Capital Markets: Debt | Asia-Pacific

Dina Wadia is a partner at JSA in Mumbai. She frequently acts for both lenders and issuers on debt capital markets issuances, including MTN programme establishment and updates.

"Niloufer has a strong understanding of the regulations and product knowledge, with several years of experience in the debt capital market space."

"Firstly, Rahul has wide experience. If you look at capital markets trades, he's the one driving most of it, the complicated structured deals, even the debut deals. He sits down and thinks over the different issues and the ways to resolve them." 

"Bhakta is my go-to for all legal matters involving the capital markets. He's a wonderful person to work with and I genuinely value his opinion on matters. He has also gone above and beyond his duties to support me in making well-thought-through decisions."

H Jayesh is a highly respected derivatives specialist. Based in Mumbai, he also advises financial institutions on SEBI regulations.

Manisha Shroff is a partner at Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. She has expertise in debt capital markets work, including bond and notes issuances.

Prashant Gupta is a partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co in Delhi, and heads the capital markets practice of the firm. He acts for both issuers and underwriters on high-value IPO and QIP work, as well as bonds.

Varoon Chandra is a senior partner at AZB & Partners and is based in Mumbai. He is instructed by major financial institutions and handles large-scale IPOs, QIPs and MTNs.

"Gokul was continuously available, liaising with various stakeholders, contributing to discussions and helping point out fundamental issues. He is very supportive and sensitive to timelines and the need to complete on time."

Pranav Sharma is a partner at Trilegal's Mumbai office. He is well regarded for his work on debt capital markets, including high-value bond issuances.

Uttara Kolhatkar is a partner at JSA's Mumbai office. She advises domestic and international financiers on debt capital market matters in India, such as MTN programmes.

Yash Ashar is a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and is based in its Mumbai office. He has long been considered a market leader in this space. He leads major rights issues and QIPs, as well as bonds.

"Apurva is an enthusiastic problem solver with a good knowledge of the law. She displays client orientation and possesses a strong ability to provide a balanced solution. Her ability to meet deadlines whilst providing solutions makes her stand out from her peers."

"Jitesh's level of responsiveness is commendable. He is also aware of the commercial situation happening in capital markets in India, and it adds further insights beyond the legal aspect."

Murtaza Zoomkawala is noted for advising issuers and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets instruments, including sustainability-linked notes, NCDs and MTN programmes.

Priyanka Kumar assists banks and investors on complex debt issuances and structured finance matters.