Banking & Finance | Asia-Pacific

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.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has a superb reputation among major banking and financial players, and is active on some of the most high-value financings in India. The banking team is instructed as lenders' legal counsel as well as by borrowers on matters such as project finance, and serves as local counsel to international firms. The team is also active on securitisation, loan portfolio sales and acquisition finance. The lawyers have additional expertise in handling insolvency resolution matters for major lenders, and the team is especially active on deals in the energy and infrastructure spaces. Clients include development financial institutions, foreign banks and investment funds.

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.

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.

TT&A is widely considered to be a formidable team of lawyers for sophisticated banking work in India and is valued for its international experience. The law firm is regularly entrusted with important mandates in India by major international banks and non-banking financial companies, with particular activity on high-value acquisition finance, structured debt and refinancing for lenders. The firm also acts for domestic borrowers, including those in the energy sector, as well as handling real estate financing.

Juris Corp is especially active on structured finance and distressed transactions in India, alongside a range of other areas including acquisition and project finance. The lawyers are also capable in syndicated finance and security creation matters, as well as trade finance. The team represents a range of international and domestic banks, alongside non-bank financial institutions, handling deals relating to sectors such as manufacturing and energy. Juris Corp counts a substantial amount of cross-border work among its activity.

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.

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.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India is known for its project finance and acquisition finance expertise. The firm is also highly active as lenders' counsel on corporate financing for major national companies. The lawyers regularly advise on restructuring and commercial borrowings and are active representing clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors. The team is especially active in the renewable power space, including solar project financings.

Samvad Partners is recognised for its work in project finance, including a track record of advising both lenders and borrowers on deals in India. The firm often handles financing in the infrastructure and energy spaces, including in relation to renewable energy. The lawyers are experienced in ECBs, rupee term loans and refinancing. Samvad Partners is especially well placed to advise non-bank financial companies on lending transactions and regulatory issues. Samvad Partners' offices are situated in key locations across India, with an esteemed client base of Indian banks.

Lawyers at Saraf and Partners are well-versed in a range of banking and finance matters in India. The firm regularly assists banks and corporates with project finance matters, particularly in the renewable energy space. The team has strong expertise in restructuring and insolvency issues, as well as matters in the real estate sector. The firm has offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

Wadia Ghandy & Co has a long-established legal practice with particularly deep experience advising on regulatory matters in banking and finance, as well as project finance, complex security arrangements and refinancing structuring. The team is also well-placed to advise on acquisitions in the finance sector in India. The firm regularly represents major banks, non-bank financial companies and borrowers, and often undertakes work relating to the real estate sector.

Argus Partners has a well-respected team of banking and finance lawyers in India, with particular expertise in restructuring and debt-related matters. The firm also regularly advises clients on project finance, loan portfolio transactions and structured finance. The law firm has offices across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

Dentons Link Legal is recognised for its banking and finance expertise, with particular strength in project finance and refinancing mandates. The firm is also active on corporate debt restructuring and syndicated finance. The team is highly capable in representing both lenders and borrowers and regularly handles deals relating to transport infrastructure, renewable energy and waste treatment projects, among others.

DSK Legal has an active presence in the lending sphere with offices across India. The firm acts for significant domestic and international financial institutions on loan provision and the financing aspects of restructurings. The lawyers are familiar with regulatory reviews and ensuring establishments enter the Indian market in accordance with local guidelines.

Lawyers at Kochhar & Co. are well-versed in representing Indian banks in domestic and cross-border financings, including syndicated loan transactions and project finance matters. The firm is particularly involved in international work between the Middle East and India, and maintains an overseas office in the UAE. The team also has expertise in debt restructuring and fintech.

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.

Bharucha & Partners acts as both borrower and lender-side legal counsel on a range of matters in India, including acquisition financing, rupee term loans, project finance and loan portfolio sales. The firm regularly represents leading corporates in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. The department is equipped to handle cross-border matters, including Singapore-related work.

IndusLaw possesses a wide-ranging and growing banking practice. It often represents borrowers financing real estate construction, infrastructure and energy projects. The team advises across the documentation, structuring and compliance for complex financings.

Jerome Merchant + Partners is recognised for its work assisting mainly borrowers with financing transactions including term loans, ECBs and debentures. Clients also benefit from its broader corporate transactional offering.