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Capital Markets - India
What the Team is Known For
Khaitan & Co has a dedicated team of capital markets lawyers in India, held in high regard for its work advising on a range of offerings. The team is able to handle novel DCM matters including high-yield bonds, as well as ECM engagements such as IPOs and QIPs. The firm acts for well-known domestic and international investment banks, financial institutions and public sector organisations, as well as corporates from a range of sectors.
Strengths
Khaitan has a good sense of what is market and thinks strategically about how a deal is likely to play out. They partner to provide an overall solution and strategy rather than just legal advice.
Khaitan's team is exceptionally commercial and understands the deal pulse very well. There are no ego hassles. We know we are in safe hands and the deal will happen.
Work Highlights
Khaitan & Co acted for the book-running lead managers on the IPO of RR Kabel, which comprised a fresh issue of shares and an offer of equity shares by certain selling shareholders.
Notable practitioners
Abhimanyu is helpful in guiding the company with his expert knowledge of the subject.
Abhimanyu provides excellent quality services.
It has been a very good experience working with Manisha. She is a very solution-oriented lawyer and good to work with.
Manisha is very professional while handling assignments, including providing valuable guidance on compliance matters.
Aditya provides solutions to complex issues. He has a good understanding of legal complications and their impact on a transaction and the business overall.
Gautham is a very strong capital markets lawyer. He is very solution-oriented and hands-on in his approach.
Gautham clearly has a deep understanding of Indian capital markets and is a trusted adviser for all things IPO-related.
Thomas George's practice encompasses all aspects of ECM work, including initial public offerings and rights issues.
Thomas is a thorough professional with a good listening ear and gives apt suggestions and clarifications. He has immense patience to hear out the company and is well-versed in the subject.
He has a strong ability to navigate capital markets regulations and find practical solutions for issuers and underwriters.