Media & Events
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Celebrates 8th Anniversary of Chennai Office with Thought Leadership Initiative 2024
October 29, 2024
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., one of India’s premier law firms, celebrated the 8th anniversary of its Chennai office by hosting its annual “Thought Leadership Initiative” at The Leela Palace, Chennai. The half-day event focused on the latest trends in deals and investments across Tamil Nadu, welcoming over 250 distinguished guests from the corporate sector.
The initiative highlighted Tamil Nadu’s thriving investment environment, with key discussions on foreign direct investment, private equity, venture capital trends, and the growing opportunities in real estate. The conference was conducted with the support of Guidance Tamil Nadu, the nodal investment arm of the State of Tamil Nadu.
The Chief Guest was Mr. Paul Arun, Senior Vice President, Guidance Tamil Nadu. Guest of Honor was Advocate General Mr. P.S. Raman. Keynote Speaker was Vanitha Venugopal, CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub.
The firm also unveiled their book titled, “Doing Business in India 2024”, released by Chief Guest Paul Arul and Guest of Honour Advocate General P.S. Raman. The keynote address was delivered by Vanita Venugopal, CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology (iTNT) Hub.
Key Panels and Discussions
- Foreign Direct Investment in Tamil Nadu: The FDI panel brought together influential voices, including Dorothy Thomas (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Sri Ramya Yadavalli (Vice President, Guidance Tamil Nadu), SL Narayanan (Group CFO, Sun TV), Orlando Casares (Legal Representative, Bray International), Rohini Manian (CEO, Global Adjustments), and Sabuj D Choudhury (VP Legal & MD, Flextronics). Discussions highlighted Tamil Nadu’s attractive investment landscape, the state’s infrastructure, current incentives, and policies aimed at fostering economic growth.
- Private Equity & Venture Capital: Focusing on the surge in innovation-driven investments, the Private Equity & Venture Capital panel featured experts Sarika Raichur (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Manav Nagaraj (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Rahul Dhan (Managing Director, TrueNorth), Deepak Mehta (Principal, Sequoia Capital), and Anupama Singh (Vice President, Nexus Venture Partners). The panelists addressed key trends, regulatory frameworks, and growth opportunities for both listed and unlisted companies in Tamil Nadu, shedding light on the strategies for sustaining investment momentum in the region.
- Debt Funding & Real Estate Investments: The Real Estate funding panel included Aarthi Lakshminarayanan (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Jay Gandhi (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Jerry Kingsley (Head of Capital Markets & Strategy, JLL), Rupesh Mishra (AVP Legal, CapitaLand), Tej Reddy (Director, Nu-tech Group), and Arjun Sankar (Head of AIF Credit, Sundaram Alternates). They examined debt funding avenues, the surge in real estate sectors like warehousing and logistics, and innovative financing structures required to meet the state’s growing market demands.
- M&A & Shareholder Disputes: The M&A Disputes panel featured Shruti Khanijow (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Arun C. Mohan (Counsel, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Joseph Durkin (SVP, Burford Capital), G Amba Prasad (VP & Head Legal, Larsen & Toubro), Padmanabhan PA (President & Group CFO, Rane Group), and TA Srinivasen (Head Legal, Ramachandra Group). The panelists provided actionable insights into minimizing risks and resolving shareholder disputes to ensure company resources are dedicated to growth rather than legal entanglements.
- IPO Preparation for Tamil Nadu Companies: In the final session, Sayantan Dutta (Capital Markets Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas) outlined the strategic steps for Tamil Nadu companies considering an IPO. Insights covered the benefits of public listing, navigating SEBI regulations, and structuring IPOs to maximize value and readiness for capital markets.
This year’s Thought Leadership Initiative exemplifies Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.’s commitment to knowledge-sharing and supporting Tamil Nadu’s growth as an investment hub. The event facilitated valuable networking opportunities and equipped business leaders with actionable insights to navigate the dynamic landscape of deals and investments in the state.
