Sumeet “Sam” Nangia

Partner

Sumeet “Sam” Nangia

Born in India but raised and educated in the U.S., and as the co-founder and Partner of the Invenchur group of companies, Sumeet “Sam” Nangia, Esq., has a unique background that includes U.S., Lat Am, Europe and Asia deal-making experience.  With deep industry and professional relationships within these regions, he’s acts as an enabler and catalyst to your next deal or project.

With over 20 years of business, legal and brokerage experience, advising clients in various industries including real estate, renewable energy, startups, franchising, retail, manufacturing and technology, and being well versed in acquisitions, finance, joint ventures, project development, regulatory landscapes, and geopolitics — taking a holistic approach to engagements, working with local and regional counsel, tax advisors, banks and consultants, Mr. Nangia has experience managing and working on teams and projects, including strategic planning, project oversight and integration.

Mr. Nangia also works with Invenchur’s M&A, emerging growth, finance, private equity, structured finance, startup and real estate teams.

As an experienced attorney, business advisor and real estate broker, Mr. Nangia often acts as the communication hub for transactions across the United States and internationally.  Specifically, he has experience assisting foreign clients with in-bound transactions into the U.S. and U.S. based clients with out-bound transactions into India, Lat Am and Europe.  Mr. Nangia works closely with client and brokerage teams and provides advice and guidance related to strategic planning, project oversight and key private and public relationships, including access to capital markets.

Mr. Nangia started his career with PwC and later joined KPMG’s International Tax Advisory services group, where he worked on teams advising middle-market and Fortune 500 companies on international tax planning strategy, including holding company structures, tax treaty analysis and planning, the foreign tax credit regime, and other tax planning strategies, primarily related to outbound transactions and businesses.

Mr. Nangia’s experience also includes working with large public and private sector companies, including Shea Properties Lennar Homes, KB Homes, Shea Properties, Stater Bros., the Unitech Group (India), JLL (US & India), CBRE (US & India), Cushman & Wakefield (US & India).

Within the startup arena, Mr. Nangia has worked with numerous startups in the US and India, sits on, and spearheads Boards, and brings investor, strategic and business insights and relationships to his clients.  He also works closely with US, Asia and Europe tax, accounting and finance firms and government bodies, bringing enhanced value to his startup clients.

Mr. Nangia also has business executive experience, serving as COO and General Counsel at the Black Lion Investment Group, a retail shopping center investment group based in Beverly Hills, California, assisting in growing the company by over 40x in 4 years.

Mr. Nangia is a frequently sought-after lecturer at US and Asia business and legal events and seminars.

Mr. Nangia received his LL.M. in Taxation and International / Corporate Law from the University of San Diego School of Law, his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and his dual undergraduate in economics and political science from UCLA.  He currently lives in Orange County with his wife and two kids, who constantly inspire him.  He loves reading and learning, traveling, keeping mentally and physically fit, networking, and of course, traveling….

Nandita Khurana

Nandita is a senior legal professional with over 38 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and litigation practice across multiple jurisdictions. Her career reflects a deep commitment to legal excellence, strategic foresight, and ethical leadership, making her a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, government institutions, and executive leadership teams.

Professional Overview

Nandita began her legal career advising both domestic and international corporations on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, taxation, technology, and licensing. Her early exposure to multi-disciplinary legal work laid the foundation for a career defined by versatility and global reach.

She served as Regional General Counsel & Policy Head for a Fortune 500 company for over 14 years, where she led legal operations across Singapore, Australia, and South-East Asia, and later oversaw legal matters in Africa and the Middle East while based in India. Her role encompassed strategic legal advisory, compliance oversight, public affairs leadership, and policy development — all aligned with the business objectives of large-scale, multinational enterprises.

Areas of Expertise

  • Structuring and negotiating complex cross-border transactions and joint ventures
  • Managing high-stakes litigation across all levels of the judiciary
  • Designing and implementing corporate governance frameworks and codes of ethics
  • Advising on regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal investigations
  • Leading public policy initiatives and interfacing with government ministries and regulatory bodies
  • Resolving industrial relations and employment disputes with strategic sensitivity
  • Building and mentoring high-performing legal and compliance teams

Leadership & Impact

Nandita is recognized for her commercially astute and solutions-focused approach. She has a proven track record of identifying legal risks early, formulating innovative strategies, and driving bottom-line results. Her calm demeanour, strong work ethic, and irreproachable integrity have earned her the confidence of CXOs, boards, and stakeholders across industries.

She is adept at fostering collaborative relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners, including ministries and state departments. Her ability to engage and inspire stakeholders has been instrumental in shaping legal strategy and public policy for the organizations she has served.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi

LL.B – Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

 

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional commitments, Nandita is passionate about trekking, travel, reading, public speaking, and life coaching. She brings the same curiosity and discipline to her personal pursuits as she does to her legal practice.

Nandita Khurana

Partner

Eeshan Pandey

Partner

Eeshan Pandey

Eeshan Pandey is a Partner at Invenchur Law, where he assists in the firm’s robust practice in Commercial and Company Law. With a practice spanning both advisory and complex litigation, Eeshan drivers practical, business-focused legal solutions to a diverse clientele, particularly within the corporate and start-up ecosystem.

A key differentiator in Eeshan’s practice is his foundational academic background in economics. Having earned a BA Hons Economics from Hindu College, followed by his LLB from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, this dual perspective ensures his legal counsel is consistently anchored in business reality.

This unique economic lens allows him to cater a business-oriented approach in arriving at a commercially viable solution for corporates and start-ups alike. He doesn’t merely advise on legal compliance; he integrates legal strategy with the client’s commercial goals, identifying and mitigating risk while ensuring sustained growth and profitability.

Eeshan’s advisory expertise extends across a varied range of start-ups, ranging diversely from fintech to traditional sectors. He has worked extensively with tech start-ups, providing crucial consultation and advisory services throughout their entire lifecycle, with a specific focus on intricate company structuring, governance, and capital-raising mechanisms. For established corporations, he handles complex commercial transactions, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance.

In the realm of dispute resolution, Eeshan possesses extensive experience in handling high-stakes matters, particularly involving real estate and other commercial disputes, insolvency, and bankruptcy. His extensive litigation exposure allows him to appear before a comprehensive range of judicial and quasi-judicial forums, including:

* The Supreme Court of India

* Various High Courts across the country

* Company Law Tribunals (NCLT/NCLAT)

* Consumer Forums

* District Courts (including specialized matters like family disputes and matrimonial cases)

Mudit Makhijani

A legal professional with nearly a decade of experience, Mudit’s practice is sharply focused on complex dispute resolution, encompassing commercial litigation, arbitration, and high-stakes contractual disputes. His expertise is built upon a strong academic foundation, holding a law degree from IP University, Delhi and a Master of Laws degree from the prestigious Queen Mary University of London with a core focus in international arbitration and commercial laws. This rigorous education ensures a sophisticated approach to handling complex commercial litigation, contractual disputes, and arbitration proceedings. Beyond courtroom litigation, Mudit is a strong proponent of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and has a proven track record as an effective Conciliator, successfully guiding various corporate clients toward timely and beneficial settlements, thus circumventing the need for protracted court proceedings.

Mudit possesses significant courtroom experience, regularly appearing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, Consumer Forums, Company Law Tribunals, District Courts of Delhi, and various Arbitral Institutions. This comprehensive exposure across multiple fora ensures clients receive well-rounded strategic advice tailored to the specific jurisdictional context. Leveraging his internationally-focused education and established global network of colleagues, Mudit frequently advises on legal issues revolving around cross-border transactions through seamless collaboration with colleagues, providing integrated and effective solutions for multi-jurisdictional challenges.

Committed to delivering commercially astute and effective outcomes, Mudit serves a diverse clientele, including Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), corporates, real estate developers, emerging startups, NRIs and foreign nationals, healthcare professionals, and non-profit organisations. His practice is distinguished by the breadth of his clientele, demonstrating his versatility and understanding of diverse sector-specific needs. His dual focus on rigorous litigation strategy and efficient resolution through ADR establishes him as a trusted advisor in challenging and high-value commercial matters, dedicated to achieving results that align with the clients’ business and strategic objectives.

Mudit Makhijani

Partner