Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 3
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Provided by Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
Having advised on the largest and most prestigious projects, the firm's experience in banking and finance is unparalleled. The firm is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions and leads global rankings in deal sizes that it has advised on. With India’s top banks, financial institutions, NBFCs and global lenders like US EXIM, KfW, multiple investment funds, mutual funds, custodians, asset management companies, trusteeship companies and domestic companies on its roster of clients, ours is a market leading banking and finance practice in India.
We advise on a varied mix of banking and finance products spread across projects and infrastructure financing, debt capital markets, working capital, structured products, acquisition financing, aviation financing, real estate loans and general corporate loans.
We also advise on restructurings, cross-border financings, securitisations, trade products and provides regulatory advice to varied players in the finance market including Banks and Financial Institutions. We have been involved in some of the largest and most complex transactions, requiring exhaustive knowledge of the Indian Finance market and its legal framework.
Our interaction with the Reserve Bank of India and various other participants in the Indian B&F space has provided us with the knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues & expectations enabling us to address client requirements within the contours of an evolving regulatory framework.
Chambers Review
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India is known for its project finance and acquisition finance expertise. The firm is also highly active as lenders' counsel on corporate financing for major national companies. The lawyers regularly advise on restructuring and commercial borrowings and are active representing clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors. The team is especially active in the renewable power space, including solar project financings.
Work Highlights
- Luthra and Luthra advised Coöperatieve Rabobank, Export-Import Bank of India, MUFG Bank, YES Bank and other lenders on the aggregate USD425 million foreign currency term loan for the construction, operation and maintenance of a 200MW Round-The-Clock hybrid project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and are able to address all points. They understand the requirements of the assignment and deliver."
"The firm displays excellence and strong expertise in handling complex matters with quick turnaround. The team consists of innovative, qualified and experienced lawyers."
"The partners are well-equipped to handle all manner of complex problems and their prompt responses are highly appreciated. The lawyers are very well aware of the regulations and industry practices."
"They have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and are able to address all points. They understand the requirements of the assignment and deliver."
"The firm displays excellence and strong expertise in handling complex matters with quick turnaround. The team consists of innovative, qualified and experienced lawyers."
"The partners are well-equipped to handle all manner of complex problems and their prompt responses are highly appreciated. The lawyers are very well aware of the regulations and industry practices."
Notable Practitioners
Karan Mitroo is a partner at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India and is based in its Delhi office. He is well placed to advise energy clients on acquisition financing and offers considerable experience in project finance work.
"Karan is a magnificent lawyer who has always delivered no matter the task at hand."
"He is an outstanding legal professional with strong acumen and the ability to solve problems and deliver on time."
"Karen is solutions-oriented, strikes the right balance and is commercially tuned to our needs."
Girish Rawat is increasingly well recognised for his experience with project and asset finance matters, particularly in the energy sector.
"Girish is a very good professional with strong, in-depth knowledge of the subject matter."
"Girish Rawat has a very deep understanding of the drafting of documents and has good negotiation skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
India
Members
Provided by Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
Girish Rawat
Jay Parikh
Kartikeya Dubey
Nishant Singh
Purvi Dabbiru