Looking for a leading M&A law firm in India? At Esplora Legal, we specialize in delivering end-to-end legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, demergers, and corporate restructurings. With a global outlook and local expertise, we are consistently ranked among the top law firms for M&A in India.
Whether you are a multinational entering the Indian market or a domestic enterprise scaling through strategic acquisition, our Corporate M&A lawyers provide commercial, compliant, and conflict-free advice across sectors.
Why Choose Esplora Legal for M&A
- Cross-Border Expertise: With offices in India (Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi), China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, and a trusted partner network across more than twenty-two countries, we guide clients through cross-border M&A transactions with ease.
- Deal Structuring and Negotiation: From term sheet to closing, our team advises on transaction structuring, regulatory approvals, competition law compliance, intellectual property due diligence, and risk management.
- Top M&A Lawyers: Our M&A team includes some of the top merger and acquisition lawyers in India, recognized for their strategic insight, negotiation skills, and client-first approach. We work closely with tax experts, regulators, and financial advisors to deliver integrated solutions.
Corporate M&A Services We Offer
We provide tailored legal support for:
- Mergers and Demergers, including court-based and fast-track.
- Private M&A.
- Share Purchase and Asset Transfer Agreements.
- Due Diligence, including Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance.
- Foreign Direct Investment Advisory.
- Management Buyouts and Exit Strategies.
- Cross-border Transactions and Regulatory Filings.
- Corporate Restructuring and Group Reorganizations.
Meet Our Top M&A Lawyers
At the heart of Esplora Legal is a team of legal strategists with extensive experience in India’s evolving corporate landscape.
Divya Hazra
Divya Hazra is an international corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience, currently based between Mumbai and Shanghai. Having worked across three jurisdictions—India, the United States, and China—she specializes in advising large and medium-sized corporations and private equity funds on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
She has significant expertise in structuring and executing transactions under India’s Press Note 3 (PN3) regime, including sensitive cross-border investments and joint ventures involving Chinese parties. Divya regularly advises Indian Fortune 500 companies on their M&A transactions in China, as well as Indian listed companies in the automotive sector on licensing Chinese technology and forming strategic joint ventures. In addition, she advises European and U.S. clients on M&A and joint ventures in India, helping them navigate India’s regulatory and commercial landscape.
Divya holds an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, New York. She is admitted to practice law in India and New York, and combines her multi-jurisdictional legal training with on-the-ground experience in China to guide clients through regulatory, commercial, and cultural complexities in cross-border deals.
Sampriti Sridhar
Sampriti Sridhar is a corporate lawyer based in Bengaluru, India. With 12 years of specialized experience in venture capital, private equity, and corporate transactions, she advises domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, joint ventures, and corporate governance. She has previously worked at some of India’s leading law firms including AZB & Partners and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and has also served as a Legal Counsel at Lake Shore India Retail Venture Fund, Mumbai. Sampriti is admitted to practice law in India and holds legal education from School of Excellence in Law, Chennai and Columbia Law School, New York.
Industries We Serve
- Fintech and Digital Startups
- Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
- Manufacturing and Infrastructure
- Telecom, Media and Entertainment
- E-Commerce and Retail
- Energy and Renewables
Recognized Among Top Law Firms for M&A in India
Esplora Legal has been trusted by:
- More than 200 clients.
- Over 180 international partners.
- Featured in Women Entrepreneur India, Business Connect, and other reputed platforms for excellence in legal innovation and M&A advisory.