Demonstrating capabilities in the entertainment, energy, real estate and logistics sectors, amongst others, the team at Trilegal is broadly experienced advising on IPOs, buybacks, foreign bonds and other transactional matters. The Mumbai-based ‘collaborative, and engaged’ team is headed by Bhakta Patnaik who is experienced in domestic and cross-border equity and debt capital market matters. Richa Choudhary is praised for her ’deep experience across sectors and across products’. Brajendu Bhaskar and Albin George Thomas are turned to by clients for their expertise in high-value international deals, while Abhinav Maker is a key member of the Delhi team. Vinay Sirohia and Murtaza Zoomkawala joined the team in October and September 2024, respectively.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘One of the best firms in India in this practice area.’
‘Richa Choudhary is one of the best capital market lawyers in India with deep experience across sectors and across products. She has the key ingredients to be an all-product lawyer, which is of immense value for large clients like us. Her passion for the job is infectious and deeply valued.’
‘The practice stands out for its deep understanding of both legal and commercial aspects, which enables the team to offer practical, solutions-oriented advice tailored to client needs. What differentiates this team is its responsiveness, strong partner involvement, and ability to handle complex matters with clarity and precision.’
‘The individuals we work with consistently stand out for their professionalism, clarity of thought, and commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice. What sets them apart is their ability to quickly grasp the commercial context behind legal issues, enabling them to offer not just legally sound, but also practically executable solutions.'
‘Trilegal brings in the uniqueness of an excellent track-record, which infuses confidence.'
‘Supportive, collaborative, and engaged. ’
‘Vijay Parthasarthi is decisive and Vinay Sirohia is clear, level-headed and involved.'
Key clients
- JSW Group
- Adani Group
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
- NTPC Green
- J.P. Morgan India Private Limited
- ICICI Securities Limited
- Jefferies India Private Limited
- JM Financial Limited
- Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited
- SBI Capital Markets Limited
- DAM Capital Advisors Limited
- HDFC Bank Limited
- IIFL Capital Services Limited (formerly known as IIFL Securities Limited)
- Nuvama Wealth Management Limited
- IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited
- Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Nikko Securities (Hong Kong)
- Concord Enviro Systems Limited
- P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Bhakta Patnaik
Other key lawyers
Vinay Sirohia; Vijay Parthasarathi; Richa Choudhary; Albin George Thomas; Brajendu Bhaskar; Murtaza Zoomkawala; Abhinav Maker