Ajay Joseph

Ajay Joseph is a partner at Veyrah Law and advises clients on all aspects of corporate law, with a particular focus on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). He has considerable expertise in M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint ventures, capital restructurings, venture capital transactions, private equity investments, shareholder disputes, and insolvency proceedings. Ajay provides strategic advice on structuring deals to maximize value and minimize risks, assists in securing necessary approvals from regulatory bodies, and facilitates the smooth integration of businesses post-transaction. He has led numerous M&A deals, guiding clients through complex negotiations, due diligence processes, and regulatory compliance issues. Ajay’s expertise in navigating the regulatory framework and his deep understanding of industry-specific challenges make him a valuable advisor for M&A deals. His strategic approach to deal-making and his expertise in regulatory matters ensure that clients receive comprehensive advice throughout the transaction process. His ability to handle complex negotiations and his in-depth knowledge of corporate law makes him a trusted advisor to both domestic and international clients.

Ajay also advises foreign enterprises on their India entry strategies, including subsidiary models, technology or intellectual property licensing, joint ventures, and franchising initiatives. His industry experience spans sectors such as pharmaceuticals, power, insurance, health-tech, real estate, e-commerce, and manufacturing etc.

Ajay regularly represents clients in commercial and insolvency litigations and advises senior managements and corporates in white-collar crime proceedings. He leverages his experience as a transaction lawyer to formulate effective litigation strategies for eventual dispute resolution and for managing white-collar crime prosecutions especially in money laundering cases.

Ajay has recently been recognised by ‘India Business Law Journal’ as a member of ‘A-List’ for 2022-2023.