Tejinder Mahil is a Partner in the Corporate team at Knights, renowned for delivering commercially astute legal solutions to clients across the globe.
With over 30 years’ experience as an international corporate and commercial solicitor in London and Hong Kong, Tejinder advises on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, bond and promissory note issuances, and real estate development financings. Tejinder’s expertise spans shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and hospitality and gaming projects throughout the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
He acts for a diverse client base—including sovereign and private investment funds, multinational corporations, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals—on strategic investments and commercial transactions such as franchising, agency and distribution agreements, and sponsorship, endorsement, and merchandise licensing. Recognised by the International Financial Law Review as a “Leading Lawyer” in M&A and private equity, Tejinder is valued for his solutions-oriented approach and deep sector knowledge, covering retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, real estate, technology, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, transport infrastructure, and financial services.
Representative transactions include:
- Acquisition of a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic seals
- Purchase of a hotel and sports leisure facility in the UK
- Spin-off of an optical medical device business in the UK
- Acquisition of a Hong Kong healthcare supplement manufacturer
- Structuring and funding of multiple UK residential development projects using innovative financing structures
- Joint venture structuring and financing of real estate projects in Europe, Asia, and North America
- Advising on hotel development and management projects across Asia-Pacific, including Hong Kong, China, Macau, India, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan
Tejinder is known for his pragmatic, client-focused advice and his ability to navigate complex, cross-border legal challenges with clarity and confidence.