Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 4
Email address
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+91 22 6658 8000About
Provided by DSK Legal
With globalisation, consolidation and diversification of the financial industry, the banking and finance sector in India has become increasingly complex. Keeping this in mind, it has always been our endeavour to stay ahead of the curve. DSK Legal’s Banking & Finance team works closely with both lenders and borrowers and regularly advises on complex and nuanced deal structures which require a blend of a range of products, including financing, securitisation, restructuring and advisory.
Our Banking & Finance practice broadly covers (i) corporate finance; (ii) structured finance, which can include private placement and public issues of debentures, bonds, debt – equity swaps and other forms mezzanine and bridge financing; (iii) international banking, which includes advising on external commercial borrowings and overseas direct investment; (iv) securitization and factoring; (v) project finance, which includes advising public and private sector banks and financial institutions on financing of infrastructure projects; and (vi) debt restructuring and financing. We are also very active with respect to debt funding in the real estate space, advising most of the major real estate funds in the market.
Our Banking & Finance team also closely works with the Dispute Resolution team in disputes relating to recovery/resolution of distressed assets before the Debt Recovery Tribunal and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals.
Chambers Review
DSK Legal has an active presence in the lending sphere with offices across India. The firm acts for significant domestic and international financial institutions on loan provision and the financing aspects of restructurings. The lawyers are familiar with regulatory reviews and ensuring establishments enter the Indian market in accordance with local guidelines.
Work Highlights
- DSK Legal advised Athaang Infrastructure and Kashi Tollway on the aggregate INR23.5 billion project financing, taken by Kashi Tollway from the State Bank of India, for the operation and management of National Highways No.19.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides relevant, timely and effective legal advice for resolution of our issues. It is adept at dealing with the subject matter and clearly communicates on timelines."
"It is an excellent firm with a very capable team that is also very responsive."
"DSK Legal has excellent domain knowledge and experience of handling complex and sophisticated transactions."
"The team provides relevant, timely and effective legal advice for resolution of our issues. It is adept at dealing with the subject matter and clearly communicates on timelines."
"It is an excellent firm with a very capable team that is also very responsive."
"DSK Legal has excellent domain knowledge and experience of handling complex and sophisticated transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Anjan Dasgupta is a partner in DSK Legal's Mumbai office. He is viewed as an infrastructure and project finance specialist, though he also advises on other relevant matters relating to areas such as real estate and shipping.
"Anjan is always available on call and ready to help without looking at the clock."
"Anjangives strategic guidance and is hardworking, helpful and assertive. He comes up with clear solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
DSK Legal
India
Clients
Provided by DSK Legal
Axis Bank and Axis Finance
Deutsche Bank
Export and Import Bank of India
HDFC Bank and HDFC Real Estate Fund
ICICI Bank Group
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd
LIC and LIC Housing Finance
Maersk Trade Finance
NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited
State Bank of India