Argus Partners' team advises domestic and international banks, NBFCs, credit funds and corporates on a wealth of transactions spanning structured finance, securitisations, project finance, syndicated lending and debt issuances. The team also has expertise in real estate financing and regularly works alongside colleagues in Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata on cross-office mandates. Krishnava Dutt, Aastha and Utkarsh Bandhu helm the practice. Aastha is very active in advising major banks, financial sponsors and funds on complex transactions and also has a background in real estate finance, project finance and insolvency matters. Bandhu joined the team in July 2024 and brings expertise in debt capital markets, restructurings and insolvencies.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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‘Very strong on legal principles and understanding of law. Excellent negotiation and drafts.'
Key clients
- HDFC Bank Limited
- HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund
- Ascertis Credit
- Ares SSG
- SWAMIH Investment Fund I (SWAMIH)
- Nisus Finance & Investment Managers LLP
- InCred Alternative Investments
- UTI Alternatives
- Clearwater Capital
- Piramal Capital
- India Resurgence Fund
- Union Bank of India
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- State Bank of India
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Citibank N.A.
- Aditya Birla Finance Limited
- Certus Capital
- Ind Swift Laboratories Limited
Work highlights
Advised the client on the acquisition of a retail-cum-SME loan portfolio of an aggregate value of approximately Rs 2,613 Crore from JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Company.
Advised the client on an investment of INR 1400 crore made by Davidson Kempner, by way of subscription to non-convertible debentures issued by Adhunik and its promoter group.
Advising HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund - 3 on one of its largest investments to date in Adarsh Developers, a leading real estate and hospitality group in Bengaluru, through the subscription of listed and unlisted non-convertible debentures.
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Practice head
Krishnava Dutt; Aastha; Utkarsh Bandhu