Dentons Link Legal
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
About
Managing Partner: Atul Sharma (Executive Chairman), Nusrat Hassan (Managing Partner) and Anand Srivastava (Managing Partner)
Number of partners: 50+
Number of lawyers: 250+
Languages: English, Hindi
FIRM OVERVIEW:
Established in 1999, Dentons Link Legal is a full service corporateand commercial law firm with over 50 partners and 200 lawyers across multiple practice areas. With offices across all major Indian cities and access to more than 160 offices in more than 80 countries of Dentons’ combination firms across the world, Dentons Link Legal is equipped to assist you in achieving your business objectives with the help of a team of experienced, well trained and qualified lawyers.
Dentons and Link Legal launch combination in India
Link Legal launched its previously announced combination with global law firm Dentons and is now Dentons Link Legal. The launch of our combination will help our clients to navigate change in India and in 160 locations across 80 countries.
This combination will allow Link Legal to be both local and global, enabling greater connections for clients with leading legal talent around the world while continuing to be wholly owned, controlled and managed by the Indian lawyers at Link Legal in India. Dentons Link Legal Indian lawyers shall represent clients within India, and Dentons lawyers would represent Link Legal’s clients outside of India, becoming one firm consistent with the rules and regulations of India.
Link to Press Release.
MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE Corporate
Be it incorporation of a company in India (or any other form of business) or seeking approvals for foreign investment into the company, if you are contemplating private equity investment into a company or undertaking a merger and acquisition deal, or seeking regular corporate advisory on any matter, we will work with you to provide the best advice and support in undertaking the required transaction within the requisite timelines.
Projects, Infrastructure and EnergyConsistently ranked as a top tier Firm in Projects, Infrastructure and Energy by Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific, we have been the trusted advisor for various developers and contractors undertaking projects in varied infrastructure sectors such as Airports (domestic & international), Ports, Railways (including Metro Rails), Roads, Aviation, Water and Waste Management, Energy (Renewable and Non Renewable), Automotives, Industrial Corridors and Smart Cities, etc. We provide project advisory services, including project conceptualisation, structuring, risk analysis, contracting, bankability and related areas to our clients in different sectors.
Projects, Claims and Disputes ManagementWe provide support to our Clients even after the execution of the contract, during Project implementation phase, in Contract & Claims Management wherein we advise on all project related contractual issues during construction and/ or operations, covering all major sectors including transport infrastructure (airports and aviation, ports, roads and metro rail), water and waste management, power and real estate.
Project FinanceBe it as a Lenders Legal Counsel or Borrower’s Counsel, we regularly advise on bankability and financing of projects. We are ranked No #2 for two consecutive years in Asia (excluding Japan) and Australasia in Project Finance League Table – Dealogic Rankings (January 1- December 31, 2016) and (January 1- December 31, 2017) by virtue of having acted on a record number of 66 deals worth over USD 5524 million during the above period. We are empanelled with most of the public sector and private banks in India and advise them regularly on various financing transactions.
DisputesWe help you resolve matters and protect your business interests – through mediation, arbitration and the Courts.
Providing focused and business-driven advice
We have extensive experience of advising clients on complex matters pertaining to infrastructure, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, exchange control & foreign investments, project financing, litigation, arbitration & mediation, labour & employment, policy & regulatory, real estate and contract management in diverse sectors including airports, metro rail and urban transport, roads, ports, real estate, power, aviation, water, waste management, media, information technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, mining, insurance and banking. We also provide assistance in formulating and implementing entry strategies. The Firm is involved in headline transactions, advising clients on most complex matters and disputes in diverse practice areas and sectors. With a pan India presence, we service a wide clientele including some of India’s leading corporate groups, public sector undertakings, public sector & private banks, and multinationals across jurisdictions of the United States of America, Europe, MENA and Asia.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Banking and Finance
- Employment and Labor
- Exchange Control and Foreign Investment
- Family Office & High Net Worth
- General Corporate and Commercial
- Intellectual Property and Technology
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- M&A, Joint Ventures and Private Equity
- Project Contracts and Claims Management
- Projects, Infrastructure and Energy
- Real Estate
- Restructuring and Insolvency
- Capital Markets
- Shipping and International Trade
- Statutory Risk Management Programme
Industry sectors
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Defense
- Engineering and Construction
- Hospitality and Leisure
- Insurance
- Lifesciences and Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Our Offices Bengaluru
2nd floor, 63 Palace Road,
Mount Carmel College Service Road,
Vasanth Nagar,
Bengaluru, 560 052, India.
P+91 80 4123 1072
Chennai4th Floor West Wing
Raja Rajeshwari Towers
No. 51 Dr RK Salai
Mylapore
Chennai 600 004, India
P +91 44 47777522
New DelhiAiwan-e-Ghalib Complex,
Mata Sundri Lane,
New Delhi 110 002, India.
P +91 11 4651 1000
1st Floor, MC Design House,
Plot No. 27, Rohini Layout,
HITEC City, Madhapur,
Hyderabad – 500 081, India.
P +91 40 35168987
Mumbai1102, 11th Floor, Tower 1,
One International Center,
Senapati Bapat Marg,
Prabhadevi (West)
Mumbai 400 013, India.
P +91 22 6625 2222
Unit 1B and 1C, 3rd Floor, GIFT One Building, Road 5C, Zone 5
GIFT City, 382 355, India.
P +91 92 8910 0609
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- Mumbai21/22, 2nd Floor, Free Press House Free Press Journal Road, 215 Nariman Point , Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400 021View ranked office
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Dentons Link Legal Welcomes Rajesh Pal as Partner in Corporate and Commercial Practice
Dentons Link Legal is pleased to announce that Rajesh Pal has joined as a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice at the Mumbai office.
Appellate Authority Has Power to Provide Interim Relief In POSH Matters
The Hon’ble HC’s decision reflects the broader interpretation of the Appellate Authority's powers in the absence of explicit statutory provisions, recognizing the necessity to address interim relief wherever justified by the circumstances of the case.
Cash Canteen Subsidy Forms Part of Dearness Allowance
In a recent judgment titled IPCL Employee Association (Bhartiya Majdoor Sangh) vs. Reliance Industries Ltd. the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court (“Hon’ble HC”) has held that the cash canteen subsidy given by Reliance Industries Ltd. (“Company”) forms a part of the dearness allowance.
DLL Advises Aseem Infra on INR 637 Crore Hybrid Power Project Financing for Hero Future Energies
Dentons Link Legal acted for and advised Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance provided to an entity promoted by Hero Future Energies.
DLL Supports NIIF in INR 567 Crore Financing for ReNew’s Solar Power Projects
Dentons Link Legal acted for and advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance provided to 4 special purpose vehicles of ReNew.
DLL Advises NIIF on INR 397 Crore Financing for Hinduja Group’s Solar Projects
Dentons Link Legal acted for and advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance provided to 4 special purpose vehicles of Hinduja Renewables, set up by the global conglomerate Hinduja Group.
Employees earning much more than Minimum Wages cannot claim Overtime
The Hon’ble Gujarat High Court (“Hon’ble HC”) recently in a judgment titled Surat Municipal Corporation Vs. The Secretary Sudhrai Majdoor Union (Lal Vatva) clarified that employees would not be eligible for overtime wages.
Navigating the Skies: Opportunities and Challenges in Indian Aviation Sector
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Digital Personal Data under the DPDP Act - What data does it cover?
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Cultivated Meat from Lab to fork: Will it be the future food of India?
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Affiliate Status: Accessing The Green Channel Route
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Cross-border Issuance of ESOPs: Developing Indian Landscape
Indian resident employees are increasingly granted stock options in the form of employee benefits schemes in their foreign parent companies. These options allow employees the right to subscribe to shares or other equity interests in the issuing foreign entity upon vesting.
Criminal Conviction by a Court is necessary for Forfeiture of Gratuity
In a recent judgment titled Punjab National Bank vs. Niraj Gupta and Anr. the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (larified that an employee’s gratuity could not be forfeited on the grounds of an ‘offence amounting to moral turpitude’ if there is no criminal conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Dentons Link Legal advised in QIP by Bank of Maharashtra
Dentons Link Legal advised IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited, Systematix Corporate Services Limited, Batlivala & Karani Securities India Private Limited, Centrum Capital Limited, Emkay Global Financial Services Limited, JM Financial Limited and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited.
Dentons Link Legal announces the appointments of new partners in the Dispute Resolution Practice
Dentons Link Legal is delighted to announce the joining of Mustafa Motiwala, as Senior Partner in the Dispute Resolution team along with Associate Partners Aniketh Nair and Nihal Shaikh.
Dentons Link Legal Advises on ₹870.16 Crore Equity Share Placement by KEC International Limited
Dentons Link Legal advised ICICI Securities Limited and JM Financial Limited, in relation to the qualified institutions placement of equity shares by KEC International Limited
Dentons Link Legal advised in QIP by Punjab National Bank
Dentons Link Legal advised a consortium of lead managers on Punjab National Bank's ₹5,000 crore qualified institutions placement of 48.19 crore equity shares. The team was led by Partner Milind Jha, Partner Shailender Sharma with support from key associates and senior associates.
Dentons Link Legal Advises SpiceJet on ₹30 Billion Qualified Institutions Placement
Dentons Link Legal acted as the counsel to SpiceJet Limited in relation to its Qualified Institutions Placement.
SBI Sanctions INR 10,050 Crore Loan for DVC Power Project
State Bank of India has sanctioned Rupee term loan facility of INR 10,050 crore to Damodar Valley Corporation for implementation of 800*2 MW ultra super critical thermal power project at Koderma, Jharkhand.
Joinder of Non-Signatories in Arbitration: Resolving the Enigma
Arbitration is a prominent and widely sought mechanism for consensually resolving commercial disputes without court intervention. Since consent is the bedrock of arbitration, a third-party cannot be forcibly joined in the arbitration proceedings as this would undermine the settled principle of party
From Stability to Turmoil: Managing Political Risk in Bangladesh for Foreign Investors
On August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister of 15 years, resigned and fled the country following widespread violent protests. In her place, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as Chief Advisor, with the support of the military, was established.
Integrating Clinical Trials with Forensics and Legal Compliance
Clinical trials are fundamental to advancing medical science and ensuring the efficacy and safety of new treatments. In India, a rapidly growing hub for global clinical research, maintaining the integrity and credibility of these trials is crucial.
Arbitrability of Employment Disputes Arising Out of Negative Covenants
The Hon'ble Delhi High Court (“Delhi HC”), in a recent judgment titled Lily Packers Private Limited Vs. Vaishnavi Vijay Umak and connected matters delivered an interesting opinion on the arbitrability of employment disputes pertaining to negative covenants in employment agreements.
A Rights Dilemma – Prompts for Music
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Supreme Court Affirms Federal Structure By Allowing Right Of States To Impose Taxes On Minerals
The Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India case decided by the Supreme Court in July 2024 involves resolution of a significant constitutional dispute regarding the legislative competence of State legislatures in the context of taxing and regulating mineral resources.
Supreme Court Affirms Federal Structure By Allowing Right Of States To Impose Taxes On Minerals
The Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India case decided by the Supreme Court in July 2024 involves resolution of a significant constitutional dispute regarding the legislative competence of State legislatures in the context of taxing and regulating mineral resources.
Deal Reporting - Dentons Link Legal Advises on INR 20Billion Debt Restructuring for PSRDCL
Dentons Link Legal advised on the restructuring of the outstanding debt of over INR 20 billion of Pune Sholapur Road Development Company Limited (PSRDCL), under RBI’s Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets and the Government of India (GoI) proposed IL&FS’ group Resolution Framework.
Dentons elects Kate Barton as new Global CEO
Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, today announced that its Global Board of Directors and Global Advisory Committee have elected Kate Barton as the Firm’s next Global CEO.
Navigating Indian Healthcare Marketing Laws: Why they matter for Global Marketers
The Indian healthcare sector presents a tantalizing prospect for foreign Multinational Corporations (MNCs). A burgeoning population, rising disposable incomes, and an expanding market base paints a picture of a market ripe for harvest.
Dentons Link Legal Welcomes Rajesh Pal as Partner in Corporate and Commercial Practice
Dentons Link Legal is pleased to announce that Rajesh Pal has joined as a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice at the Mumbai office.
Appellate Authority Has Power to Provide Interim Relief In POSH Matters
The Hon’ble HC’s decision reflects the broader interpretation of the Appellate Authority's powers in the absence of explicit statutory provisions, recognizing the necessity to address interim relief wherever justified by the circumstances of the case.
Cash Canteen Subsidy Forms Part of Dearness Allowance
In a recent judgment titled IPCL Employee Association (Bhartiya Majdoor Sangh) vs. Reliance Industries Ltd. the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court (“Hon’ble HC”) has held that the cash canteen subsidy given by Reliance Industries Ltd. (“Company”) forms a part of the dearness allowance.
DLL Advises Aseem Infra on INR 637 Crore Hybrid Power Project Financing for Hero Future Energies
Dentons Link Legal acted for and advised Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance provided to an entity promoted by Hero Future Energies.
DLL Supports NIIF in INR 567 Crore Financing for ReNew’s Solar Power Projects
Dentons Link Legal acted for and advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance provided to 4 special purpose vehicles of ReNew.
DLL Advises NIIF on INR 397 Crore Financing for Hinduja Group’s Solar Projects
Dentons Link Legal acted for and advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance provided to 4 special purpose vehicles of Hinduja Renewables, set up by the global conglomerate Hinduja Group.
Employees earning much more than Minimum Wages cannot claim Overtime
The Hon’ble Gujarat High Court (“Hon’ble HC”) recently in a judgment titled Surat Municipal Corporation Vs. The Secretary Sudhrai Majdoor Union (Lal Vatva) clarified that employees would not be eligible for overtime wages.
Navigating the Skies: Opportunities and Challenges in Indian Aviation Sector
As the global aviation landscape evolves, India’s aviation sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, rich with opportunities yet fraught with challenges.
Digital Personal Data under the DPDP Act - What data does it cover?
India’s journey to regulate data privacy has been bumpy to say the least. Back in 2017, the Supreme Court of India held that right to privacy is a fundamental right and directed the Indian Government to implement a new law relating to data privacy.
Decoding CCI’s approval of the reliance - disney handshake!
The Media and Entertainment (“M&E”) industry, consumed by audiences across demographics and various platforms such as television, films, out-of-home, over-the-top (“OTT”), radio, animation, and visual effect, music, gaming, digital advertising, live events, filmed entertainment, and print.
Cultivated Meat from Lab to fork: Will it be the future food of India?
This article introduces the readers to the lab grown meat and how it is currently regulated by the food regulator in India. Also, touching upon certain regulatory considerations that may help the Indian startups to roll out cultivated meat with less regulatory hurdles.
Affiliate Status: Accessing The Green Channel Route
In India, a notification in respect of a combination under green channel route is filed by the parties in accordance with Section 6(4) of the Competition Act, 2002 (“Act”). The green channel route aims to ensure a speedy, transparent, and accountable review of combinations.
Cross-border Issuance of ESOPs: Developing Indian Landscape
Indian resident employees are increasingly granted stock options in the form of employee benefits schemes in their foreign parent companies. These options allow employees the right to subscribe to shares or other equity interests in the issuing foreign entity upon vesting.
Criminal Conviction by a Court is necessary for Forfeiture of Gratuity
In a recent judgment titled Punjab National Bank vs. Niraj Gupta and Anr. the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (larified that an employee’s gratuity could not be forfeited on the grounds of an ‘offence amounting to moral turpitude’ if there is no criminal conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Dentons Link Legal advised in QIP by Bank of Maharashtra
Dentons Link Legal advised IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited, Systematix Corporate Services Limited, Batlivala & Karani Securities India Private Limited, Centrum Capital Limited, Emkay Global Financial Services Limited, JM Financial Limited and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited.
Dentons Link Legal announces the appointments of new partners in the Dispute Resolution Practice
Dentons Link Legal is delighted to announce the joining of Mustafa Motiwala, as Senior Partner in the Dispute Resolution team along with Associate Partners Aniketh Nair and Nihal Shaikh.
Dentons Link Legal Advises on ₹870.16 Crore Equity Share Placement by KEC International Limited
Dentons Link Legal advised ICICI Securities Limited and JM Financial Limited, in relation to the qualified institutions placement of equity shares by KEC International Limited
Dentons Link Legal advised in QIP by Punjab National Bank
Dentons Link Legal advised a consortium of lead managers on Punjab National Bank's ₹5,000 crore qualified institutions placement of 48.19 crore equity shares. The team was led by Partner Milind Jha, Partner Shailender Sharma with support from key associates and senior associates.
Dentons Link Legal Advises SpiceJet on ₹30 Billion Qualified Institutions Placement
Dentons Link Legal acted as the counsel to SpiceJet Limited in relation to its Qualified Institutions Placement.
SBI Sanctions INR 10,050 Crore Loan for DVC Power Project
State Bank of India has sanctioned Rupee term loan facility of INR 10,050 crore to Damodar Valley Corporation for implementation of 800*2 MW ultra super critical thermal power project at Koderma, Jharkhand.
Joinder of Non-Signatories in Arbitration: Resolving the Enigma
Arbitration is a prominent and widely sought mechanism for consensually resolving commercial disputes without court intervention. Since consent is the bedrock of arbitration, a third-party cannot be forcibly joined in the arbitration proceedings as this would undermine the settled principle of party
From Stability to Turmoil: Managing Political Risk in Bangladesh for Foreign Investors
On August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister of 15 years, resigned and fled the country following widespread violent protests. In her place, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as Chief Advisor, with the support of the military, was established.
Integrating Clinical Trials with Forensics and Legal Compliance
Clinical trials are fundamental to advancing medical science and ensuring the efficacy and safety of new treatments. In India, a rapidly growing hub for global clinical research, maintaining the integrity and credibility of these trials is crucial.
Arbitrability of Employment Disputes Arising Out of Negative Covenants
The Hon'ble Delhi High Court (“Delhi HC”), in a recent judgment titled Lily Packers Private Limited Vs. Vaishnavi Vijay Umak and connected matters delivered an interesting opinion on the arbitrability of employment disputes pertaining to negative covenants in employment agreements.
A Rights Dilemma – Prompts for Music
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought within the realm of reality, what was once a mere figment of imagination – a page from a science fiction novel or a scene from Star Wars! Of course, it is of little surprise that the impact of AI is most palpably felt in the entertainment industry.
Supreme Court Affirms Federal Structure By Allowing Right Of States To Impose Taxes On Minerals
The Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India case decided by the Supreme Court in July 2024 involves resolution of a significant constitutional dispute regarding the legislative competence of State legislatures in the context of taxing and regulating mineral resources.
Supreme Court Affirms Federal Structure By Allowing Right Of States To Impose Taxes On Minerals
The Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India case decided by the Supreme Court in July 2024 involves resolution of a significant constitutional dispute regarding the legislative competence of State legislatures in the context of taxing and regulating mineral resources.
Deal Reporting - Dentons Link Legal Advises on INR 20Billion Debt Restructuring for PSRDCL
Dentons Link Legal advised on the restructuring of the outstanding debt of over INR 20 billion of Pune Sholapur Road Development Company Limited (PSRDCL), under RBI’s Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets and the Government of India (GoI) proposed IL&FS’ group Resolution Framework.
Dentons elects Kate Barton as new Global CEO
Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, today announced that its Global Board of Directors and Global Advisory Committee have elected Kate Barton as the Firm’s next Global CEO.
Navigating Indian Healthcare Marketing Laws: Why they matter for Global Marketers
The Indian healthcare sector presents a tantalizing prospect for foreign Multinational Corporations (MNCs). A burgeoning population, rising disposable incomes, and an expanding market base paints a picture of a market ripe for harvest.