Tahhira
Somal

Senior Associate | Mumbai

Tahhira advises fund sponsors and institutional investors on fund formation, structuring, and investor negotiations across domestic and offshore platforms, with expertise in AIFs, fund closures, and IFSC relocations.

Tahhira Somal is a Senior Associate in the Asset Management, Investment Funds and Regulatory Practice Team. She has advised various fund sponsors / managers on setting up a variety of fund structures across various strategies, including master-feeder and parallel fund platforms, and has supported them through the fundraising process, investor negotiations, and closings. She also has experience in representing institutional limited partners, such as development finance institutions and other anchor investors in their investments into both domestic and offshore funds, assisting with review and negotiations of fund documentation and advising on relevant structuring and commercial considerations.

Her experience also includes advising on end-of-life scenarios for alternative investment funds and venture capital funds, as well as on the relocation of offshore fund structures to the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). She regularly assists fund managers on matters relating to fund platforms and investor discussions.

Practice Areas

Funds, Asset Management & Regulatory Practice Funds, Asset Management & Regulatory Practice
Private Equity Private Equity

Memberships

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

BEYOND THE PRACTICE

The Underwater Explorer
A certified PADI open water diver, Tahhira finds joy and calm beneath the surface. Her love for the ocean reflects her spirit of adventure and curiosity about the unseen.
The Policy Insider
With a strong academic grounding in global affairs, Tahhira has contributed to two published books on foreign policy. Her analytical approach shapes both her legal and intellectual pursuits.
The Multidisciplinary Mind
From marine diving to policy research, Tahhira thrives at the intersection of disciplines. Her varied interests reflect a drive to explore, learn, and contribute across domains.

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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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