Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 2
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+91 22 6636 5000Chambers Review
Khaitan & Co is a leading law firm in India which is recognised for its good client following among both domestic and overseas lenders. The team is credited as particularly active on project finance, and also advises on a range of high-value acquisition financings, refinancing, debt investment and real estate financing. The firm is active in sectors such as energy, aviation and technology.
Work Highlights
- Khaitan & Co advised Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of Indiaon the external commercial borrowing of USD100 million to fund the design and construction of sections of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Khaitan & Co is very prompt and efficient and handles matters in a very professional manner."
"It's a seasoned team which is stable and specialised in diverse areas. They come across as very well-sensitised to the commercial objectives of their potential clients."
"They have a good understanding of the law and the market landscape. Therefore, they are able to give very practical insights and advice on regulatory matters."
"Khaitan & Co is very prompt and efficient and handles matters in a very professional manner."
"It's a seasoned team which is stable and specialised in diverse areas. They come across as very well-sensitised to the commercial objectives of their potential clients."
"They have a good understanding of the law and the market landscape. Therefore, they are able to give very practical insights and advice on regulatory matters."
Notable Practitioners
Siddharth Srivastava is a partner based in Khaitan & Co's New Delhi office. He regularly advises clients on loan facilities, refinancing matters and project finance.
"He is super sharp, commercially savvy and always available to help. He has good commercial and legal acumen."
"His sheer ability to understand the issue and seamlessly navigate through complicated problems while providing apt solutions makes him stand out. A deal lawyer who understands the market very well."
Manisha Shroff is a partner at Khaitan & Co and is based in its Mumbai office. She is well recognised for her work in advising lenders on acquisition financing and securitisation. She also has experience in assisting clients with bridge financing and project financing matters.
"She is very approachable and a solution-oriented partner."
"She is always receptive to our needs and takes the onus to ensure the transaction is closed to satisfaction."
"She brings onshore and offshore transaction experience to the table. She's a good negotiator, good at law and a good leader."