Indian law firm Argus Partners has grown its Bengaluru-based corporate and M&A practice with the addition of a ten-member team from IndusLaw, led by equity partner Anindya Ghosh (L) and partners Ashwin Krishnan and Anantha Krishnan Iyer.
The other seven fee-earners joining Argus include one principal associate and two senior associates.
Argus’ Bengaluru expansion comes amid a growing talent war in India’s tech capital, where a rising number of startups and financial infrastructure have incubated a lucrative legal market for law firms with technology, investment and pro-business expertise, particularly in the private equity, venture capital and fundraising sectors.
“As a vibrant centre of innovation and technology, Bengaluru is a pivotal market for our Firm, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and collaboration. Its dynamic business landscape and diverse industries are crucial for our strategic expansion and strengthened client relationships,” Argus said in a statement.
Ghosh has over 17 years of experience advising on M&A, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital investments, across sectors including e-commerce, IT/ITES, manufacturing, financial services, logistics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. He represents key unicorns and leading tech companies on their investment deals, including advising e-commerce platform Blinkit on its marquee acquisition by Zomato.
Krishnan has been advising clients for over a decade, particularly in the artificial intelligence, biotechnology, e-commerce, financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. He has also represented investment funds, offering strategic advice throughout the lifecycle of their investments, from initial fundraising and acquisitions to exits and portfolio-level compliance.
Iyer has over 11 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, companies, and domestic and international private equity/venture capital funds, on their corporate deals and investment agreements across a plethora of sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, mobility, fitness, fashion, financial services, agri-tech, ed-tech, IT & ITES, logistics, media and entertainment, power and renewable energy.
“Their joining marks a milestone for us, significantly expanding our presence in Bengaluru and strengthening our corporate practice as a whole. We are confident that their addition will play a pivotal role in further establishing our Firm as one of the leading law firms in the city, allowing us to better serve our clients with enhanced capabilities and a stronger footprint in the region,” said Krishnava Dutt, managing partner of Argus, in the statement.
Earlier this year, Argus hired banking and finance equity partner Utkarsh Bandhu from JSA Advocates & Solicitors, and Aayush Kumar, former assistant general counsel at Nayara Energy.
Meanwhile, Indus has seen a flurry of partner exits in recent times, particularly in Mumbai and Delhi.
