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education
- B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (2010-15)
Harsh Khemka is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Practice group. Harsh has acted on various M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions, especially in the insurance sector. He has significant experience in insurance regulatory aspects and regularly advises foreign insurers in the underwriting of transactional liability insurance products.
Harsh has been consistently ranked as a “Rising Star” for the insurance sector by Legal 500 in their rankings for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Professional Affiliations
- Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Recognition and Accomplishment
Recognised as the “Rising Star” for the insurance sector by Legal 500 in their rankings for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Recognised as someone who has a sharp-mind, strong work ethic and is extremely client-centric by Legal 500 in their recent rankings of 2024
Representative Matters
Harsh Khemka has represented and advised the following clients
Chubb
Advised on its bid to acquire majority shareholding in an Indian general insurance company; and (b) the operations of its Indian liaison office.
Swiss Re
Advised on its joint venture with Paytm for the acquisition of Raheja QBE General Insurance; and (b) investment in and subsequent exit from Acko General Insurance Limited.
Intact Ventures and Ascent Capital
Advised on their various investments in Acko General Insurance.
TVS Capital Funds Limited, Faering Capital and A91 Emerging Fund
Advised on their investment in Go Digit General Insurance Limited.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
Advised on its acquisition of: (a) Edelweiss Insurance Brokers; and (b) the treaty reinsurance business of Willis Towers Watson India Insurance Brokers.
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance and Reliance General Insurance
Advised on the insolvency proceedings and acquisitions by the Hinduja Group.
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Advised on the proposed acquisition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance (now Ageas Federal Life Insurance).
Massmutual Ventures, American Family Ventures, Granite Capital and SIG Venture Capital
Advised on their investment in Turtlemint Insurance Brokers.
Investcorp Capital and Beams Fintech
Advised on their various investments in Girnar Insurance Broker (dba InsuranceDekho).
CEAT Limited
Advised on the acquisition of the compact construction line of business of Michelin.
Votorantim Cimentos
Advised on sale of their controlling shareholding in Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited.
Reliance Brands Limited
Advised on on its acquisition of Genesis Colors Limited from the existing shareholders.
IDFC Alternatives Limited
Advised on its investment in ASG Hospitals Private Limited.
Mousse Partners Limited
Advised on its investment in Drums Food International Private Limited (dba Epigamia).
Sapphire Foods India Private Limited
Advised on its acquisition of Hansazone Private Limited (dba 'Pizza Hut').
Publications
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News and Events
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