Mahesh V. Parlikad (Hesh)

Hesh Parlikad represents companies and financial institutions in all phases of litigation, including trial, arbitration, and appellate proceedings. His practice focuses on disputes involving complex financial products and securities, and he has litigated and tried novel disputes arising out of the Lehman bankruptcy concerning derivatives governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation. He also has represented financial institutions in prelitigation and litigation matters concerning securitizations and structured financial products. Hesh also has a growing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practice and has frequently advised clients on disputes concerning renewable energy derivative transactions. Hesh was recently named as one of only five "Next Generation Partners" by The Legal 500 for financial services litigation.

In addition, Hesh has in-depth experience litigating cross-border issues and defending foreign companies in U.S. courts. He advised Tech Mahindra on U.S. securities laws issues involved in its successful acquisition of India-based and NYSE-listed Satyam Computer Services in 2009, and then represented Tech Mahindra in securities and investor cases in the United States and England. By coordinating court and regulatory proceedings in the United States, England, and India, Hesh helped Tech Mahindra successfully resolve much of the worldwide investor claims faced by Satyam.

Hesh chairs the Inclusion and Advancement Committee in Jones Day's New York Office and co-chairs the Firm's South Asian Attorneys' Group. He also chairs the Endorsements Committee of the South Asian Bar Association of North America.