Industry Practice · Delhi NCR
Private Equity Lawyers in Delhi
PE transactions in India demand counsel that reads both the deal and the regulation.
100+
PE Transactions
₹5,000Cr+
PE Investment Documented
30+
PE Fund Clients
The Industry Landscape
Private equity transactions in India sit at the intersection of multiple regulatory regimes — SEBI AIF Regulations for the fund vehicle, FEMA for offshore structures, Companies Act for portfolio company documentation, and sector-specific regulations for regulated industries. Corpus Juris Legal advises PE funds, their management companies, and portfolio companies on the full investment lifecycle — from fund structuring and SEBI AIF registration through investment execution, portfolio company governance, and exit strategy.
- SEBI AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) registration and compliance
- Fund documentation — Private Placement Memorandum, contribution agreements
- Investment transactions — SHA, SSA, CCPS, CCDS, OCD documentation
- Portfolio company governance advisory and board representation
- Secondary transactions — LP interest transfers and fund restructuring
- Exit structuring — IPO, strategic sale, secondary, buyback
Frequently Asked Questions
What SEBI registration is required for a PE fund in India?+
PE funds must register as Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) under SEBI AIF Regulations 2012. PE funds typically register as Category II AIFs. Registration involves filing with SEBI, meeting minimum corpus and sponsor contribution requirements, and complying with investment restrictions and reporting obligations.
What are key investor protection provisions in a PE investment in India?+
Typical protections include anti-dilution rights, information and inspection rights, pre-emptive rights on new share issuances, tag-along rights on promoter exits, drag-along rights for full exits, affirmative voting rights on reserved matters, and put/call options for exit.
What are exit options for a PE fund from an Indian portfolio company?+
Exit options include IPO (NSE/BSE listing), strategic sale to a corporate acquirer, secondary sale to another financial investor, management buyout, and buyback by the company or promoters. Each route has different FEMA, tax, and regulatory implications.
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