“They are always available, responsive and very accommodating on scheduling calls. ELP provide practical, reasonable advice and synthesise complex issues.”
“ELP are able to work on tight schedules. They know the business and take the time to study my business domain.”
“Great team, very approachable and practical in advising. Good at closing the deal quickly.”
"They remain very professional and calm, giving good assistance while keeping a healthy position between parties."
"Good knowledge of the law," a client attests to the team's willingness to "go the extra step."
Highly Competent
One client describes the team as "very knowledgeable in their field of work" and praises their "ability to grasp the issue in its entirety and in the shortest amount of time."
“Highly professional and extremely client-centric. Their response time is excellent and I found their advice to be commercially sound and strategic.”
Highly professional and extremely client-centric. Their response time is excellent and I found their advice to be commercially sound and strategic.
Sources testify to the team's ability to provide solutions to its clients, with one client saying: "They give the right advice and are easily accessible."
“The team is knowledgeable and experienced in corporate law, works quickly, understands the needs of clients and drafts documents in an accessible and efficient language that ensures deals are successful."
‘solution-focused’ advice paired with a ‘commercial understanding and an innovative approach’
"The team is accessible and understands our business needs. Turnaround time is very good, and they have good commercial as well as legal understanding."
“Great team, very approachable and practical in advising. Good at closing the deal quickly.”
ELP’s Investment Funds practice provides bespoke and innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients in the investment funds industry. Our expertise extends to alternative investment funds and mutual funds registered with SEBI, as well as funds operating in the IFSCA within GIFT City. Additionally, we assist managers of alternative investment funds, foreign funds (including sovereign and pension funds) seeking opportunities in the Indian market, family offices, and placement agents.
With a versatile approach that spans various sectors and market stages, our practice excels in delivering strategic insights and support across the following areas: infrastructure, real estate, financial services, private equity, venture capital, venture debt, distressed assets, and listed equities.
We prepare fund documents such as private placement memorandums, trust deeds, investment management agreements and contribution agreements for our fund clients. These documents are usually prepared at the time of applying to a regulator for registration. Our work also extends to modifying these fund documents during the tenure of the fund, based on business contingencies and after obtaining the approval of all stakeholders.
Our team provides comprehensive assistance to our clients in registering with regulatory authorities including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as an AIF or an FME. As part of this process, we not only prepare all the required fund documents but also meticulously handle the preparation of all necessary documents for the registration application.
We advise our clients on best avenues for investing in India through funds and setting up of investment platforms for Indian investments.
We offer expert advisory services in structuring co-investment arrangements and, if required, assist in obtaining a Co-Investment Portfolio Manager’s license from SEBI.
Our dedicated litigation team provides invaluable support to clients regarding legal matters arising from Fund regulations, offering comprehensive assistance in commercial litigation or arbitration cases. Typical disputes include key person events, change or removal of the investment manager, and payment of placement fees.
