Debarpan’s practice consists of a distinctive combination of transactional work (focusing on M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions) and regulatory work (focusing on securities laws, foreign exchange laws, company laws – with an emphasis on the business sectors of healthcare, defence, aerospace, agricultural commodities). His unique profile has positioned him to ably advise on complex transactions and restructurings – especially in industry sectors where there is extensive interface of transactional aspects with regulatory aspects. Similarly, Debarpan has extensively advised clients on structuring various financial product offerings so that they can be brought to market in a regulatorily compliant manner. He also provides counsel to boards of directors and senior management of various listed companies on regulatory and governance matters and has assisted in formulating strategies to address potential claims and investigations.
Debarpan has, during his time in practice, acted on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions undertaken in India – working for a broad swathe of clients, ranging from leading Indian and international corporations to various eminent private equity and venture capital funds and leading financial institutions. His pragmatic and solution oriented approach and ability to apply his commercial and legal judgement to simplify complex issues, marks him out amongst his peers.
As a domain expert Debarpan has also delivered lectures and undertaken courses at various universities across India on corporate and foreign exchange laws. He also regularly undertakes trainings for the boards and senior management of various listed companies on corporate and governance matters.