Harsh
Kothari

Partner | Mumbai

Harsh is a senior legal and regulatory advisor to top global and domestic funds, with deep expertise in structuring complex investment platforms, navigating SEBI, RBI, and tax frameworks, and shaping India entry strategies.

Harsh Kothari is a Partner in the Funds, Asset Management and Regulatory group.

Harsh has over ten years of experience in advising clients in the financial services sector such as alternative investment funds, mutual funds, venture capital funds, private equity investors, foreign portfolio investors and foreign venture capital investors. He has assisted several global and domestic funds in structuring their Indian operations (including in GIFT City) and advised them on their entry and exit strategies from a legal, regulatory and tax perspective. Harsh has deep experience in handling multi-faceted assignments involving interplay of tax, RBI and SEBI regulations. His practice expertise includes financial services, taxation, financial regulations and inbound/ outbound investment structures and strategies.

He is an alumnus of Government Law College (LLB) and Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics (BCom). Harsh is also a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. He is a member of the Bar Association of Maharashtra and Goa.

Practice Areas

Funds, Asset Management & Regulatory Practice Funds, Asset Management & Regulatory Practice
Private Equity and Venture Capital Private Equity and Venture Capital

Memberships

Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.

BEYOND THE PRACTICE

The Martial Strategist
A black belt in Karate, Harsh blends discipline, focus, and precision—values that shape both his practice on the mat and his leadership in the boardroom.
The Content Curator
Whether reading or creating, Harsh enjoys distilling complex ideas into accessible insights. His passion for content reflects a deep engagement with thought, storytelling, and clarity.
The Globe Trotter
With a love for travel, Harsh explores new cultures and perspectives, finding inspiration and renewal in every journey beyond the office.

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Tejesh’s fascination with stock markets began in childhood, tracking prices and reading business dailies. His passion for Securities Law and finance drives his ambition to one day establish a multi-billion dollar Hedge Fund.

The Sports Enthusiast

A natural leader on the field, Tejesh captained his street, school, and college cricket teams. His enduring love for sports inspires his long-term goal of launching a Sports Fund that merges athletic passion with investment.

The Health Fanatic

A dedicated fitness buff, Tejesh enthusiastically shares health and nutrition advice with friends and colleagues, earning a reputation as a “half doctor” while balancing his active lifestyle with professional pursuits.

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