Capital Markets - India
What the team is known for
Khaitan & Co has a dedicated team of capital markets lawyers in India, held in high regard for its work advising on a range of offerings. The team is able to handle novel DCM matters including high-yield bonds, as well as ECM engagements such as IPOs and QIPs. The firm acts for well-known domestic and international investment banks, financial institutions and public sector organisations, as well as corporates from a range of sectors. Some names represented by the firm include JSW Steel, Healthium Medtech and Go Air.
Strengths
"The team are consistently available upon short notice and with answers ready. They're very conscious of time zone differences and proactive in solving or setting up issues so that limited overlapping hours can be used most effectively."
"The firm is professional in their approach, accurate in advising the client and guides the company through a strict timeline."
Work highlights
Khaitan & Co acted for Ruchi Soya Industries on its FPO and raised INR4300 crore.
Notable practitioners
Abhimanyu Bhattacharya is a partner at Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. He handles a range of IPOs and rights issues. "Abhimanyu is very responsive and has the gravitas to guide the project management, which is important for capital markets."
Manisha Shroff is a partner at Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. She has expertise in debt capital markets work, including bond and notes issuances.
Aditya Cheriyan is a partner at Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. He is a regular fixture on IPOs and rights issues, across a wide range of sectors.
Gautham Srinivas is based in New Delhi, where he advises on a number of key IPO and QIP transactions. He has notable expertise in overseas listings.
