Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : India
Band 2
Contact number
+65 6230 3900Chambers Review
Sidley Austin's respected team is recognised for its deep experience in equity and debt capital markets. It routinely advises on a range of offerings including high-profile IPOs, QIPs, block trades and Regulation S offerings. Singapore-based, with additional expertise relating to convertible bond issuances, it is a popular choice of adviser to international and domestic investment banks. Key clients include ICICI Securities, BNP Paribas and Edelweiss Financial Services.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin acted as international counsel to lead managers Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, IIFL Securities, Jefferies India and JP Morgan India in connection with the INR43 billion Section 4(a) and Regulation S IPO of Mankind Pharma.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin were extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile given our tight timelines. They have detailed knowledge on Indian capital markets and SEBI regulations."
"On all our deals we have literally had round-the-clock assistance from the entire team. Sidley have never shied away from adding resources at critical junctures in the journey of the transaction, and we are grateful for that."
"Sidley Austin were extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile given our tight timelines. They have detailed knowledge on Indian capital markets and SEBI regulations."
"On all our deals we have literally had round-the-clock assistance from the entire team. Sidley have never shied away from adding resources at critical junctures in the journey of the transaction, and we are grateful for that."
Notable Practitioners
Manoj Bhargava is highly regarded for his equity capital markets expertise and is based in Sidley Austin's Singapore office.
"Manoj is a highly professional and detail-oriented lawyer. He always goes out of his way to assist us in complex matters, given his breadth of knowledge and experience of Indian capital markets. He also adds value in commercial and strategic decisions, given his depth of work in prior capital raises, both in India and globally."
"Manoj has made it his passion to ensure that client service is topmost in his mind. His problem-solving approach and calm demeanour have allowed us to resolve extremely tricky situations with difficult clients. His understanding of timelines, especially on commercially critical matters, is outstanding."