Manu Varghese is a distinguished Partner at the Firm, having over 17 years of extensive experience advising on strategic acquisitions, exits and private equity investments. He specializes in Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A, Business Transfers and Corporate Commercial Contracts and in General Corporate Advisory.

Manu has advised on foreign direct investments, cross-border mergers and joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and commercial arrangements. His impressive client portfolio spans large conglomerates, multinational companies, and private equity players across sectors such as renewable energy, construction, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, e-commerce, retail, logistics and technology-enabled services.

Manu has also handled IFSC matters, construction contracts, competition law, employment law, and regulatory matters that include drugs & cosmetics regulations and legal metrology. Recognised as a recommended lawyer by Asia-Pacific Legal 500 (2024) in the areas of Private Equity & Investment Funds and a key lawyer for M&A and Corporate, Manu continues to remain invaluable in providing impactful legal solutions.

Manu was a Partner with Samvad Partners and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas before joining VERTICES PARTNERS.