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Capital Markets - India
What the Team is Known For
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has a market-leading capital markets law practice in India with a superb reputation for handling both domestic and international matters. The firm's book of work includes numerous IPOs, QIPs and rights issues. The team is active in the financial services, infrastructure, technology and energy sectors, acting for prominent issuers and lead managers. The firm is also active on debt issuances, including US dollar-denominated bonds. Clients include large corporates and InvITs such as National Highways Infra Trust, J.P. Morgan Securities and Macrotech.
Strengths
"The firm has a strong team of partners and associates who are capable of handling complex assignments."
"Their capital markets team is very strong. They have a quick grasp even on complex matters and provide sound legal advice."
Work Highlights
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted for Life Insurance Corporation of India on its IPO.
Notable practitioners
Manan Lahoty is a partner at IndusLaw and has a strong reputation in the market. He has been active undertaking a collection of large IPOs and QIPs.
"Manan is one of the best underwriter's counsel. He's extremely practical and clear-headed on how to work around issues."
"A great counsel to have by your side and the perfect guide."
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.
"He is the backbone and the rock."
"He can see things from a 360-degree perspective and visualise the long-term impact. His knowledge has helped us immensely."
Gokul Rajan is a partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and is based in New Delhi. He is capable of undertaking both debt and equity-centred activity.
"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."
Kranti Mohan is a partner based in the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. He is well accustomed to handling IPOs, InvITs and other types of transaction.
"Kranti has a great understanding of infrastructure trusts and comes up with good solutions."
Vishal Yaduvanshi is a partner at IndusLaw and is based in Delhi. He acts for both issuers and underwriters and specialises in overseas listings by Indian issuers.
"Vishal is a great lawyer to have on your side."
Abhiroop Lahiri in Delhi is a well-regarded capital markets lawyer. He is experienced in a variety of ECM matters such as IPOs and QIPs.
"Abhiroop has deftly helped us navigate complex as well as day-to-day issues."
"The approach of Abhiroop to any problem is cooperative and problem-solving."
Manshoor Nazki is a partner at IndusLaw in Mumbai with experience working for India's securities regulator SEBI. He is involved in notable IPOs and QIPs.
"Manshoor has been quite impressive in the delivery of his work."
Ravi Dubey is a partner at IndusLaw, based in Mumbai. He regularly assists clients with IPOs and QIPs.
"He is always available for any tricky issues that come up, and he always tries to find a solution."
