Financial Services

The Firm has considerable expertise in the financial services sector with a diverse clientele, including leading domestic and foreign banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, AMCs, debt funds and corporate houses. Our advisory services cover a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters, including private credit, infrastructure finance, securitisation, debt capital markets and derivates. We have extensive experience in advising funds and financial institutions on structured domestic and cross-border private credit transactions. Our expertise encompasses comprehensive guidance to various market participants in complex financial structures, including securitisation arrangements, portfolio aggregation strategies, multifaceted financing solutions for corporate takeovers, strategic debt workouts, and sophisticated refinancing transactions. In infrastructure finance, we offer end-to-end advisory services across sectors, with significant expertise in real estate, transport and renewable energy projects, delivering innovative solutions to meet the intricate demands of infrastructure finance. 

In the regulatory space, we provide comprehensive advice to a diverse range of clients in the financial services sector. Our expertise spans global financial institutions, including commercial and investment banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, nonbank lenders, sovereign wealth funds, and government-owned banks. We also assist emerging players in the financial ecosystem, such as fintech companies and payment service providers, helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes with precision and foresight.

The Firm is also widely recognized for its expertise in mergers and acquisitions within the financial services sector. Our team provides end-to-end support for complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including public M&A, investments, joint ventures, and asset purchases tied to fund reorganizations. With deep expertise in related areas such as antitrust, disputes, finance, regulatory, and indirect tax, we deliver holistic solutions that address every aspect of a transaction. From structuring and documentation to comprehensive legal due diligence and post-closing advisory, our approach ensures innovative, pragmatic, and effective solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of the financial services industry.

Papers & Publications

24th Feb, 2025

Has the IBC made Inter-Creditor Arrangements Obsolete?

Introduction An effectively functioning lending system often finds support from a strong collateral framework. Banks/…

31st Jan, 2025

A Nod for SWAPS and Deferred Consideration in Downstream Investment:…

Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (the “FEMA”), along with the Foreign Exchange Management…

16th Oct, 2024

How NSE settled its case with SEBI

The markets regulator has approved the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) application for settling alleged violations…

22nd Apr, 2024

PROTECTION OF DISSENTING CREDITORS UNDER IBC

Introduction Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”), a resolution plan for a corporate…

RECENT Updates

30th Apr, 2025

RBI: Draft Directions on Co-Lending Arrangements, Non-Fund Based Credit Facilities and Securitisation of Stressed Assets

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23rd Apr, 2025

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

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07th Apr, 2025

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

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