Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Introduction
Manali is a seasoned corporate M&A lawyer with extensive experience advising on high-profile mergers, acquisitions, and capital market transactions. Known for a strategic, results-driven approach, Manali has successfully led complex cross-border transactions, providing legal insight and innovative solutions for clients in diverse industries. With expertise in both M&A and capital markets, Manali has a strong track record in structuring, negotiating, and executing deals that drive business growth and enhance shareholder value. A trusted advisor to boards, executives, and investors, she navigates regulatory challenges, due diligence, and corporate governance matters with a keen understanding of contours of M&A deals and securities law.
Indicative Experience
In an INR 1000 crore deal, advised Nazara Technologies Limited in acquiring Poker Baazi, India’s leading poker platform in a part cash, part share-swap, primary and secondary transaction.
In an INR 700 crore deal, advised Bhagwati Products Limited, a Micromaxx group company, in procuring DPIIT approval under the FDI Policy under Press Note 3 (2020 Series) for securing investment from Huaqin, the world’s largest original design manufacturer of mobiles and laptops for INR 700 Crores.
Advised a Poonawalla group company in acquiring majority stake in a solid oxide fuel cell technology manufacturing companies in India and follow its acquisitions in Germany and Switzerland.
Advised a globally recognized private equity fund in the execution of an award by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre in India by procuring RBI approval for implementing the settlement terms under the arbitration award involving sale of shares for consideration other than cash.
