Aarthi Sivanandh

Senior Partner

I enjoy an interconnected legal environment where collaboration and relationships drive results. My passion lies in unlocking potential both for my clients and community. What energizes me most is the dynamic culture of deal-making, creative problem-solving, and innovative thinking that defines our profession.

Aarthi Sivanandh is a recognised name in the Chennai M&A legal market and is present on some notable corporate and private equity deals. She also has experience in other relevant matters such as spin-offs and demergers.

Chambers Asia–Pacific (2024)

Aarthi Sivanandh is a senior partner at AZB & Partners practicing corporate law in India for over 23 years. Her practice focuses on the full spectrum of domestic and cross border business transactional matters: mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions, joint ventures, strategic business alliances and technology licensing agreements.
She has been ranked by the prestigious Chambers & Partners for the last five years for her work in the corporate and commercial sector in India. She has successfully spearheaded several landmark investment transactions and strategic alliances. Her expertise is also called for in matters of board governance and family business advisory.
Aarthi heads the Taiwan desk of AZB & Partners focusing on clients in the semiconductor sector, seeking to establish presence in India, form strategic technology arrangements, expand manufacturing capabilities, expand distribution/supply channels and navigate cross border business to India from the west and east.

DIRECTORSHIPS, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

  • National Committee on Regulatory Reforms, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)

RECENT RECOGNITION

2025

2024

2023

2022

Chambers & Partners Asia–Pacific

‘Band 1’ for Corporate/ M&A

Asian Legal Business

Named among ‘Asia’s Top 15 Female Lawyers’

Chambers & Partners Asia–Pacific

‘Band 1’ for Corporate/ M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

‘Band 1’ for Corporate Commercial

Chambers & Partners HNW Guide

Ranked for Private Wealth Law

IFLR1000

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Private Equity and M&A

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Mergers and Acquisitions

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate / M&A

Chambers & Partners HNW Guide

Ranked for Private Wealth Law

MergerMarket

League Table – Deal Maker, Mergers and Acquisitions

RECENT RECOGNITION

Chambers & Partners Asia–Pacific

‘Band 1’ for Corporate/ M&A

Asian Legal Business

Named among ‘Asia’s Top 15 Female Lawyers’

Chambers & Partners Asia–Pacific

‘Band 1’ for Corporate/ M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

‘Band 1’ for Corporate Commercial

Chambers & Partners HNW Guide

Ranked for Private Wealth Law

IFLR1000

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Private Equity and M&A

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Mergers and Acquisitions

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate / M&A

Chambers & Partners HNW Guide

Ranked for Private Wealth Law

MergerMarket

League Table – Deal Maker, Mergers and Acquisitions