Raja J. Patil

Raja J. Patil is a Partner in Dentons' Corporate group, specialising in Mergers and Acquisitions. He maintains a multi-disciplinary practice that spans several practice areas, serving as outside general counsel for clients ranging from small start-ups and family offices to large, publicly traded companies.

Raja has substantial experience with complex M&A transactions, particularly involving software development companies, SaaS companies, medical device companies and businesses in highly regulated industries. His practice encompasses real estate acquisitions and dispositions, hospitality and hotel development, franchising and distribution, and commercial lending. He has successfully closed transactions involving franchised businesses, hotels and restaurants, and has advised on financings with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exceeding US$350 million in loan proceeds.

Raja holds a J.D. and an MBA from Washington University (2003) and a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University (1998). He is recognised by The Best Lawyers in America in Real Estate Law, Banking and Finance Law, and Corporate Law.