Fielding broad sector and cross-border expertise, the capital markets team at AZB & Partners is well-regarded by its broad spectrum of clients, the list of which includes leading investment banks, issuers, promoters and shareholders, for its equity and debt-related transaction capabilities. Varoon Chandra heads the Mumbai-based team and has experience handling the range of issues surrounding IPO, QIP and FCCB transactions. Lionel D’Almeida is a key member of the team for advising on securities-related transactions, along with buy-back and debt related matters. Srinath Dasari and Agnik Bhattacharyya, based in Bangalore and New Delhi respectively, are ports of call for international clients seeking cross-border experience. Rahul Aggarwal and Sweta Ananthanarayanan are also key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their teams are well-integrated and demonstrate a deep understanding of client priorities. Their collaborative style, vast experience in the Indian capital markets space, and their adaptability are key strengths.'
- 'Janhavi Seksaria is an outstanding professional. She is always closely involved in issues and makes herself available when required. She is very business-oriented but at the same time, she clearly sets out which are the issues that are red flags.'
- 'AZB is a firm that is multidisciplinary and therefore can provide you legal advice in relation to any issues that arise during the process.'
- 'They are very business-oriented and try to accommodate to business needs while being very clear on red flags.'
- 'Janhavi Seksaria is always directly involved in assisting with the issue.'
- 'The team is very committed and involved.'
Key clients
- Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
- Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited
- Anand Rathi Wealth Limited
- Aptus Value Housing Finance India Limited
- Afcons Infrastructure Limited
- Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
- Arisinfra Solutions Limited
- AU Small Finance Bank Limited
- Avalon Technologies Limited
- Axis Bank Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sweta Ananthanarayanan
Practice head
Varoon Chandra
Other key lawyers
Lionel D’Almeida; Srinath Dasari; Agnik Bhattacharyya; Janhavi Seksaria; Rahul Aggarwal; Sweta Ananthanarayanan