Dharani V Polavaram
Partner
Corporate M&A
Employment Law
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Real Estate and Construction
B.A., LL.B., LL.M.
NALSAR University of Law, 2007; University of Virginia School of Law, 2008
dharani@poovayya.com
A corporate partner with 15+ years of transactional depth.
Professional Highlights
Where legal expertise meets real-world impact
Key Matters
- Represents domestic and multinational companies in negotiating and concluding built-to-suit, leased, and owned facilities across India, including documentation for sale deeds, leases, and leave and license arrangements.
- Advises domestic and international clients on construction contracts for campus development projects and related infrastructure across India.
- Represents clients in domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity investments, acting for both buyers and sellers.
- Advises international FMCG companies on establishment of retail outlets in India, including regulatory and transactional aspects.
- Advises clients on investments in the hospitality sector, including structuring, drafting, and negotiation of documentation with domestic and international hotel chains.
- Advises on employment law compliance and drafts employment-related documentation, including employment agreements, consultancy agreements, appointment letters, termination agreements, and severance arrangements.
About
Dharani
Corporate & Real Estate Advisory
M&A and Infrastructure Projects
Multinational Expansion Counsel
Dharani V Polavaram is a Partner at Poovayya & Co. and has been with the firm since 2008. Her practice spans general corporate advisory, real estate, projects and infrastructure, intellectual property, employment law, and mergers and acquisitions.
She advises domestic, foreign, and multinational clients on acquisition and leasing of premises, including built-to-suit facilities and large-format leases for campuses, manufacturing plants, and research and development centres in India. Her work also includes advising on applicable employment and corporate laws in connection with such expansions.