Nikita Panchal advises on a broad range of corporate transactions, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, equity fundraising, and corporate governance. She has experience acting for private equity-backed companies, public and private corporations, and financial institutions across the technology, energy, hospitality, and media sectors.

Nikita has led and coordinated complex legal due diligence exercises, drafted and negotiated key transactional documentation, and supported clients throughout the full transaction lifecycle, including post-completion integration. Her practice also encompasses advising on corporate restructuring, capital reductions, and general company law matters.

Further examples of Nikita’s work include:

• Advised Hub4Leaders Ltd, a PE-backed education-technology company, on a bolt-on acquisition, leading multi-specialist due diligence and drafting key transaction documents.*
• Acted for ITV on multiple venture investments, drafting and reviewing investment documents and managing completions.*
• Assisted InterContinental Hotels Group on the sale of a property portfolio, managing cross-jurisdictional due diligence and disclosure processes.*
• Advised ActiveOps plc on its £120 million AIM IPO, leading due diligence and verification processes, and assisting with prospectus drafting and disclosures.*
• Represented Telit Communications plc on its recommended offer from DBAY Advisors, overseeing verification and preparing key transactional documentation.*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

Education
BPP University, Legal Practice Course (Distinction) (2019)
Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, BA Law (2015), MA Law (2019)

Admissions
England & Wales

Languages
English
Gujarati
Hindi