Capital Markets - India
What the team is known for
JSA is a respected law firm in India advising on both equity and debt matters, regularly acting for underwriters on IPOs and with an established reputation for non-convertible debentures and MTN programmes. Clients include a wide range of international and local financial institutions, in addition to high-profile names from the energy, technology and infrastructure arenas. The team advises on the formation, registration and IPO of infrastructure investment trusts, and also handles QIP, rights issue and share buy-back transactions. Clients of the team include National Highways Infra Trust, One97 Communications and Rategain Travel Technologies.
Strengths
"We find the team to be very competent and helpful in handling items of complexity. They can give us sound advice."
"The team is attentive to details and is able to help us navigate complex and sophisticated matters with finesse."
Work highlights
JSA acted for CLSA, Deutsche Bank, Edelweiss Financial Services (UK) and Elara Capital as lead managers on Indiabulls Housing Finance's foreign currency convertible bonds.
Notable practitioners
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.
Madhurima Mukherjee is a partner in JSA's Gurugram office. She is one of the leading names in this market and can draw upon an extensive portfolio of high-end IPOs and rights issues. "Madhurima's awareness of capital markets and vision to drive the overall engagement within the timeline without losing an eye for details is much appreciated. She leads the assignment with absolute control."
Arka Mookerjee is a partner based in the Mumbai office of JSA. He takes on a considerable amount of IPO work and is experienced in private placements. He is particularly knowledgeable on InvIT regulations. "He's just so focused on delivering for his clients - I'm truly appreciative." "Arka has been very responsive and strong to defend the client position."
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.
