Banking & Finance

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. Some names in the team's client base are State Bank of India, Standard Chartered Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch.

"Their knowledge and understanding, especially of the practical aspects of law, are excellent. It is not only the partners but even the principal associates and associates who share a very strong understanding."

"CAM demonstrated excellent understanding and awareness of the commercial aspects of underlying loans. Hence, unlike a standard law firm, which only assists with documentation, CAM acted as a proper business partner to us on these transactions."

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted for Coöperatieve Rabobank Mumbai Branch on winding up its business in India. Its banking and finance team advised on the bank's entire portfolio of services and hedging facilities and the transfer of such roles and services to other banks. 

Cyril Shroff is the managing partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and is based in Mumbai. He is highly respected for his extensive experience advising on financial regulatory, infrastructure and bankruptcy-related matters.

L Viswanathan is a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and is based in its Mumbai office. He is highly adept at advising international financial services companies on a range of matters, with clients benefiting from his significant expertise in project finance and restructuring and insolvency.

Pranav Sharma is a partner in Mumbai with experience advising major investment banks. He handles a range of matters, including ECB deals. "I'm impressed by his professionalism, strategic thinking and attention to detail. What sets Pranav apart is his ability to understand complex legal issues quickly and provide practical solutions that are tailored to his client's specific needs."

Leena Chacko is a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, based in its Mumbai office. She is well respected for her experience advising lenders on financing large, complex acquisitions.

Santosh Janakiram is a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and is based in its Mumbai office. He is especially active on financing in relation to renewable energy. "Santosh demonstrated a high level of client service and commercial awareness."