Siddharth Raja Email & Phone Number

As a seasoned corporate lawyer with 26 years of extensive experience, I specialize in mergers and acquisitions (both cross-border and domestic), private equity and venture capital transactions, corporate finance, and general commercial law. My commitment to excellence has earned me high rankings from Chambers & Partners, including a Band 1 rating in India for PE lawyers, recognizing my global business perspective, attention to detail, and technical knowledge.I hold a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and a Masters in Law from the University of Warwick Law School, backed by the prestigious British Council & Foreign & Commonwealth Office Chevening, and J. N. Tata scholarships. My career journey includes co-founding and merging several leading law firms, reflecting my entrepreneurial streak and dedication to legal excellence.In December 2022, I merged my practice with VERTICES PARTNERS, where I serve as a Senior Partner, joining the Firm with my entire team. Previously, I co-founded Saakshya Law in 2019 and held the position of Senior Partner & National Executive Director at Argus Partners until June 2019. My entrepreneurial ventures also include co-founding and leading Samvad: Partners (earlier Narasappa, Doraswamy & Raja) for over a decade, establishing it as a leading mid-tier law firm in India.My professional journey has taken me from leading firms in Mumbai to international experience with O'Melveny & Myers in Hong Kong, specializing in cross-border M&A and advising Indian corporates on market-entry strategies in China. I have headed the Bangalore and Chennai offices of a prominent pan-India law firm and I am admitted to practice law in India and in England & Wales.Beyond my legal practice, I am passionate about education and serve as a visiting professor at esteemed institutions such as NLSIU, Jindal Global Law School, and the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. My public lectures and teaching roles at various universities reflect my commitment to sharing knowledge and shaping future legal minds.I am deeply involved in community and cultural initiatives, having served on the Board of Governors of the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and presently on the Executive Committee of BIC, currently as the Chairperson of the Program Committee of BIC. My love for history led me to establish Nandi Valley Walks, where I curate heritage trails and conduct historical research.

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