Anantha Krishnan Iyer

Bengaluru

anantha.iyer@induslaw.com

    India (Advocate)

    B.A. LL.B (Hons), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

    CA (Foundation), ICAI (2007)

    Anantha Krishnan Iyer is a graduate of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow and specializes in corporate and commercial law. 

    He regularly advises entrepreneurs, private companies, private equity and venture capital funds in relation to general corporate advisory, private equity, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions related work.

    In particular, he has experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of documentation in relation to investment deals, private equity, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions, including domestic and foreign investments.

    He also has litigation experience before the Supreme Court of India.

    In his spare time, Anantha enjoys road trips, trekking, reading and watching sci-fi and following Formula 1.

    Before joining INDUSLAW, Anantha worked with Phoenix Legal, Mumbai as an associate in their corporate advisory and transactions team.

    Anantha writes regularly on matters relating to emerging corporate practices and investments and has recently written on crowdfunding and hurdles affecting its implementation in India

    publications

    FOREIGN INVESTMENT REGULATIONS AMENDED: ATTEMPT TO EASE FOREIGN INVESTORS TROUBLES
    Government & Regulatory

    FOREIGN INVESTMENT REGULATIONS AMENDED: ATTEMPT TO EASE...

    In an attempt to simplify, consolidate and clarify the regulations relating to foreign direct investment ('FDI') in Indian entities by foreign investors, the Reserve Bank...
    MINIMUM FDI LIMITS FOR UNREGULATED "OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES" SECTOR ANNOUNCED
    Corporate & Commercial & Government & Regulatory

    MINIMUM FDI LIMITS FOR UNREGULATED "OTHER FINANCIAL...

    The Ministry of Finance has announced minimum foreign direct investment ("FDI") limits applicable to unregulated or partially regulated investee entities under the Government approval route...
    RBI INTRODUCES A SINGLE MASTER FORM TO REPORT ALL FOREIGN INVESTMENT RECEIVED BY INDIAN ENTITIES
    Private Equity, Venture Capital and Fund InvestmentGovernment & Regulatory & Corporate & Commercial

    RBI INTRODUCES A SINGLE MASTER FORM TO...

    On June 7, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (the 'RBI') issued a circular (the 'Circular'),1 introducing a single master form (the 'SMF') to integrate...
    SWEAT, STOCK AND SCHEMES: AN OVERVIEW OF ESOPS IN INDIA
    Corporate & Commercial

    SWEAT, STOCK AND SCHEMES: AN OVERVIEW OF...

    Employee stock option plans are integral to the growth of an enterprise, since they incentivize and reward employees for long-term commitments towards a company, with...
    INFOLEX ARTICLE: AN ANALYSIS OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS IN INDIA
    Corporate & Commercial

    Infolex Article: An Analysis of Stock Appreciation...

    ESOPs are constructed to incentivise and reward employees of companies. However, as cap tables become more complex, Indian companies have begun experimenting with other ways...