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Capital Markets - India
What the Team is Known For
Lawyers at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co are highly reputed for equity and debt capital markets, acting on headline mandates in India. The team is regularly instructed by both financiers and issuers on high-value deals. The group possesses valuable experience in the market for IPOs, secondary offerings, QIPs and non-convertible debentures, advising a broad range of clients in sectors such as financial services, technology, energy and life sciences. The firm is instructed on REIT public offerings and is a prominent fixture on many leading domestic transactions.
Strengths
They are very knowledgeable and experienced and have a talented bunch of lawyers with good depth and breadth in the team. They are also well aware of what will and will not fly and what is 'market'.
SAM has a very deep understanding of regulations and is able to advise clients accordingly.
Work Highlights
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas assisted India Shelter Finance with its IPO, which comprised a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for the sale of equity shares by selling shareholders.
Notable practitioners
Prashant is a brilliant partner. He never loses his calm, always coming up with the right solutions. He has an immense repertoire of experiences in his past.
Prashant in some ways is the most versatile lawyer, he can do debt and equity. Prashant is one of the rare guys who has made a reputation and is credible in both debt and equity.
Nikhil is a rare mix of a great professional and a good human being. The fact that he is approachable, uncomplicated and humble meant even my junior team could directly deal with him when needed.