A Leading Authority in Corporate and Cross Border Law
Sumes Dewan, Managing Partner of Lex Favios, stands among India’s most respected corporate legal advisors, bringing over three decades of experience in complex domestic and international transactions. With offices in Delhi and Mumbai, Lex Favios is a full service law firm known for its expertise in corporate advisory, transactional structuring, and regulatory services.
Over a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Dewan has advised multinational corporations, Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, and high net worth investors on a broad spectrum of legal matters. His core areas of expertise include cross border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, capital markets, banking and finance, real estate, hospitality, and regulatory advisory under SEBI framework.
Mr. Dewan’s legal excellence has earned him numerous prestigious recognitions at national and international platforms. He was selected by Acquisition International as Leading Adviser in 2019 and 2020 and was honored as Leading Banking and Securities Lawyer of the Year India.
He is among a select group of lawyers in India admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars at the Center for International Studies. He is also a Member of the Congress of Fellows at the Center for International Legal Studies, reflecting his global engagement with international legal scholarship.
Further strengthening his industry involvement, Mr. Dewan has been nominated to the Direct Taxes and Intellectual Property Committee of ASSOCHAM, one of India’s leading chambers of commerce.
Key Awards and Rankings
Sumes Dewan’s consistent performance and leadership in the legal profession are reflected in his rankings and accolades:
* Featured in the A Lists of Top 100 Lawyers by India Business Law Journal
* Nominated by AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers from 2007 to 2014 as a top legal expert in Capital Markets and Corporate Finance in the Asia Pacific region
* Ranked as Notable Practitioner in Mergers and Acquisitions by IFLR1000 Asia Pacific 2024
* Recognized as Top Managing Partner by Forbes India Legal Powerlist
* Named Leading Lawyer by Legal Era India Lawyer Rankings 2024
* Awarded Best Real Estate Lawyer of the Year by BW Legal World
Through his strategic insight, global outlook, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Sumes Dewan continues to shape the evolving landscape of corporate and cross border law in India.
