Basava Rao is a Partner at Khaitan & Co, advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters, with a particular focus on venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. He works with investors, companies and promoters on complex transactions, providing strategic legal counsel across various stages of the deal lifecycle.

His practice encompasses transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation and documentation, enabling clients to navigate sophisticated investment and corporate transactions effectively. Basava has experience advising on private equity and venture capital investments, including transactions involving strategic investors and growth-stage businesses, as well as mergers, acquisitions and restructuring initiatives.

With a strong understanding of corporate and commercial laws, Basava adopts a practical, solution-oriented approach to addressing complex transactional and regulatory issues. His ability to combine legal expertise with commercial insight enables him to support clients in achieving their strategic objectives while managing legal and execution risks.

At Khaitan & Co, he continues to advise clients on significant corporate transactions and evolving business opportunities across sectors.