Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Global

India

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across India.

Rankings overview for Departments

3

  1. Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
  2. Phoenix Legal
  3. Saraf and Partners
  4. Wadia Ghandy & Co
4

  1. SNG & Partners 16 Years Ranked
  2. Argus Partners
  3. Dentons Link Legal
  4. DSK Legal
  5. Kochhar & Co.
  6. Samvad Partners
5

  1. Bharucha & Partners
  2. CMS INDUSLAW
  3. Jerome Merchant + Partners
  4. LEx Aeterna Practices (LEAP)
  5. NL LEGAL
  6. S&R Associates

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. AZB & Partners
    1
    AZB & Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    AZB & Partners is a well-established law firm in India that advises domestic and international banks on a wide variety of work, including syndicated lending, ECB and corporate finance transactions. The team is also a go-to choice of counsel for key borrowers in the market and is active on structured and project finance transactions as well as securitisation issues. The firm handles a number of real estate financings and offers additional expertise in handling corporate insolvency matters.

  2. JSA
    1
    JSA
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    JSA is regularly highlighted by market observers for its exceptional track record in legal matters relating to banking and finance in India. The team has varied transactional expertise, including various roles on syndicated loans for both Indian and international lenders, and is experienced in handling high-value refinancing, acquisition finance, project finance and sponsor-backed financing. The firm is active on financing mandates for infrastructure investment trusts and is also able to assist lenders with real estate financing. JSA's lawyers are also adept at advising creditors on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

  3. Trilegal
    1
    Trilegal
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Trilegal has a long-established legal practice which is well-versed in advising large banks and financial institutions on complex structured transactions in India. The team is active across project finance, refinancing, acquisition finance and term loans. It also boasts experience in private credit transactions, in which the team has acted for global investment firms. The lawyers are additionally experienced in distressed debt transactions and syndicated lending, and handle deals across the renewable energy, transportation and real estate spaces.

  4. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1
  5. TT&A
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is a full-service law firm in India with an established track record of advising major banks, financial institutions and borrowers. The law firm is a popular choice for a range of work in project and acquisition financing, as well as commercial borrowing. Other areas of expertise for the team include real estate finance as well as debt restructuring and assisting with insolvency proceedings.

  2. Juris Corp
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Khaitan & Co
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
  2. Phoenix Legal
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
  3. Saraf and Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Wadia Ghandy & Co
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. 4
    SNG & Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    SNG & Partners is acknowledged for its active legal practice in India and serves an established base of banking clients. The firm is regularly involved in substantial rupee-denominated corporate loans, as well as ECB lending, structured credit matters and project finance. The lawyers are active on several real estate and construction financing mandates.

  2. Argus Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 4
  3. Dentons Link Legal
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 4
  4. DSK Legal
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Kochhar & Co.
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 4
  6. Samvad Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Bharucha & Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 5
  2. CMS INDUSLAW
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 5
  3. Jerome Merchant + Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 5
  4. LEx Aeterna Practices (LEAP)
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 5
  5. NL LEGAL
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 5
  6. S&R Associates
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 5