Our Private Equity practice is recognized for its advisory catering to the full spectrum of fund sponsors, investors, portfolio companies, and promoters  Our team has advised on private equity transactions across diverse sectors including financial services, technology, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, and consumer products. Our expertise encompasses fund formation and structuring, investment and exit strategies, due diligence, negotiation and drafting of share subscription and shareholder agreements, and regulatory approvals under Indian and cross-border frameworks.

One of our flagship mandates involved acting as lead counsel to private equity investors on a $10+ million investment in Vastu Housing Finance Corporation. Our advisory spans both buy-side and sell-side engagements, supporting foreign and domestic funds in entry strategies, minority and control investments, acquisition financing, and exits via secondary sales, IPOs, and strategic mergers. We help clients structure investments to mitigate risk, optimize tax efficiency, and navigate challenges related to competition law, sector-specific regulations, and evolving market norms.

Lex Favios is regularly sought after for bespoke solutions in distressed asset and special situation investments, management buyouts, joint ventures, and co-investments. Our team’s cross-disciplinary capabilities ensure that every transaction benefits from integrated support in banking, M&A, dispute resolution, governance, and regulatory compliance.

As the private equity market has evolved, so has Lex Favios. We have counseled on fund formation for alternative investment vehicles, compliance with SEBI AIF Regulations, and fundraising across global markets, leveraging our international network and affiliations. The firm’s commitment is reflected in our continuous engagement in high-value fundraising deals, joint ventures such as the Eicher Motors 50 million Euro investment in Stark Future SL and sector-shaping partnerships in technology and infrastructure.

Our excellence in private equity and corporate finance has earned Lex Favios recognition in the IFLR1000 Asia Pacific Rankings and prestigious industry awards, including the Forbes India Top Law Firm Award and Best Corporate Law Firm accolades from the Indian Business Law Journal. The leadership team, helmed by industry pioneers like Managing Partner Sumes Dewan and Corporate Practice Head Tanya Mishra, has been featured in the Forbes India Legal Powerlist and Legal Era Awards, underscoring the firm’s reputation for innovation and trusted counsel.

Clients choosing Lex Favios benefit from a partner-driven approach defined by responsiveness, transparency, and strategic vision helping them unlock value, identify opportunities, and achieve long-term success in India’s competitive private equity market. Our seamless support throughout the investment lifecycle ensures precision at every step from the first round to a successful exit.