With a client roster comprising many leading domestic and international banks, AZB & Partners’ cross-border experience is an asset to clients with both transactional and regulatory banking mandates. The team is led by the duo of infrastructure and project finance specialist Bahram Vakil and Anand Shah, who regularly handles domestic and cross-border debt transactions. Hufriz Wadia is known for her expertise in the social and sustainable financing space, while Nikunj Maheshwari regularly advises banks, financial institutions and overseas funds on debt transactions. Other key members of the team include Hardeep Sachdeva, Ishan Handa and Karthik Mudaliar.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas offers advice on project finance work, commercial borrowings and debt restructurings to clients from multiple industries, with a particularly strong presence in the energy and infrastructure sectors. L. Viswanathan regularly advises corporates on project financings with specific expertise in the regulatory aspects of the energy sector; he jointly heads up the team with acquisition and real estate finance expert Leena Chacko, bond and structured debt financing specialist Santosh Janakiram, and Cyril Shroff. Amey Pathak regularly advises major Indian and multinational banks and financial institutions on project development and project finance mandates. Gayatri Shanker and Subhojit Sadhu are other key contacts.

A number of domestic and international banks, financial institutions and private credit funds turn to JSA Law for advice on the full spectrum of domestic and international lending transactions. The team works closely with the firm’s capital markets and M&A practices to provide holistic advice to its clients. The practice is led by Aashit Shah, who has substantial experience in advising banks, NBFCs and borrowers on complex and bespoke financings in India. Dina Wadia regularly assists clients with debt restructuring and security enforcement assignments, while Utsav Johri specialises in acquisition finance transactions. Soumitra Majumdar, Tirthankar Datta and Anish Mashruwala are other key contacts.

Juris Corp has built a strong reputation for handling domestic and cross-border finance mandates for a plethora of clients, including large international and domestic banks, financial intermediaries, and large conglomerates. In addition to advising on financing transactions, the team also assists with regulatory and compliance issues. Vedanarayanan Lakshmanan has extensive experience in structuring and executing financial products; he jointly leads the team with Jayesh H, acquisition finance expert Saurabh Sharma, and Ankit Sinha, who regularly works with non-banking financial companies. Other key members of the team include equity financing and compliance specialist Rupul Jhanjee and associate Akshay Kelkar.

Khaitan & Co. relies on its pan-India presence to provide advice on complex financing transactions to a diverse client base that comprises major corporates, banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. Key areas of expertise include acquisition financings, real estate finance work, mezzanine financings and regulatory issues. Kumar Saurabh Singh is well renowned for his expertise in all variations of debt transactions, while Devidas Banerji leads the team in Kolkata and is known for his expertise in the aviation finance space. Manisha Shroff specialises in domestic and international debt issuance transactions, while the duo of Siddharth Srivastava and Rajeev Vidhani have extensive expertise in syndicated lending arrangements and structured finance matters.

The sizable team of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has a strong track record of working with both lenders and borrowers on the full range of finance matters. The team, which is led by Shardul Shroff, works with a diverse set of clients, including domestic and international banks, private equity sponsors, institutional investors, clearing corporations, NBFCs, multilateral institutions, specialty funds, and corporate borrowers. Shilpa Mankar Ahluwalia regularly advises companies on fintech-related investments and product structuring, while Shubhangi Garg focuses on debt capital markets and structured finance work. Zubin Mehta is known for his expertise in bank acquisitions and bank exit strategies in India, and Deepto Roy is experienced in handling project finance mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Other key members include Veena Sivaramakrishnan, Soummo Biswas and Anurag Dwivedi.

Clients from a variety of backgrounds come to Talwar Thakore & Associates for advice on a range of financing transactions, including structured finance, project finance, equity finance, mezzanine finance, and securitisation mandates. The team has particular expertise in domestic and cross-border fundraisings and acquisition finance transactions. Sonali Mahapatra has longstanding experience in handling debt restructuring and debt capital markets work; she jointly heads up the team with Gautam Saha, who regularly advises international and domestic lenders in India. Rituparno Bhattacharya focuses on the areas of asset finance securitisation and trade finance, while Nidhi Rani is experienced in acting for lenders on structured and leveraged finance deals. Pragya Sood, Ambarish Mohanty and Tanay Agarwal are other key contacts.

Dentons Link Legal’s banking and finance team regularly assists major Indian private and public sector banks with domestic and international transactions spanning across a wide range of sectors, including the construction, infrastructure, energy, and education industries. Nidhi Pathania is well renowned for her expertise in handling complex insolvency matters for multiple Indian banks, and jointly leads the team with Anand Srivastava. Samantha Fernandes’ practice entails a wide range of transactions, including syndicated financings, NCD issuances, and cross-border financing work, while Namita Das is active in the debt resolution space. Other key members include litigation expert P Ravi Charan and Y Sriniwas Arun, who regularly advises corporates and banks on the restructuring of debt and stressed assets.

DSK Legal is highly active in the banking and finance sector and works with a mix of private sector and public sector clients, spanning both borrowers and lenders. Sajit Suvarna and Srinivas B.R. are considered among the leading names in the real estate and construction finance sector, while Anjan Dasgupta is renowned for advising Indian and international clients on financial services regulations and policies. Ajay Shaw handles advisory and transactional work pertaining to corporate funding, project funding and structured funding, while Roochi Loona specialises in representing public sector banks and government authorities in project finance and structured finance transactions. Other key contacts include Ashish Pahariya, Karan Ajitsaria, Saloni Mody and Avinash Kumar Khard.

Kochhar & Co. fields a team of dedicated banking and finance lawyers who work closely with the firm’s bankruptcy and litigation teams to assist clients with financing transactions. Key areas of strength include project finance, syndicated lending, acquisition finance and trade finance mandates. Pradeep Ratnam is known for his expertise in cross-border and international financings; he jointly heads up the team with Sujatha Rangachari and Sharmil Bhushan, who handles debt restructuring, security enforcement and insolvency resolution assignments. Other key members of the team include Parul Verma and Swapnil Sant, who have particular expertise in handling project finance transactions in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India handles domestic and cross-border transactions for a wide variety of clients, including banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, investment funds, mutual funds, and foreign investors. Karan Mitroo regularly assists clients with foreign and domestic debt financings, and Girish Rawat’s practice has a particular focus on project finance and acquisition finance work. Nishant Singh is known for his expertise in debt financing transactions, both domestic and international. Purvi Dabbiru and Kartikeya Dubey are experienced in advising both borrowers and lenders on the full spectrum of project finance transactions across multiple business sectors.

Phoenix Legal is highly experienced in the structured capital and debt market space and regularly advises a variety of lending institutions. The team is equally effective in syndicated lending work and assists clients with the structuring of loans, letters of credit and transactional banking facilities. Sawant Singh is known for his expertise in asset reconstructions and consortium banking transactions and jointly heads up the team with Abhishek Saxena and cross-border financing expert Aditya Bhargava. Other key members include Harsh Arora, who has built a reputation for advising major international and Indian banks and financial institutions on investments in Indian companies, and Mithila Bhati, who regularly advises clients on acquisition financings.

Boutique law firm ZBA is adept at handling banking and finance matters for a range of foreign and Indian banks and financial institutions. Key areas of expertise include cross-border and domestic loans, acquisition financings, and structured finance matters. The practice is led by Niloufer Lam, who has extensive experience in assisting public sector entities, acting as both lenders and borrowers, in high-value lending transactions.

Bharucha & Partners is known for its ability to handle complex transactional and regulatory matters for a diverse client base that includes domestic and international banks, NBFCs and financial institutions. Rohit Sharma has particular expertise in project finance work in the infrastructure and energy sectors and jointly leads the practice with Alka Bharucha and Justin Bharucha.

Clients from a wide range of sectors, including the real estate, aviation, education, power, infrastructure, telecoms and manufacturing industries, rely on Dhaval Vussonji & Partners for assistance with the full range of financing transactions. Prachi Dave has extensive experience in advising banks, funds, and conglomerates on matters related to mezzanine funding, structured finance and debt securities. Manisha Paranjape and Malavika Menon have in-depth knowledge of domestic banking and finance with particular expertise in the real estate sector.

The banking and finance practice at Dhir & Dhir Associates has a particular focus on structuring and restructuring transactions and refinancing loans. The team is also known for its ability to advise both lenders and borrowers on contentious and non-contentious matters. Guranpreet Singh Sarna heads up the practice and has longstanding experience in advising on project, infrastructure and real estate financing mandates, further assisted by principal associate Shikha Singh, who has vast expertise in assisting with the real estate financing transactions.

S&R Associates is known for the breadth of its capabilities in the hospitality, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy and real estate sectors, advising a diverse set of Indian and international clients on significant banking and finance transactions. Divyanshu Pandey heads up the practice and is well renowned for his expertise in acquisition finance, project finance, insolvency resolution and debt capital markets work. Arpita Garg and Kinnari Sanghvi are other key members of the team.

Saraf and Partners’ banking and finance team has an impressive track record of handling complex and high-value financing transactions and debt restructurings, both domestic and international. Mohit Saraf and Bikash Jhawar co-head the team and regularly advise clients on syndicated loans and project financing transactions. Rohit Raghavan and Abir Lal Dey are well renowned for their expertise in trade finance and real estate financing matters. Other key members include Satadru Goswami and banking law expert Priyamvada Haridas.

SNG & PARTNERS’ banking and finance team is experienced in handling domestic and cross-border financing transactions for a plethora of clients, including domestic and international banks and NBFCs. Rajesh Narain Gupta regularly advises clients on transactional and contentious matters and jointly leads the team with Amit Aggarwal, who specialises in the full range of debt transactions. Anju Gandhi is the go-to person for commercial borrowing and institutional loans, while Aditya Vikram Dua specialises in real estate and acquisition financings.

Under the leadership of Shivi Rastogi, the structured debt team at Amicus handles a significant amount of financing transactions for private entities and investment funds, with strong expertise in debt investment transactions. Abhilasha Bhatia is known for her expertise in acquisition finance, project finance, and securitisation transactions.

Argus Partners‘ broad practice encompasses structured finance, promoter funding and securitisation mandates. The group advises a range of domestic and international banks, asset reconstruction companies and other banking financial institutions. Managing partner Krishnava Dutt leads the banking and finance team from Mumbai, while Prakash Panjabi is an experienced figure in debt issuances and debt restructurings. Aastha represents a range of lenders and borrowers in syndicated lending and project finance transactions, while Nidhi Arya regularly assists with transactional matters, including construction financings and external commercial borrowing, with a particular focus on the real estate sector.

King, Stubb & Kasiva’s banking and finance practice primarily focuses on advising lenders on a wide range of lending and structured finance transactions. Practice head Siddartha Karnani has extensive experience in handling a broad range of domestic and cross-border real estate acquisition and financing work. Another key point of contact is senior associate Darshit Shah, who regularly advises private and public banks and NBFCs on the full plethora of secured and unsecured financing transactions.

Krishnamurthy and Co draws banking and finance expertise from across the firm, with demonstrable experience in project finance work, asset financings and structured finance transactions. Rukmini Roychowdhury heads up the team and advises banks and other financial institutions on lending transactions and receivable financings, while Zeeshan Khan assists both lenders and borrowers with all kinds of transactional matters.

Majmudar & Partners has a strong track record in advising Indian banks and foreign NBFCs on the full range of banking and finance matters, including syndicated finance, trade finance, external commercial borrowing and project finance mandates. Akil Hirani has extensive experience in advising banks and other institutions on refinancing transactions. Fraser Alexander is another key contact who specialises in banking matters and regularly assists Indian banks with banking litigation.