and governance - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - Banking, finance and insolvency - Borrowings - Structured investments - Insolvency and bankruptcy - Acquisition financing With leading capabilities and an expert team advising investors, issuers, lenders, borrowers, and intermediaries, on a diverse set of loan transactions, including privately placed non-convertible debentures, acquisition finance and loans / advances for refinancing purposes, our banking and finance practice is active highly effective in its approach. The distinguisher has been our analytical ability, which has always helped in negotiating complex transactions and come to a legally compliant solution. The firm’s banking practice is built on our well-experienced partners and associates who understand each client’s unique requirements and advise with suitable solutions accordingly. The professionals of the firm act as trusted advisors to major corporations, banks and other financial institutions for providing efficient and swift solutions to their complex financing need and procedure. We also provide asset restructuring and structuring. - Contacts: Darshan Upadhyay, Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya - Managing partner: Darshan Upadhyay - Partners: Bhavin Gada & Shyam Pandya - Associate partners: 2 - Number of lawyers: 25 ### Languages - English

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Bhavin Gada

Bhavin Gada is a Founding and Senior Partner of Stratage Law Partners. He has over 20 years of experience in advising clients on investment transactions, M&A, dispute management and corporate dispute resolution. He has advised clients in relation to, investments, M&A, establishment of funds, compliance matters, governance related advisory and regulatory issues. He also appears before various judicial forums. Bhavin specializes in foreign exchange control regulations, securities exchange and general corporate laws. He is highly regarded by his clients and peers for his commercial acumen and identifying opportunities in resolving disputes. Bhavin has advised across a wide variety of sectors, including, real estate, pharma, healthcare, manufacturing and financial services. · Mergers & Acquisitions

Darshan Upadhyay

Darshan is a founding and the Managing Partner of Stratage Law Partners. He has over 20 years of experience covering varied areas of practice. He has advised several Fortune 500 companies in the world and continues to advise funds and multinationals on aspects like India entry, acquisitions, joint ventures and other commercial transactions. His expertise in exchange control regulations, SEBI and general corporate law is an added advantage on evaluating, structuring and implementing some of the most complex transactions, shareholders dispute and insolvency matters. He has acted for clients across sectors, such as, healthcare, pharma, hospitality, logistic, financial services, aviation and IT. He serves as an independent director on the boards of several companies. He is investor and mentor to few startups. He is also a president of Mumbai chapter of Indian Lawyers Association. · Private Equity

Shyam Pandya

Shyam Pandya is a Founding and Senior Partner of Stratage Law Partners. He has over 20 years of experience in advising clients on fund formation, investment and structured transactions, private equity, M&A and anti-trust issues. He also assists clients in pre-litigation / conflict management strategies. He is a versatile lawyer and his expertise in multiple areas of legal practice helps him provide a 360° hands-on approach to a transaction. He is highly regarded by clients and peers for his “commercial understanding of the business” and “a lawyer to be on your side’”. He has acted across a wide variety of sectors, such as, healthcare and lifesciences, defence, manufacturing, financial services, retail & QSR, and technology. · Fund Formation