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Gaurav Dayal is a Partner in Corporate, M&A and Private Equity Practice at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, with nearly 2 decades of experience handling complex, high-value transactions with strategic, regulatory expertise. Gaurav regularly advises multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital funds, sovereign investors, financial institutions, and Indian business groups on cross-border and domestic M&A, strategic and PE/ VC investments, joint ventures, business transfers, exits, and restructuring initiatives. A significant part of Gaurav’s practice involves India entry structures - helping global corporations and funds design compliant investment routes, navigate FEMA/FDI restrictions, structure ownership and governance, and address licensing requirements and regulatory approvals in regulated sectors. He frequently advises on strategic considerations such as India market entry, tax-efficient investment structures, risk allocation and pre-IPO reorganisation, alongside execution focused support for complex and time-sensitive transactions. He also counsels clients on corporate governance, exchange control, securities regulations, data protection, foreign investment policy and group reorganisations, including business hive-offs. His work spans diverse sectors including healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, technology and telecom, financial services and fintech, renewable energy, consumer products, retail, food & agriculture, infrastructure, defence, real estate and hospitality. His sectoral breadth and commercial insight enable him to anticipate risks early, negotiate nuanced commercial terms, and align legal strategies with long-term business objectives. Clients and independent directories consistently highlight Gaurav’s clarity, responsiveness, and commercial acumen. Testimonials describe his ‘sharp knowledge’, ‘strong understanding of underlying commercial objectives, ‘pro‑deal approach’, and praise him as a ‘trusted and go‑to advisor’. Clients also note that he is ‘always reachable’ and offers ‘innovative solutions’ backed by deep expertise in corporate law and transactions.