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education
- Solicitor, England & Wales (2008)
- B.A. (Law), Jesus College, Cambridge University (1999)
- B.A. (Hons.) Economics, Hans Raj College, Delhi University (1998)
Bharat Anand is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial practice group in the NCR office. He specialises in advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions as well as being a strategic advisor on particularly complex or sensitive situations in India. He has a wide range of industry experience including financial services, insurance, renewable energy, telecom, information technology, manufacturing and consumer goods. He represents financial sponsors, founders and family offices on control deals, growth capital investments, joint ventures and exits. He has also advised Indian and foreign clients on disputes in India.
Bharat is ranked by both Chambers Asia Pacific and UK as a “Band 1 Lawyer” for M&A work in Delhi and is recognised as a Global Leader by “Who’s Who Legal” for M&A and Governance issues.
Bharat plays an active role in leading industry associations in India. He is Co-Chair of FICCI’s Committee on Stressed Assets and a member of CII’s Committee on Transparency and Governance.
Bharat read law at Jesus College, Cambridge and is an alumnus of St. Columba’s School. He is a dual qualified lawyer (India and England Wales).
Expertise
Professional Affiliations
- Bar Council of Delhi
- Law Society of England and Wales, U.K.
- Fellow, Cambridge Commonwealth Society, U.K.
Recognition and Accomplishments
- Bharat is ranked by both Chambers Asia Pacific and UK as a “Band 1 Lawyer” for M&A work in Delhi
- Bharat is recognised by Who’s Who Legal (M&A and Governance) for his strong expertise in complex M&A transactions
Representative Matters
Bharat Anand has represented and advised the following clients
Mankind Pharma
Advised on the recent investment by ChrysCapital.
CK Birla Group
Advised in connection with its JV with Peugeot and transfer of Ambassador brand.
Bandhan Bank
Advised in connection with IFC’s and GIC’s investment and reorganization of Bandhan’s microfinance business.
Fosun
Advised in connection with its investment in Delhivery Pvt Ltd.
Prosegur Compania De Seguridad S.A.
Advised in connection with the sale of its stake in its Alarm Monitoring and Response Services JV.
Airbus Industries
Advised in connection with various matters in India.
Daher Capital
Advised in connection with its first direct VC investment in India in Workcell Solutions Private Limited.
Blackstone
Advised on various matters in India including its proposed investment in a bottling company in North India.
L N Bangur Group
Advised in relation to sale of 53.46% stake in Andhra Paper Mills to International Paper Company.
Publications
News and Events
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