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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : India

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A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers a leading practice with considerable expertise in complex, highly structured transactions. It has a deep bench operating on a variety of India-related matters, including acquisition finance, payment financing, margin lending, ECBs and secured term loans. Regularly instructed by international and Indian banks, the law firm is well positioned to assist clients with debt restructuring and refinancing work, and is active on financing relating to private equity funds. Its expertise encompasses multi-jurisdictional matters, including the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and offshore jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised two private credit funds in relation to the refinancing of Advent's leveraged buyouts of Cohance Lifesciences and Suven Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • The team are really constructive in both explaining the complex issues involved to their clients and advocating for the clients' position to the other side in a solution-oriented way.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • They are among the strongest players in the market, and have remarkable consistency and excellence.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gautam Narasimhan
    Gautam Narasimhan

    Gautam Narasimhan

    Gautam Narasimhan has a notable India-focused banking and finance practice and is highly regarded for his experience in acting on behalf of lenders on acquisition finance mandates.

    • I have worked with Gautam for many years. Despite his seniority, he still works on the documents and gets on the call himself. He is someone who really enjoys the practice of law.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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