Former IC Universal Legal lawyers Sambhav Ranka, Rowena De Sousa and Anita Jain have launched a full service law firm in Mumbai called Aequitas Law Partners.
Ranka brings to the firm close to two decades of legal and strategic experience in M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, with a strong focus on high-stakes, cross-border and domestic transactions.
De Sousa has deep expertise in Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A and General Corporate practices, with a strong track record across both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Jain specialises in Investment Funds, Asset Management and Regulatory Practice, advising investors and fund managers on complex fund formation, both onshore and offshore, including in GIFT City as well as regulatory strategy and cross-border structuring.
On launching Aequitas Law Partners, Ranka shared,
"We haven't just launched any other law firm. We have launched a movement. Aequitas Law Partners stands for everything that we believe that the modern age legal partner should be, i.e. being accountable, relentlessly innovative, technically advanced, client focused and solution oriented.”
De Sousa added,
“Clients are looking for more than lawyers in today's time. They want strategic partners who understand their vision, anticipate their risks and help them lead with confidence. That's what we have imbibed and built ALP to do."
Jain commented,
"With our deep expertise in investment funds, asset management and regulatory practice, we work cohesively with the regulators and market players in navigating India's evolving regulatory landscape making the Firm a trusted advisor to institutional investors and emerging managers alike. We are guided by a commitment to make a meaningful impact with fairness, transparency and high ethical standards.”
To learn more about Aequitas Law Partners, visit their website here.