Banking & Finance

Herbert Smith Freehills boasts a longstanding team with an established Indian client base and expertise in cross-border financing. The law firm is regularly instructed by international banks on lending to Indian companies, with an additional focus on acquisition and project financing. It also advises major blue-chip conglomerates on borrowing, while further banking activity includes handling waiver requests and the restructuring of securities. Drawing on significant resources in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, it often advises on transactions between India and Europe. Key clients include UltraTech Cement, Total-Eren and Eden Renewables India.

Herbert Smith Freehills advised the International Finance Corporation on USD200 million financing for various Airtel Africa subsidiaries guaranteed by Bharti Airtel International Netherlands.

Dhananjaya Chak is based in London and is a key contact for clients.