Ratnadeep Roychowdhury

Partner

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Ratnadeep has over 17 years of experience as a commercial lawyer, with top law firms and as the India GC at a private equity firm.

He brings a unique mix of transactional experience and expertise in leading high profile, high stakes corporate litigation. He has an established market reputation for executing complex, cross border transactions for leading private equity and sovereign wealth funds investing into India

Relevant Experience:

  • Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) in its acquisition of a majority stake and sole control of Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), a company listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
  • National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited on the sale of 100% of its stake in road portfolio Athaang Devanahalli Tollway Private Limited, Athaang Jammu Udhampur Highway Limited and Quazigund Expressway Private Limited.
  • Actis PC Investment (Mauritius) Limited and Actis PC (Mauritius) Limited (affiliates of Actis) on their 100% stake sale of Profectus Capital Private Limited to Ugro Capital Limited (Acquirer) for purchase consideration of approximately INR 1400 crore.
  • Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd on public offer of 20% made by Holcim Ltd, the Switzerland-based manufacturer and supplier of cement.

Experience listed below are that of the Partner before he joined the Firm

  • Asian Paints (International) Ltd, to acquire KADISCO Chemical Industry Plc, the Ethopia-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling of paints, other coatings and adhesives.
  • Omega TC Holdings Pte Limited, the Singapore-based investment holding company having interest in chain of hotels and automotive parts manufacturing companies, on significant minority stake in Varroc Group, the India-based automotive parts manufacturer, for a consideration of INR 3bn (USD 47.7m), valuing the company at USD 1bn.
  • Tata Technologies Ltd on acquisition of Cambric Corporation, the US based company providing engineering services to manufacturing companies in construction, agriculture, mining, rail, and automotive industries, for a consideration of USD 32.5m.
  • Kamani Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd, the India-based company engaged in processing of specialty oils and fats for the food industry, in acquisition of 51% stake in AarhusKarlshamn AB (AKK), the listed Sweden-based company.
  • Future Consumer Enterprises Limited (FCEL) on acquisition of 97% stake in The Nilgiri Dairy Farm Pvt Ltd, the India-based manufacturer and retailer of bakery, dairy and confectionary products, from Actis LLP, the UK based private equity firm and Mr Prabhu Ramachandran, India-based private investor.
  • Tata Capital Private Equity on acquisition of undisclosed stake in SAI Life Sciences Ltd., the India-based company which provides drug discovery, development, and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, for an undisclosed consideration.

Memberships

  • Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa

Qualifications

  • 2007 B.A. LLB., West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, West Bengal
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Practice Areas

  • Corporate