What MD&T Partners does

MD&T Partners is a full-service law firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The firm delivers legal advisory, transactional, and litigation services across eleven practice areas: general corporate and compliance, technology and data privacy law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property, sports law, real estate, employment law, litigation and dispute resolution, and emerging companies. Its client base spans multinational corporates, private equity and venture capital funds, technology and IT companies, M&A counterparties, real estate developers, energy sector participants, sports industry clients, and tech-enabled startups. The firm operates through partner-led direct engagement with no intermediary distribution, and revenue is generated via professional fees structured as billable hours, fixed project fees, or retainer arrangements (specifics not publicly disclosed).

The firm is structured around three named partners — Mahesh Devaiah (private equity focus), P.M. Thimmaiah (technology, media, energy, real estate, IP), and Sandhya P.V. (PE, JV, M&A, cross-border transactions, with 25+ years of experience) — supported by ten associates with credentials from premier Indian law schools including NLSIU, ILS Law College, NUS, and Symbiosis Law School. Specialized expertise includes data protection (CIPP/E-certified lead), fintech and gaming regulation, sports transactions, and AI-sector advisory. MD&T Partners maintains two Bengaluru offices — a corporate office at Sadashiva Nagar and a dedicated litigation office at Malleshwaram — covering forums including the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, District Courts, NCLT, and Debt Recovery Tribunals.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven, acquiring clients through direct business development, professional referrals, and a track record of high-value domestic and cross-border transactions across security services, facility management, pharmaceuticals, technology, media, and telecommunications. The firm is privately held, partner-owned, and has no disclosed institutional investors, acquisitions, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds.

Name

MD&T Partners

Legal name

MD&T Partners - Advocates

Website

https://mdtpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MD&T Partners is a Bengaluru-based full-service law firm founded in 2005, advising multinational corporates, private equity funds, technology firms, and emerging startups on cross-border M&A, private equity, technology and data privacy, sports, real estate, and litigation matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: The firm provides tailored legal services including transaction advisory, litigation, and compliance services to diverse clientele including multinational companies, private equity funds, and emerging companies. Revenue is generated through professional fees for legal services rendered.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MD&T Partners is a full-service law firm established in 2005 that provides tailored legal advisory, transaction support, and litigation services across practice areas including general corporate and compliance, technology and data privacy law, M&A, private equity, real estate, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property, employment, sports law, and dispute resolution. The firm serves multinational companies, private equity funds, technology firms, and emerging startups, handling high-value domestic and cross-border transactions through partner-led engagements.

Product overview

MD&T Partners is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas rather than a technology product company. The firm's services are organized as distinct practice areas including General Corporate and Compliance, Technology Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Energy and Infrastructure, Intellectual Property Rights Protection, Sports Law, Real Estate, Employment Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and Emerging Companies. These services are provided through their team of legal professionals and are tailored to serve diverse clientele including multinational companies, corporate houses, private equity funds, and emerging tech startups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Corporate and Compliance Advisory services on compliance and regulatory regimes, supporting multinational companies and corporate houses in long-term sustained growth in a legally compliant manner.
• Technology Law Advisory for IT companies on technology and data privacy laws across jurisdictions, including software development, SaaS, cloud subscription, and data protection agreements.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Multi-jurisdictional advice on mergers and acquisitions with extensive experience in large and complex domestic, cross-border, and international transactions.
• Private Equity Transaction advisory for investors and target companies covering investment strategy, legal due diligence, and drafting, negotiating, and closing of investment documentation.
• Energy and Infrastructure Corporate and project finance advisory on building, operating, and transfer of power projects in wind and solar segments, including land agreements, construction agreements, and financing and security documentation.
• Intellectual Property Rights Protection Advisory on intellectual property protection strategy, course of action, and assistance with registration and protection processes.
• Sports Law Sports advisory practice covering engagement with athletes, celebrity brand ambassadors, sporting bodies, and transactions for product placement, endorsements, and sponsorship.
• Real Estate Comprehensive real estate transaction services including sale, purchase, and lease of industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential properties, with expertise in foreign and domestic investments.
• Employment Law Employment-related advice and litigation support with emphasis on labour law, sexual harassment law, and employee termination matters.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Civil, commercial, and criminal litigation services across the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, District Courts, Consumer Forums, Labour Courts, National Company Law Tribunal, and Debt Recovery Tribunals.
• Emerging Companies Strategic legal advice to tech-enabled startups and emerging companies, providing tailored services for real-time opportunities and business-critical decisions, leveraging IP, employment, litigation, and compliance expertise.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IndusLaw: Bengaluru-headquartered full-service Indian law firm with strong PE/M&A and technology practices — directly comparable to MD&T in geographic base, size, and target client segments.
• Talwar Thakore & Associates: Mumbai-based boutique law firm with focused corporate, M&A, and PE practice — directly comparable to MD&T in firm size, partner-led delivery model, and high-value transaction focus.
• Nishith Desai Associates: India-based full-service law firm known for its deep specialization in technology, pharma, and emerging sectors — directly comparable to MD&T's technology, PE, and cross-border M&A practices.
• Trilegal: Indian full-service law firm with strong corporate, M&A, and technology practices — comparable to MD&T in client segments (PE funds, corporates, tech companies) and cross-border capabilities, though larger in scale.
• Kochhar & Co: India-based full-service law firm with comparable practice mix including M&A, PE, technology, and cross-border advisory — directly comparable to MD&T in client base and transactional focus.
• S&R Associates: Mid-sized full-service Indian law firm headquartered in New Delhi and Mumbai with strong PE/M&A and technology practices — directly comparable to MD&T in size, transaction focus, and client mix of PE funds and corporates.

Broad incumbents

• JSA (J. Sagar Associates): Full-service Indian law firm with corporate, M&A, technology, and dispute resolution practices — comparable service offering to MD&T but with broader geographic reach across India.
• AZB & Partners: Top-tier full-service Indian law firm with strong M&A, PE, and dispute resolution practices — competes for the same enterprise and PE clients as MD&T, with significantly larger bench.
• Khaitan & Co: One of India's largest full-service law firms with broad practice coverage including M&A, PE, technology, and dispute resolution — competes for the same client mandates as MD&T but operates at a much larger scale.
• Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas: India's largest full-service law firm with dominant PE/M&A and cross-border practices — the primary incumbent competitor for high-value Indian corporate and PE mandates that MD&T also targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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