Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - India
What the Team is Known For
JSA is regularly highlighted by market observers for its exceptional track record in legal matters relating to banking and finance in India. The team has varied transactional expertise, including various roles on syndicated loans for both Indian and international lenders, and is experienced in handling high-value refinancing, acquisition finance, project finance and sponsor-backed financing. The firm is active on financing mandates for infrastructure investment trusts and is also able to assist lenders with real estate financing. JSA's lawyers are also adept at advising creditors on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Strengths
The team have incisive knowledge and understanding of the Indian legal landscape. They can apply this aptly to provide pragmatic and actionable insights that are really valuable.
The team demonstrate great insight and subject matter expertise. They also have a good read and insight into the Indian market, and have impressed with their local knowledge and expertise.
JSA has deep bench strength and a team of senior lawyers who have deep experience in the market, are excellent at execution and keep client interests in mind.
Work Highlights
JSA advised a consortium of banks consisting of Axis Bank, Canara Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank on a secured Rupee term loan facility of approximately INR3,440 crores aggregate, to STT Global Data Centres.
Notable practitioners
Karan Mitroo is based in its Delhi office. He is well placed to advise energy clients on acquisition financing and offers considerable experience in project finance work.
Karan Mitroo is a very balanced person who understands clients' requirements.
Karan Mitroo is a notable practitioner. He is fantastic and understands the market. He clearly explains how to find solutions and a way forward.
Utsav Johri specialises in acquisition and insolvency-related financing, among other matters, and has experience representing investment banks and foreign financial institutions as well as corporates. He is based out of JSA's Mumbai office.
Utsav is a lawyer with a deep understanding of banking and finance law. We find that he brings value to our discussions and drives discussions in our favour.
He is very close to the deal and we trust him not to miss anything important for us.