Banking & Finance

Khaitan & Co is a leading law firm in India which is recognised for its good client following among both domestic and overseas lenders. The team is credited as particularly active on project finance, and also advises on a range of high-value acquisition financings, refinancing, debt investment and real estate financing. The firm is active in sectors such as energy, aviation and technology. Some of its key clients include Credit Suisse, Power Finance Corporation and Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors.

"They are one of the largest and strongest firms in India, with incredible depth and expertise."

"Khaitan do not get bogged down in legalism or lost in the documents but appreciate the underlying purpose of the deal."

Khaitan & Co advised the State Bank of India on extending a short-term loan aggregating to approximately INR2250 crores to Vodafone Idea.

Siddharth Srivastava is a partner based in Khaitan & Co's New Delhi office. He regularly advises clients on loan facilities, refinancing matters and project finance. "He can even convince the other party in negotiations with his finessed legal reasoning."

Devidas Banerji is a partner in Khaitan & Co's Kolkata office. He has advised on acquisition finance and project finance.

Manisha Shroff is a partner at Khaitan & Co and is based in its Mumbai office. She is well recognised for her work in advising lenders on acquisition financing and securitisation. She also has experience in assisting clients with bridge financing and project financing matters. "Manisha is highly regarded in the legal circle, with a good amount of experience and a high degree of knowledge."