TLT continues to broaden the scope of its emerging markets work, and is especially active in India and the Middle East. The firm’s ‘commitment to excellence and client-centred approach truly sets it apart.’ Banking partner Peter Carney co-leads the practice with financial services disputes partner Paul Gair and insolvency specialist Kanika Kitchlu-Connolly, who is ’an exceptional lawyer and has great client management skills‘. Gair recently advised a consortium of Indian banks on the enforcement of a judgment against a high-profile Indian businessman accused of money laundering and fraud. Indian-qualified Anand Verma and structured finance expert Rich Hughes also play key roles in the practice.
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‘The TLT team is an extremely competent bunch of lawyers with some very talented partners. They understand the Indian market, the client mentality and needs, and are very open to work in line with such requirements.'
'They are one of the easiest firms to work in collaboration with when the client is an Indian client. ’
‘I have mainly worked with Kanika Kitchlu-Connolly. Kanika is an exceptional lawyer and has great client management skills. Clients have been very happy with her because of the quality of work and of the confidence she instils in clients for their assignments. She is pragmatic and solution oriented.’
‘TLT's emerging markets practice has put together a team which has a deep expertise across multiple disciplines, and each attorney not only excels in their respective fields but also brings a range of perspectives from different jurisdictions together.'
‘Working with TLT, especially with Peter Carney and Anand Verma, has been exceptional. What truly sets them apart is not just their expertise in the legal field, but also their unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled service to clients with commercially sound advice.'
- 'I must commend Peter Carney for his exceptional leadership and strategic thinking. His ability to navigate even the most challenging legal landscapes with poise and precision is truly remarkable. When compared to other firms, TLT’s commitment to excellence and client-centred approach truly sets it apart.’
- 'Understand commercials very well, good availability, ability to manage transactions on urgent basis.'
- 'Collaboration, diversity is a must mention.'
Key clients
- Punjab National Bank (International) Limited
- State Bank of India
- Amdaris
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of award-winning European tech business Amdaris on its sale to Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator, Insight Enterprises.
Acted for Punjab National Bank (International) Limited, claiming repayment of loan and overdraft facilities totalling c. EUR 15m plus interest, relating to a failed cruise ship business with obligors in multiple jurisdictions.
Acting for a consortium of 13 Indian banks on the registration and enforcement of an Indian Judgment in England & Wales against Dr Vijay Mallya and in obtaining a freezing injunction against him and more recently a bankruptcy order against him.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Peter Carney; Paul Gair; Kanika Kitchlu-Connolly
Other key lawyers
Anand Verma; Richard Houliston; Rich Hughes