Argus Partners (Solicitors & Advocates)

We are looking for an Associate to join our Corporate - M&A, PE and VC practice in Mumbai. Interested candidates may apply on https://lnkd.in/eU6uhsRT by filling up the form for retainership or email us at careers@argus-p.com. Nutan Sawant Patade #arguspartners #hiring2025 #hiringalert #jobposts #vacancy #recruitment #legalhiring #mumbai #corporate #mergersandacquisitions #corporatelaw #pevc #privateequity #venturecapital #hiring #lawyers #lawfirm #arguspartners

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Corporate - M&A, PE and VC practice in Bengaluru. Interested candidates may apply on https://lnkd.in/eU6uhsRT by filling up the form for retainership or email us at careers@argus-p.com. Nutan Sawant Patade #arguspartners #hiring2025 #hiringalert #jobposts #vacancy #recruitment #legalhiring #bengaluru #corporate #mergersandacquisitions #corporatelaw #pevc #privateequity #venturecapital #hiring #lawyers #lawfirm #arguspartners

Quick Update: The RBI, via a notification dated February 24, 2025, has revised prudential norms for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). Key changes include increased limits for small-value loans, revised real estate exposure norms, aggregate housing loan limits, and extended provisioning timelines for security receipts. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gqw9iNbx Contributed by Nidhi Arya (Partner) and Apoorva Soni (Associate). #legalupdate #notification #rbi #reservebankofindia #banks #banking #finance #ucb #arguspartners

We are delighted to share that our Partner, Anindya Ghosh, recently spoke at the CII Governance Series Breakfast Session in Chennai on the theme “Governance and Trust – True Value Creation.” Anindya emphasized the vital role of strong corporate governance and trust in driving sustainable value creation. As AI reshapes business, he highlighted the need for governance to evolve, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence. He discussed how proactive AI governance—rooted in ethics, oversight, and data security—not only fosters trust but also drives long-term success and competitive advantage. Anindya was joined by esteemed industry leaders, including Ramachandran Dinesh, Past President, CII & Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions; Srivats Ram, Managing Director, Wheels India; and Gopal Mahadevan, Director – Strategic Finance and M&A, Ashok Leyland. Confederation of Indian Industry | CIIEvents #CIICorporateGovernanceSeries #CorporateGovernance #CorporateLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #Session #Event #LegalEvent #LawFirm #Mumbai #Delhi #Bengaluru #Kolkata #ArgusPartners

We are pleased to share that our Partner, Anindya Ghosh, will be speaking at the latest edition of the CII Governance Series with Mr. Ramachandran Dinesh, Past President, CII & Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, on “Governance and Trust - True Value Creation.” Date: February 28, 2025 Time: 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM Venue: Hotel Taj Coromandel, Chennai This promises to be a valuable session for those interested in understanding the true value that strong governance and trust can bring to business. Confederation of Indian Industry | CIIEvents #Governance #Trust #CII #Leadership #ArgusPartners

We are pleased to share that Argus Partners (Solicitors & Advocates) has advised Jungle Ventures on its US$ 18 million investment in Waterfield Advisors, an independent wealth advisory and multi-family office. The deal comprises of both primary and secondary transactions, with a primary infusion of $15 million. The fresh capital will be deployed to enhance Waterfield’s technology infrastructure, expand its presence across key financial hubs, and deepen the client engagement across various segments within India’s affluent demographic. Commenting on the investment, Arpit Beri, Partner, India Investments at Jungle Ventures, stated, "Independent, conflict-free wealth advisory is more important than ever. Waterfield’s leadership in this space positions them uniquely for the next phase of growth, and we are thrilled to back their vision." "Beyond business families, this fundraise enables us to extend our proposition to a broader audience of founders, professionals and women, while also expanding our presence into India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities and to key markets overseas catering to the Global Indian," said Soumya Rajan, founder and CEO of Waterfield Advisors. The team at Argus Partners advising Jungle Ventures consisted of: Transaction Team: Abhinav Bhalaik, Vallishree Chandra (Partners), Himani Shah, Sadia Akhter, Rohan Aneja (Senior Associates), and Kanishk G., Vishakha Somani and Priya Gala (Associates). Due Diligence Team: Abhinav Bhalaik, Vallishree Chandra, Aayush Kumar (Partners), Himani Shah, Sadia Akhter, Rohan Aneja (Senior Associates), Kanishk G., Priya Gala, Vishakha Somani and Rohan Lodge (Associates). Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dhn_gmTG #InvestmentDeal #VentureCapital #WealthAdvisory #PrivateEquity #TechInfrastructure #FinancialServices #WealthManagement #DueDiligence #MarketExpansion #IndiaBusiness #FundingNews #CapitalInfusion #TechInFinance #ArgusPartners

The article analyzes the limitations of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) in recognizing inter-creditor arrangements during creditor payouts as per Section 53 of IBC. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dkVheYcK Contributed by Udit Mendiratta (Partner) and Shivkrit Rai (Senior Associate). #IBC #CollateralFramework #SecuredCreditors #BankingLaw #IndianContractAct #InterCreditorArrangements #CorporateInsolvency #FinancialCreditors #DebtRecovery #InsolvencyLaw #BankingRegulations #CorporateLaw #SecuredLoans #NCLAT #ArgusPartners

Quick Update: NCLAT stays CCI’s 5-year ban on WhatsApp sharing user data with Meta for advertising but upholds restrictions for other purposes. The NCLAT stayed the penalty subject to WhatsApp depositing 50% of the total amount. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dEmQx2pC Contributed by R. Sudhinder (Senior Partner) and Anushka S. (Associate). #LegalUpdate #CompetitionLaw #WhatsApp #NCLAT #DataPrivacy #MetaNews #DigitalRegulation #ArgusPartners

We are excited to expand our footprint in Bengaluru, reinforcing our commitment to building a strong presence in the city. Recently, we took a moment to celebrate this milestone in a truly special way. A highlight of this evening was a thoughtful fireside chat with Anand Kripalu, Chairman of Swiggy and United Breweries Limited, alongside our Managing Partner, Krishnava Dutt. Their discussion on "How Ethical Corporate Culture Drives Value" provided valuable insights into ethical leadership and organizational transformation. Here are some glimpses of a memorable evening celebrating this new chapter in our Firm’s journey—an occasion marked by inspiring discussions, meaningful connections, and a stellar performance by the acclaimed jazz quintet, Final Vinyl. Krishnava Dutt | Abhinav Bhalaik | Anantha Krishnan | Anindya Ghosh | Ankit Guha | Armaan Patkar | Ashwin Krishnan | Bhavya Mohan | Jitendra Soni | Neha Madan | Pallavi Kanakagiri | Soorjya Ganguli | Tushar Thimmiah | Udit Mendiratta | Vallishree Chandra | Aishwaria Ramanan |Jaidrath Zaveri | Juhi Wadhwani | Kunal Dey | Rohan Aneja | Sadia Akhter | Shubhangi Gupta | Siddharth Malakar | Utsav Gandhi | Abhilasha S.G | Abhirami R. | Aditya Maheshwari | Amruth S Rao | Anjali Kutiyal | Ann Pereira |Keshav Seth | Khushi Bhardwaj | Neena Varghese | Shubham Tiwary | Srishti S. #ArgusExpansion #BengaluruGrowth #BusinessEthics #CorporateCulture #LegalLeadership #ArgusPartners

Quick Update: The Supreme Court of India, in Serosoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. vs. Dexter Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd. (Jan 3, 2025), ruled that High Courts can interfere with arbitral orders under Articles 226/227 only if the order is patently perverse. The Court criticized the High Court for unjustified interference, reinforcing minimal judicial intervention in arbitration. It upheld arbitral autonomy and emphasized on fairness and procedural integrity. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gNYymKt4 Contributed by Namitha Mathews (Partner) and Pragalbh Bhardwaj (Senior Associate). #legalupdate #disputeresolution #newjudgement #landmarkjudgement #supremecourt #arbitration #ADR #alternativedisputeresolution #arguspartners