Vaibhav Parikh

Vaibhav Parikh is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in technology, law, and business. He currently serves as a Board Member at TIE NY, a position he has held since April 2024.2 Parikh is also a Partner at Nishith Desai Associates, where he has been working since October 1992.2

At Nishith Desai Associates, Parikh leads the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, heads the Bangalore office, and is in charge of the Fund Investments practice group.2 He is known for his expertise in corporate and technology transactions, particularly in advising private equity and venture capital funds on investments in e-commerce, technology, media, and life sciences industries.2

Parikh's educational background includes:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law from Government Law College, Mumbai (1992-1995)2

Throughout his career, Parikh has received several accolades:

• Ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions Practice across Asia-Pacific by IFLR1000 in 20171
• Recognized as one of the Leading Lawyers in Private Equity Practice by IFLR in 20131
• Consistently ranked at the top for his work in Technology, Media, and Telecom by Chambers and Partners1

Parikh is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, helping to set up operations and raise finance for several startup companies.1 He has also represented NASSCOM at a WTO symposium in Geneva, where he presented a paper on 'Movement of Natural Persons' in 2001.1

With his extensive experience and expertise, Vaibhav Parikh has established himself as a prominent figure in the fields of technology law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity.21