India’s banking and finance sector is rigorously regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). These bodies enforce a framework that ensures market stability, fairness, and strong consumer protection measures. The legal complexities in this sector are significant, with strict guidelines on risk management and compliance that financial institutions must adhere to.
India’s banking and finance sector is rigorously regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). These bodies enforce a framework that ensures market stability, fairness, and strong consumer protection measures. The legal complexities in this sector are significant, with strict guidelines on risk management and compliance that financial institutions must adhere to.
The sector is currently undergoing a transformative shift towards digitalization, leading to new legal challenges, especially in the realms of data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity. These changes necessitate a deep understanding of both existing and emerging regulations.
Our accomplished Banking & Finance team specializes in areas such as rupee financing, external commercial borrowings (ECB), overseas direct investments (ODI), acquisition financing, project financing, and ancillary security documentation. Tailoring our expertise to meet your needs, we provide specialized regulatory advice to navigate challenges under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and its associated regulations.
Our accomplished Banking & Finance team specializes in areas such as rupee financing, external commercial borrowings (ECB), overseas direct investments (ODI), acquisition financing, project financing, and ancillary security documentation. Tailoring our expertise to meet your needs, we provide specialized regulatory advice to navigate challenges under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and its associated regulations. We take pride in advising on a wide array of securitization and asset reconstruction transactions, representing pioneering asset reconstruction companies in India.
What sets us apart is our in-depth local knowledge of various statutes, combined with our familiarity with international best practices. This enables us to not only comprehend but also anticipate potential legal and commercial risks in a transaction.
Our client base includes distinguished public sector and private sector banks, global banks, funds, investment houses, asset reconstruction companies, as well as domestic and foreign commercial enterprises. Over time, we have successfully managed large, complex, and groundbreaking transactions, from the initial structuring and term sheet stage through to completion.
Our client base includes distinguished public sector and private sector banks, global banks, funds, investment houses, asset reconstruction companies, as well as domestic and foreign commercial enterprises. Over time, we have successfully managed large, complex, and groundbreaking transactions, from the initial structuring and term sheet stage through to completion. These transactions have ranged from USD 5 million to USD 2 billion.
Our multidisciplinary approach and core insolvency team comprising of talent from litigation, tax, banking, corporate and regulatory backgrounds, makes ELP well positioned to help our clients on most complex restructurings.
Our clientele includes operating creditors, banks, financial investors, steering committees, insolvency practitioners, as well as directors and officers of distressed entities. Drawing on our extensive experience in debt restructuring, recoveries, equity capital raising, restructuring, open offers, distressed M&A, and related advisory work, we have successfully guided clients through the intricacies and challenges posed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Our comprehensive range of services covers various stages of the process, starting from Pre IBC-related initiation (Review & Analysis) to IBC Initiation (Application Process), Insolvency Process (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process), and the Implementation of resolution plans. Additionally, we offer general advisory, structuring, documentation, and corporate support to further bolster our clients’ journey towards successful resolutions.
We provide assistance in drafting transaction documents for various finance transactions, spanning structured financing, acquisition financing, asset financing, project financing, and corporate financing. Our expertise encompasses the entire process, from drafting and negotiating to finalizing loan agreements, security documents, contractual comfort documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant conditions. Additionally, we handle ancillary documentation, such as escrow agreements, trust and retention account agreements, and inter-creditor agreements, to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders involved.
Moreover, we conduct thorough reviews and diligence from a lenders’ perspective on project documents, providing our clients with invaluable insights and comprehensive assessments. Our in-depth understanding of the complexities and nuances involved in finance transactions ensures that we deliver documents of the highest quality, tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of each client.
We offer comprehensive assistance in structuring and documentation for private placements, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish. Our services encompass a range of tasks, including a thorough review of the private placement memorandum, diligent examination, and facilitation of the placement with the relevant stock exchanges.
ELP offers expert assistance on transaction documents and provides valuable advice on restructuring transactions, including securitization structures. Additionally, we conduct thorough reviews of existing debt documents, identifying potential issues and challenges. With our in-depth knowledge, we recommend effective solutions to address these concerns, helping our clients achieve their financial objectives.
ELP offers specialized regulatory advice tailored to address issues arising under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and its ancillary regulations. Our expertise in this area ensures that our clients receive the highest level of guidance and support to navigate the complexities of foreign exchange regulations.
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Advised Industrial and Commercial Bank of China on setting up a branch in India.
Advised ICICI Bank in extending term loan facilities for various projects.
Extensively worked with IndusInd Bank on corporate finance/project finance/real estate finance and shipping finance matters.
Advised Bandhan Bank in drafting and finalizing the standard documentation for its retail, agricultural and SME products launched in India.
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