Darshika Kothari

Senior Partner

I am passionate about learning something new everyday, irrespective of who it is from.

Darshika has a robust and burgeoning reputation. In addition to handling large-scale joint ventures and business transfers, she garners praise as a skilled and “hands-on” counsel.

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific (2021)

Darshika Kothari has been with the Firm since its inception. With over 20 years’ experience, she specialises in Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, General Corporate and Private Equity. Darshika represents leading international and domestic corporate clients across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail, infrastructure, renewables, financial services and chemicals. She also advises marquee private equity clients, sovereign funds and financial institutions on various legal and regulatory matters.

WORK HIGHLIGHTS

RECENT RECOGNITION

2024

2023

2022

2021

Asialaw Profiles

‘Distinguished Practitioner’ for Corporate/ M&A and Private Equity

Asialaw Profiles

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate/M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for Banking & Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended for Private Equity & Investment Funds

Legal Era

Named a Leading Lawyer for Corporate / M&A and Private Equity

Asialaw Profiles

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate/M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for M&A

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended for Corporate/M&A, Private Equity & Investment Funds and TMT

Legal Era

Named a Leading Lawyer for Corporate / M&A

Asialaw Profiles

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate/M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for M&A

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity & Investment Funds

RECENT RECOGNITION

Asialaw Profiles

‘Distinguished Practitioner’ for Corporate/ M&A and Private Equity

Asialaw Profiles

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate/M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for Banking & Finance and Restructuring & Insolvency

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended for Private Equity & Investment Funds

Legal Era

Named a Leading Lawyer for Corporate / M&A and Private Equity

Asialaw Profiles

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate/M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for M&A

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended for Corporate/M&A, Private Equity & Investment Funds and TMT

Legal Era

Named a Leading Lawyer for Corporate / M&A

Asialaw Profiles

‘Notable Practitioner’ for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Ranked for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

Chambers & Partners Global

Ranked for Corporate/M&A

IFLR1000

‘Highly Regarded’ for M&A

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Recommended for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity & Investment Funds