Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) Equity Partner Abhishek Guha and Partners Tanya Uppal and Mahesh Wasadikar have resigned from the firm to join Trilegal..Guha is an alumnus of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata.He is a leading corporate lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic corporate advisory. He has advised marquee clients including global private equity sponsors, pension funds, investment banks, and multinational corporates across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, financial services, and manufacturing. Abhishek is recognised for his ability to structure and execute complex, high-value transactions and has played a pivotal role in several market-leading deals in India.Guha is exiting SAM after being associated with the firm for over 18 years..Uppal is a 2011 graduate of Amity University.With over 12 years of experience, she is a highly regarded private equity and M&A practitioner with significant experience advising global investors, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates on cross-border investments, acquisitions, and exits. Her sector experience spans technology, financial services, consumer products, and industrial manufacturing. Tanya is known for her commercial approach and precision in navigating complex negotiations, delivering practical solutions in high-stakes transactions.She has been associated with SAM for the past 6 years. Before that, she was working at Trilegal..Wasadikar is a 2010 graduate of Rizvi Law College. He is also a Solicitor associated with Bombay Incorporated Law Society.With 15 years of experience, Wasadikar specialises in private equity, M&A, and corporate restructuring, with a strong track record advising strategic and financial investors on investments, joint ventures, and portfolio company exits. His work covers a broad range of industries including infrastructure, manufacturing, and financial services. Mahesh is recognised for his strategic insight, hands-on execution, and ability to manage multi-jurisdictional deal processes.Wasadikar has been associated with SAM for the past year, as a Partner..Nishant Parikh and Sridhar Gorthi, Partners and Members of the Managing Committee at Trilegal, said, “We are delighted that Abhishek, Tanya, and Mahesh have chosen to join us. With their proven expertise and commitment to thoughtful client engagement, we’re confident they’ll do exceptionally well and play a valuable role in the continued success of the firm.”.Sai Krishna Bharathan, Partner-Corporate Practice, Trilegal, said, “Our Corporate Practice has long been trusted for its depth, agility, and ability to lead strategically critical transactions across sectors. The addition of Abhishek, Tanya, and Mahesh builds on this foundation, bringing significant deal-making experience and execution strength that will enhance the breadth and depth of our practice in an increasingly competitive market. Their arrival also reinforces our commitment to the efficient handling of transactions, enabling us to deliver commercially and legally sound, timely, and tailored services to our clients.”.If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
