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General Corporate Counsel
New York
CA
About
Mani has served as Senior Counsel at the prestigious firm of O'Melveny & Myers, General Counsel of KKR's Asia media and entertainment investment fund, and currently serves as external Counsel to a variety… read more of private equity and venture capital funds, established corporations, and start-ups.
Mani prides himself on providing the highest caliber legal counsel while managing client's budgets and timelines.
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Client Reviews
"Mani has served as our external general counsel for several years. He has expertly navigated us through numerous M&A investments and exits as well as the multiple daily legal issues that arise in our business cycle. His efficient work style has helped reduce our overall legal expenses.We continue to use his services across our various businesses."
"Mani has served as our external general counsel to our venture capital fund from inception. He has guided us in transaction execution relating to our fund-raising process and capital deployment. He provides excellent and responsive service showing great knowledge of private equity transactions. Most importantly, he is a pleasure to work with. His ability to resolve issues quickly and on budget allows us to better focus on our business goals."
Work History
Strategic Law Partners
Of Counsel
Jul 2024 - Dec 2023
Served as lead counsel on various buy and sell side M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions as well as commercial contracts across multiple industries. Responsible for transaction structuring, diligence, negotiation, drafting, and execution.
KKR
General Counsel to Emerald Media Platform
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
Served as General Counsel in charge of structuring, due diligence, documentation, and transaction execution on multiple cross border private equity transactions across Asia.
The Chernin Group
General Counsel to CA Media Platform
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
Served as General Counsel in charge of structuring, due diligence, documentation, and transaction execution on multiple cross border private equity transactions across Asia.
O'Melveny & Myers
Senior Counsel
Jun 2005 - Jan 2012
Served as Senior Counsel advising on multiple private equity, M&A, and capital markets transactions. Assisted with the launch of the firm's Singapore office wherein advised on multiple cross border U.S., Asia, and Europe transactions.
Paul Hastings
Associate
Sep 2005 - Jun 2007
Served as as associate in the financial and restructuring group working on numerous secured lending, bankruptcy, and alternative financing transactions.