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A&O Shearman

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Situated within a global network, the India group at A&O Shearman represents domestic clients and foreign investors in a wide range of matters including debt finance, capital markets, dispute resolution, corporate M&A and energy. The practice is collectively led by five partners: Sheila Ahuja KC; Pallavi Gopinath Aney; Gautam Narasimhan; Harsh Pais; and Rishi Hindocha. Ahuja leads the international arbitration practice and has expertise in disputes related to joint ventures, energy projects and infrastructure matters, while Aney heads the capital markets group and focuses on debts and equity. Narasimhan advises numerous banking clients in private equity and credit funds. Pais is based in London and leads the global corporate practice, and Hindocha specialises in restructuring and insolvency.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has encyclopaedic knowledge across the entire spectrum of financings and deep, long standing relationships across both the lender and borrower communities. Both clients and counter-parties put their trust in them - and they act fairly and constructively to ensure successful deals. You can rely on them to get the job done efficiently and methodically.’

  • ‘Gautam Narasimhan leads the practice from the front; he is amazing due to his depth of knowledge and ability to analyse and break down complex issues. He ensures the team delivers the deal and his passion is both visible and inspiring.

Key clients

  • Reliance Industries Limited
  • EQT

Work highlights

Advised AdaniConneX, a 50:50 JV between Adani Enterprises Ltd and EdgeConneX, a leading global data centre developer, on the $875 million sustainability-linked financing of a portfolio of up to five data centres in Pune and Hyderabad.