Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), one of India’s leading full-service law firms, has welcomed Harshita Srivastava as a Partner in its General Corporate Practice.
Srivastava was formerly the Head of the Private Equity practice at Nishith Desai Associates (NDA), where she built a reputation as a leading transactional lawyer in private equity, M&A, and cross-border investments.
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Who Is Harshita Srivastava?
Harshita Srivastava is a seasoned corporate lawyer with extensive experience advising private equity and venture capital funds, strategic investors, family offices, and portfolio companies on:
Cross-border M&A
Private equity and VC investments
Structuring and regulatory strategy
Buyouts, secondary sales, and exits
At NDA, she played a pivotal role in leading large-ticket investment deals and guiding clients through complex, cross-jurisdictional legal landscapes.
Her advisory work spans multiple sectors, including fintech, healthcare, digital platforms, and consumer goods.
About Her New Role at SAM
At Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Srivastava joins the General Corporate practice, a core area for the firm which handles:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Joint Ventures
Strategic Partnerships
Corporate Governance
With her appointment, SAM strengthens its already formidable corporate practice with deepened expertise in fund-related transactions and investor-side advisory.
Strategic Significance
Srivastava’s move reflects a growing trend of top-tier lateral movements among Indian law firms as the deal ecosystem matures.
Her background in cross-border structuring, deep fund understanding, and founder-investor dynamics adds tremendous value to SAM’s offerings—especially in an era when startups, unicorns, and global funds are increasingly active in India.
For clients, this move signals SAM’s continued investment in top legal talent with deep domain knowledge.
Why It Matters
For Clients: The move bolsters SAM’s ability to service global funds and fast-scaling startups in high-stakes transactions.
For the Market: This reflects a competitive legal hiring landscape where law firms are racing to attract experts in private capital and corporate advisory.
For Young Lawyers: It highlights the rise of specialized transactional expertise and the mobility of female leadership in Indian corporate law.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Readers should consult professionals before making decisions.
