Dinesh K. Melwani

Dinesh K. Melwani is a corporate attorney and Co-Chair of the Mintz International Practice, advising U.S. and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and strategic investments. His practice spans multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, energy, and sports and entertainment. With extensive transactional experience, he helps businesses and investors navigate complex corporate matters, from entity formation to high-stakes acquisitions.

Dinesh earned his LL.B. and BCL, with honors, from McGill University and his B.A., with honors, from Concordia University. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and has worked extensively with clients across North America, India, and Japan. His international background and multilingual skills—including fluency in French and Sindhi and conversational fluency in Hindi—enable him to navigate cross-border negotiations effectively.

In addition to his corporate work, Dinesh plays a key role in the sports and entertainment sectors. He advises athletes, performers, and media companies on equity investments, branding deals, and licensing agreements. He also represents investors looking to purchase major sports franchises and helps develop innovative financial structures that monetize the future earnings potential of professional athletes. His experience extends to serving as outside counsel for sports agencies and consulting on sports-related business transactions.

Dinesh K. Melwani is also a frequent speaker, presenting on entity formation, venture financing, and startup growth strategies at MIT Sloan School of Management, The Broad Institute, MassChallenge, and The Capital Network. His ability to connect legal insight with business strategy makes him a trusted advisor to emerging companies and investors.

With a career that includes a secondment to Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and work in the Tokyo office of an international law firm, Dinesh brings a deep understanding of Indian and Japanese business cultures. His global perspective and strategic approach allow him to deliver innovative solutions to clients navigating the complexities of corporate growth and investment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• McGill University
• Concordia University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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