Anindya Ghosh, Ashwin Krishnan and Anantha Krishnan Iyer Join Argus Partners As Partners

Anindya Ghosh (Equity Partner), Ashwin Krishnan (Partner), and Anantha Krishnan Iyer (Partner) will be joining Argus Partners, Bengaluru office, strengthening its Corporate and M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Technology, and Media/ Entertainment practices. Anindya, Ashwin, and Anantha will be accompanied by a team of seven, including 1 (one) Principal Associate and 2 (two) Senior Associates. 

Anindya Ghosh: Anindya Ghosh is a seasoned corporate lawyer with 17 years of experience, specializing in general corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, private equity, and venture capital investments. His expertise has been instrumental in guiding clients across diverse sectors including e-commerce, IT/ITES, manufacturing, financial services, logistics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. Anindya's hallmark lies in his command on complex deal structuring, meticulous due diligence, comprehensive regulatory compliance, and exceptional negotiation skills. Throughout his illustrious career, he has successfully steered clients through numerous high-stakes transactions, cementing his reputation as a trusted advisor. Anindya's strategic acumen, coupled with his deep industry knowledge, enables him to consistently deliver innovative solutions that align seamlessly with his clients' business objectives. His ability to navigate ever evolving complex legal landscapes while keeping sight of practical business goals makes him a vital partner for clients. 

Ashwin Krishnan: Ashwin Krishnan brings with him significant expertise in general corporate advisory, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions. Over the course of his career, he has advised a wide array of clients across industries including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, e-commerce, financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and logistics. His practice covers key areas such as corporate structuring, investments and acquisitions, joint ventures, business collaborations, intellectual property, commercial agreements, incentive structures, as well as general Indian law and regulatory compliance. He has also represented several leading investment funds, offering strategic advice throughout the lifecycle of their investments, from initial fundraising and acquisitions to exits and portfolio-level compliance. 

Anantha Krishnan Iyer: Anantha Krishnan Iyer has over 11 years of experience advising a diverse set of clients ranging from entrepreneurs, companies (early-stage as well as well-established enterprises) to domestic and international private equity/venture capital funds, specializing in general corporate advisory, cross-border and domestic M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and partnerships, financial and strategic investments (including private equity and venture capital), business transfers and asset purchases, coupled with in-depth due diligence, spread 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, to name a few. Anantha is driven by a solution-oriented mindset and leverages his strategic insights and industry experience to craft innovative solutions tailored to his clients' business goals. Before joining Argus Partners, Anindya was an Equity Partner, and Ashwin and Anantha were Partners at IndusLaw, Bengaluru. 

“I am extremely delighted to warmly welcome Anindya, Ashwin, and Anantha and the team to the Argus family. Each of them brings a wealth of experience and dynamic expertise in their respective fields, which will undoubtedly enhance the depth and breadth of services we offer. 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, says Krishnava Dutt, Managing Partner on the new appointments.