DSK Legal

Banking and Finance; Projects, Infrastructure and Energy

Partner

Avinash Kumar Khard is a partner at the firm and has more than 13 years’ experience in representing various stakeholders such as private and public sector companies and undertakings, public sector banks, Governments, private banks, foreign lenders, nonbanking finance companies, borrowers, Indian bidders, foreign bidders, financial and multilateral institutions, developers, funds etc. in relation to development, financing, construction, operation and acquisition of capital-intensive projects and facilities around Asia, Middle East and Africa. His experience in projects and project finance include, amongst other things, roads and highways, sea-links, ports, airports roads, smart cities and other infrastructure assets.

Relevant Experience

Advising on matters pertaining to project development and project financing, term loan facilities, revolving and letters of credit facilities, bonds, listed and unlisted debenture issuances, commercial paper facilities and financing from multilateral institutions. Drafting and negotiating key project documents and project financing documents including concession and license agreements, EPC contracts, off-take agreements, O&M contracts sponsor support agreements, rupee loan agreements, inter-creditor agreements, common terms agreements, security documents, pledge agreements, trustee agreements, debenture trust deeds.

He is registered with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. He has a B.S.L- LL.B. degree from ILS Law College, University of Pune. Prior to joining the firm, he has worked at the firms, HSA Advocates and SNG & Partners.

Awards and Recognition

Avinash was ranked as a “Rising Star” by the IFLR1000 2022 lawyer rankings. Avinash was recognised by IFLR in the IFLR Asia Future Leaders 2021 list and by IBLJ as India’s Future Legal Leader 2022. Avinash has also been recognised as Next Generation Partner by the Legal 500 2023. Avinash has also been recognised as Recommended Lawyer by the Legal 500 2022 & 2023.

 

Client Speak

 Client testimonials published in leading independent international publication - Avinash Kumar Khard takes complete control of the work assigned and is immensely responsible with the work. He ensures there are no gaps and everything is done to perfection. He is very proactive and leads all situations and is available at all times for any query/discussion whatsoever.’ – Legal 500 2022

English and Hindi

Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa

University of Pune, BSL - LLB