Banking & Finance - India
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"Khaitan & Co has an experienced finance team for all sorts of financing transactions."
"It's a professional and well-rounded team. They are well staffed and proactive."
Work highlights
Khaitan & Co represented REC in its grant of a INR25.6 billion term loan to JSW Renew Energy.
Notable practitioners
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. "Siddharth is our absolute go-to lawyer for all complex matters. He is our first port of call for any difficult legal situation and has consistently delivered results."
Devidas Banerji is a partner in Khaitan & Co's Kolkata office. He has advised on acquisition finance and project finance. "Devidas is a great lawyer, who is always approachable and very proactive." "He has strong commercial awareness."
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.