Former Kochhar & Co Partner Arvind Gurumurthy has joined White & Brief as Head of General Corporate, M&A, PE/VC and Joint Managing Partner (South Region)..With nearly two decades of experience, Gurumurthy is an expert in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, General Corporate Advisory, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment, and Real Estate. His portfolio includes advising on high-value fundraises ranging from USD 2 million to USD 25 million; navigating cross-border transactions and providing strategic counsel on corporate restructuring; specializing in industries such as agri-tech, fintech, health tech, AI/ML, and consumer products and mentoring startups through accelerators and supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems via TiE Bangalore and other pro bono initiatives..During his seven-year tenure as Partner at Kochhar & Co, Gurumurthy played a pivotal role in advising startups and multinational corporations on venture capital, private equity, and seed funding transactions..As Joint Managing Partner (South Region), Gurumurthy will lead White & Brief’s operations in South India, expanding the firm’s footprint across industries like technology, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and startups. His focus on emerging legal areas, including data privacy, ESG compliance, AI regulations, and cross-border investments, positions the firm to meet the region’s evolving needs..Welcoming Gurumurthy to the team, Nilesh Tribhuvann, Founder and Managing Partner, remarked,“Arvind’s appointment is a cornerstone of our vision to establish a strong South India presence. His extensive experience, entrepreneurial mindset, and deep understanding of client needs make him the ideal leader for our South India practice. We are excited to have him onboard to drive growth and innovation in the region and contribute to our firm’s continued success.”.Commenting on his appointment, Arvind Gurumurthy said,“Joining White & Brief at this transformative phase in its journey is an honor. The firm’s dedication to delivering excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with my values. I look forward to building a robust South India practice, integrating technology into legal services, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of today’s global economy.”.White & Brief has also recently onboarded DSK Partner Mohit Bakshi as Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution..If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
