David Welford
Partner | Legal
Dubai
David Welford
Partner
Dubai
India Desk
Ogier's India Desk brings together Cayman Islands and BVI legal, corporate and fiduciary expertise to support Indian businesses, investors and family offices operating internationally.
Whether raising capital, structuring investments, expanding into new markets, launching international funds, resolving disputes or managing family wealth, we deliver solutions that align with India’s regulatory, tax and commercial landscape.
We understand the unique dynamics of Indian capital flows, the requirements of India-focused investors and the realities of doing business across India, the UAE and beyond.
Our clients include corporates, founders, family offices, fund sponsors and professional advisers seeking clear, practical support across multiple jurisdictions.
Why clients choose our India Desk
Extensive regional knowledge
Our team includes native Hindi speakers, combining Cayman Islands and BVI expertise with a strong understanding of Indian business culture, investment priorities and regulatory considerations.
Working seamlessly with your advisers
We regularly work alongside Indian, UAE and international law firms, tax advisers, wealth managers and private banks, providing specialist Cayman Islands and BVI expertise as part of wider cross-border mandates.
Technical excellence
Our partners are Cayman and BVI qualified and are experienced in complex corporate, funds, disputes, restructuring and private wealth matters, advising on high-value and strategically important transactions.
Supporting India's global connections
We advise clients across India, the GCC, the UK, the Caribbean, Europea and Asia, helping businesses, investors and families navigate international opportunities and multi-jurisdictional challenges.
Responsive, partner-led service
Our India Desk operates across time zones, ensuring rapid turnaround aligned with India and Gulf business hours.
How Ogier can help
Banking and Finance
We support lenders, borrowers and arrangers in India-related financing transactions, including:
- offshore acquisition and leveraged finance
- fund finance (NAV, subscription and hybrid facilities)
- real-estate and project finance
Our lawyers are experienced in aligning financing requirements with Indian regulatory constraints.
Find out more about our Banking and Finance services
Corporate and M&A
We advise Indian corporates, startups, multinationals and joint-venture partners on:
- holding-company structures for global expansion
- cross-border M&A and joint ventures
- corporate governance and shareholder arrangements
- reorganisations, redomiciliations and corporate migrations
Our team works closely with Indian and UAE counsel to ensure efficient and compliant cross-border execution.
Find out more about our Corporate legal services
Investment Funds
India-focused investors choose Cayman and BVI structures for:
- private equity and venture capital funds
- real-estate and infrastructure funds
- hedge funds and alternative investment platforms
- family office and co-investment vehicles
We advise managers, sponsors and investors on formation, governance and fund financing arrangements.
Find out more about our Investment Funds services
Dispute Resolution and Asset Recovery
We assist clients in corporate and investment disputes involving:
- shareholder and joint-venture disputes
- fraud, asset-tracing and emergency relief applications
- trust disputes and complex wealth-protection matters
- enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments
- insolvency-related litigation
We work alongside Indian and UAE litigation/arbitration teams in multi-jurisdictional proceedings.
Find out more about our Dispute Resolution services
Restructuring and Insolvency
Our India Desk provides expertise in:
- cross-border restructurings
- distressed investment structures
- provisional liquidation, restructuring officers and schemes
- insolvency litigation
We coordinate closely with Indian insolvency professionals and with Middle East restructuring teams.
Find out more about our Restructuring and Insolvency services
Private Wealth and Family Offices
We advise high-net-worth individuals, family offices and private investors on:
- international wealth and succession planning
- trust and fiduciary structures
- asset protection arrangements
- cross-border investment holding structures
- family governance and wealth transition matters
Whether establishing international investment structures, managing family wealth across jurisdictions or planning for future generations, we provide practical advice tailored to the objectives of globally mobile families and entrepreneurs.
Find out more about our Private Wealth services
Find our more about our Family Office services
Corporate and Fiduciary
Ogier specialises in the incorporation and establishment of both regulated and unregulated entities.
Find out more about Ogier Global's Corporate and Fiduciary Services
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