Phoenix Legal adds corp partner from JSA in Mumbai
Phoenix Legal has bolstered its corporate and M&A capabilities with the addition of Rahul Deodhar as a partner from JSA Advocates & Solicitors in Mumbai.
13-lawyer IndusLaw infra group moves to JSA
JSA Advocates & Solicitors has become the latest firm to turn to IndusLaw to boost its partner ranks with the addition of Infrastructure and projects-focused partners M. Arun Kumar and Deepak Chowdhury along with their teams in Gurugram and Hyderabad, respectively.
MRP Advisory boosts India practice with disputes partner
UAE-based disputes boutique MRP Advisory has bolstered its India practice with the addition of dispute resolution partner Gunjan Chhabra from Adwitya Legal in New Delhi.
JSA, Trilegal act on NTPC Green’s upcoming $1.2bln IPO
JSA Advocates & Solicitors is advising NTPC Green Energy, state-run power producer National Thermal Power Corporation’s renewable energy arm, on its announced initial public offering worth $1.2 billion, with Trilegal advising the book running lead managers.
Trilegal, S&R advise on PN Gadgil Jewellers’ $131 mln IPO
Trilegal has represented PN Gadgil Jewellers in its $131 million initial public offering (IPO) as India experiences its busiest week for IPOs, with S&R Associates advising the book-running lead managers on the transaction.
CAM, Khaitan, Links act on Bajaj Housing Finance’s $782mln IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Indian home-loan financier Bajaj Housing Finance (BHF) and its promoter Bajaj Finance on BHF’s $782 million initial public offering, with Khaitan & Co and Linklaters representing the book-running lead managers to the offer.
JSA bolsters M&A, PE practice with Quillon partner
JSA Advocates & Solicitors has continued its market-leading 2024 expansion with the addition of Rohan Kumar as a partner in its Mumbai-based M&A and private equity practice. He was previously a partner at Quillon Partners.
AZB, Kirkland guide General Catalyst on VH acquisition in India
AZB & Partners and Kirkland & Ellis have advised global venture capital fund General Catalyst on its acquisition of India-focused early-stage investor Venture Highway, with the aim of establishing a $500 million to $1 billion investment platform in the country.
Higher taxes, more investment opportunities: Lawyers react to India’s budget
India’s annual financial budget for 2024-25 was dripping with change. Presented for the ninth time by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the announcements included better rules and taxes for foreign investors, an increase in capital gains tax, new employment generators, a focus on the agriculture supply chain, revival of effective debt recovery systems, and a reduction in customs to promote the local manufacturing sector.
SAM, AZB guide Brookfield’s $200 mln green energy investment
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Canadian asset management firm Brookfield on its $200 million acquisition of a majority stake in Tamil Nadu-based renewables platform Leap Green Energy (LGE), which was represented by AZB & Partners.
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