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 A&O Shearman M&A team stand apart from their peers in their ability to grasp commercial objectives and help clients meet those objectives. In particular, Harsh Pais brings a wealth of knowledge and experience across jurisdictions to deliver innovative solutions for clients, particularly in complex situations. ’
  • 'The A&O Shearman M&A team seamlessly blends legal expertise with commercial acumen to bring the best results for their clients. Our collaboration with them on matters has felt seamless.’

Key clients

  • Reliance Industries Limited EQT Temasek Tata Sons Sanlam Group JERA Parkwind N.V. Vedanta Group Sterlite Serentica Renewables Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Hapag-Lloyd AG Chevron Vitality Global Discovery Ltd Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund Brookfield Asset Management Ltd Mubadala Investment Company Alberta Investment Management Corporation Corio Generation JSW Steel Ltd. Bharti Enterprises Actis Aditya Birla Corporation Ltd. FAJR Capital DWS Asset Management Indorama Ventures BG Exploration and Production India Limited AdaniConneX

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.