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Bharucha & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
India > White-collar crime Tier 1
Bharucha & Partners maintains a strong record across the life-cycle of white-collar cases, working with a combination of major corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals on internal advisory and compliance issues, through to internal and regulatory investigations and criminal enforcement proceedings at federal and state level. The firm is able to represent in both defence and prosecution, and has expertise across bribery and corruption, fraud, and money laundering cases. Sonam Gupta in New Delhi, who combines great experience in high-stakes litigation with knowledge of internal governance and ethics issues, heads up the practice alongside Mumbai-based Sneha Jaisingh, who has a broad white-collar practice with particular success in cases before the SEBI and SAT. New Delhi-based senior associates Devansh Arya and Saumay Kapoor are also key members of the team, playing a leading role in major cases before state and federal courts.Practice head(s):
Sonam Gupta, Partner; Sneha Jaisingh
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Diageo Plc
Avantha Holdings Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Diageo Holdings Netherlands before the Bombay High Court and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act Appellate Authority while protecting Diageo’s security interests in proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 initiated by the Enforcement Directorate.
- Representing Avantha Holdings Ltd. and other affiliates in proceedings arising out of allegations of fraud against the client and affiliates.
- Representing a high-net-worth individual based out of Nagpur in multiple proceedings arising out of a case pertaining to the coal block allocation scam.
India > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Providing tailored advice on the whole spectrum of transactions, including joint ventures, foreign investments, and complex M&A, the Bharucha & Partners practice consistently represents clients from across the finance, chemical manufacturing, and private equity spheres. From Mumbai, both Alka Bharucha and Justin Bharucha co-head the team, with the former specialising in cross-border M&A work, and the latter bringing vast expertise on structured finance and private equity investments. Vandana Pai focuses on strategic investments and takeovers, whilst Bengaluru-based Swathi Girimaji assists corporations in the cosmetics and ed-tech industries. Sindhu Nayak joined as partner from JSA Law in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Alka Bharucha; Justin M. Bharucha
Other key lawyers:
Vandana Pai; Swathi Girimaji
Key clients
Cadmus Group LLC.
Greenlam Industries Limited
JM Baxi Heavy Private Limited
Promoters of Asit C. Mehta Financial Services Ltd. (Asit C Mehta and Deena Mehta)
Aurum Proptech Limited
Girnarsoft Education Services Private Limited
SMILE Microfinance Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Cadmus Group LLC in relation to Indian law aspects of acquiring Nathan Associates Inc., by way of a merger., including conducting a due diligence of Nathan Economic Consulting India Private Limited, a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of the target.
- Advised IMCD India Private Limited on preparing, negotiating, and finalising the definitive documents as well as conducted the legal due diligence of the target business, Parkash Dyechem India Private Limited.
- Advised Greenlam Industries Limited on preparing, negotiating, and finalising the definitive documents with respect to the agreement to acquire Bloom Dekor Limited’s factory in Gujarat.
India > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 2
The team at Bharucha & Partners has significant experience handling complex commercial disputes before courts and tribunals across India, with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru. Commercial disputes remain a core strength of the team, with construction, environment-related, family, and IP disputes being other key areas. Seasoned litigator and founding partner of the firm MP Bharucha leads the team from Mumbai and his broad practice covers domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration across a wide range of sectors. Sneha Jaisingh, also in Mumbai, is another key contact; her broad practice covers regulatory matters, insurance claims, and environmental liabilities, in addition to her extensive background in complex commercial disputes.Practice head(s):
MP Bharucha
Other key lawyers:
Karthik Somasundram; Sneha Jaisingh; Sonam Gupta; Justin M Bharucha
Testimonials
‘They are commercial, very responsive and always available, clear in their advice and drafting and very user friendly – they feel like part of your team and work seamlessly with you.‘
Key clients
Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company
IIRF India Realty VIII Ltd.
Beacon Trusteeship Ltd.
Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
SBICAP Trustee Company Ltd.
JSW Steel Ltd.
Minnow Films Ltd.
Vedanta Ltd.
Vodafone Idea Ltd.
India > Banking and finance Tier 3
Bharucha & Partners is known for its ability to handle complex transactional and regulatory matters for a diverse client base that includes domestic and international banks, NBFCs and financial institutions. Rohit Sharma has particular expertise in project finance work in the infrastructure and energy sectors and jointly leads the practice with Alka Bharucha and Justin Bharucha.Practice head(s):
Alka Bharucha; Justin Bharucha; Rohit Sharma
Key clients
Ashv Finance Limited
IDBI Bank Limited
State Bank of India
Asirvad Micro Finance Limited
Profectus Capital Private Limited
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited
Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
Annapurna Finance Private Limited
Krazybee Services Private Limited
Satya Microcapital Limited
Work highlights
- Advised IDBI Bank Limited on extending a financing facility of ₹400cr to Aditya Birla Finance Limited.
- Advised Satya Microcapital Limited on the issuance of listed market-linked non-convertible debentures aggregating up to ₹50cr.
- Advised Rebel Foods Private Limited on the issuance of unlisted non-convertible debentures aggregating up to ₹25cr on a private placement basis.
India > Capital markets Tier 3
Mumbai-based law firm Bharucha & Partners covers a broad range of areas, advising a variety of clients on initial public offerings, private placements, rights offerings, debentures and structured finance issues. Vishnu Dutt, who leads the practice, has vast experience in capital markets work and advises underwriters and issuers in connection with equity and debt offerings. Sneha Jaisingh regularly represents clients in adjudication proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Securities Appellate Tribunal. Mehul Jain is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Vishnu Dutt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Dedicated and hardworking team, active involvement at partner level -very good grasp of regulation at senior level.’
‘On-time delivery of work and excellent working knowledge.’
Key clients
Delivery Hero SE
Dreamfolks Services Limited
Roselabs Finance Limited
Inga Ventures Private Limited
Centrum Capital Limited
Emkay Global Financial Services Limited
Keynote Financial Services Limited
Equirus Capital Private Limited
Avantha Holdings
Netweb Technologies India Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Netweb Technologies India Limited and its underwriters on its proposed initial public offering of equity shares comprising a fresh issuance of equity shares and an offer for sale by its promoters.
- Advised Dreamfolks Services Limited on its proposed initial public offering of equity shares through an offer for sale by its promoters.
- Assisted Inga Ventures Private Limited and Equirus Capital Private Limited, the book running lead managers, with the proposed initial public offering of equity shares by Divgi TorqTransfers System Limited.
India > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 3
Under the leadership of managing partner and founder of the firm MP Bharucha, the dispute resolution practice group at Bharucha & Partners has a solid track record in handling complex arbitrations for multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The ‘very proactive’ team includes commercial disputes expert Sneha Jaisingh, recommended for regulatory matters, and Sonam Gupta, who is a key contact in the firm’s New Delhi office. Unless otherwise stated, all mentioned lawyers are based in Mumbai. Shreya Sircar and Karthik Somasundram left in February 2023 and February 2024 respectively.Practice head(s):
MP Bharucha
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team at B&P has been a very proactive one and has helped me make a lot of critical decisions with much ease and comfort.’
Key clients
Pumpkin Productions
Trau Bros NV
AES Engineers Pvt Ltd
Vedanta Limited
Adani Global Pte Ltd.
Adani Enterprises Limited
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
WeWork India Management Private Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Adani Enterprises Limited in the arbitration proceedings invoked against Maheshwari Fuel Chem Ltd. for breach of contract executed between the Parties for sale and purchase of coal worth INR 120.6 million.
- Representing Larsen & Toubro in suits filed by the Madhya Pradesh Sand Mining Corporation for recovery of alleged outstanding dues worth INR 4,41,08,255.
- Representing Pumpkin Productions in strategizing on potential responses to notices, in settlement discussions and in the arbitration proceedings.
India > Labour and employment Tier 3
Acting for individual executives and multinational corporations, the full-scope HR and employment practice at Bharucha & Partners is noted for its expertise handling sensitive mandates and business-critical cases, including industrial disputes, internal investigations, and POSH compliance-related work. Managing partner Justin Bharucha co-heads the team and handles both advisory and contentious matters. Vandana Pai is the key name for corporate restructurings, business closures, and employee benefits. Bharucha and Pai jointly head the team from Mumbai. In Bengaluru, corporate expert Swathi Girimaji advises start-ups and established companies on regulatory employment issues and compliance.Practice head(s):
Justin M. Bharucha; Vandana Pai
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Their level of knowledge, engagement and interaction is of a high standard with an endeavour to provide timely and efficient response to the client.’
‘The team members are always willing and available to interact with the client.’
Key clients
DJO Global India Healthcare Private Limited
Cuddles Foundation
Alchem International Private Limited
Swami Divyanand Education Trust
Flourish Ventures
Firstsource Solutions Limited
Girnarsoft Education Services Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Swami Divyanand Education Trust before the Supreme Court of India against an order of reinstatement of a workman.
India > Private equity funds (including venture capital) Tier 3
Noted for its 'capability in handling complex transactions', Bharucha & Partners manages the entire investment life cycle, ranging from fund formations to exits, specialising in transaction structuring for pre-IPO placements and private investment public equity deals, with demonstrable experience across a range of sectors, encompassing financial services, technology, healthcare, and real estate. Vadana Pai leads the practice and acts on investments and exits for fund houses and financial institutions, while Swathi Girimaji provides 'sound and pragmatic advice' to clients across the telecommunications, cosmetics, ed-tech, and financial services industries.Practice head(s):
Vandana Pai
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has the capability in handling complex transactions.’
‘Swathi Girimaji gives sound and pragmatic advice on complex deal structurings. Her level-headed approach is extremely valuable when it comes to high-value deal negotiations.’
Key clients
Ivanhoe Cambridge
General Atlantic
Lightrock Fund
Sunways Group
Girnarsoft Education Services Private Limited
Flourish Ventures Fund LLC
CI Capital Partners
SDC Capital
Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets
Global Innovation Fund
Work highlights
- Advised a Canadian pension fund on entering into a USD 1 billion joint venture to develop digital assets in India.
- Advised General Atlantic in its investment in Acko Technology & Services Pvt. Ltd, a leading insurtech company in India.
India > TMT Tier 3
Operating out of New Delhi, Bharucha & Partners has extensive experience of advising on tech and IP aspects of transactions, in tandem with regulatory compliance and contentious matters. The team head, Kaushik Moitra, regularly assists clients on mandates ranging across policy advisory, revenue sharing agreements, and regulations, whilst senior associate Karnika Vallabh focuses on data protection and advertising in India.Practice head(s):
Kaushik Moitra
Other key lawyers:
Karnika Vallabh; Karthik Somasundaram
Testimonials
‘What they say is what you get. Reliable law firm.’
‘The team is always accessible and do their research thoroughly on the cases they handle.’
‘Karthik Somasundaram- Detail oriented, alert and understands the client’s requirement very well. He is very articulate and sincere in his work and definitely knows what he is dealing with. And he is always just a call/message away.’
Key clients
Aashni & Co
Access Life Assistance Foundation
ALT Digital Media Entertainment Limited
Black Ticket Films
BPL Media Limited
Internet Freedom Foundation
Kahaaniwaaley Media and Entertainment Ventures Private Limited and Swara Bhaskar
Minnow Films Limited
MUMM Productions
NexG Devices Pvt Ltd and Digivive Services Pvt Ltd
Pumpkin Productions
Youthiapa Fashion LLP
Work highlights
- Advised Aashni & Co in respect of the re-sale of branded products on an e-commerce platform, and the compliance requirements at Indian law and prepared a detailed legal opinion in this regard.
- Assisted BPL Media Limited with drafting agreements and negotiations with counterparties for content licensing and channel management for the Punjabi general entertainment channel ‘Tabbar Hits’.
Intellectual property Tier 4
Bharucha & Partners‘ expertise encompasses all facets of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs and trade secrets. The team is often sought by clients operating in the media and entertainment, tech, automotive, consumer goods and life sciences sectors. The New Delhi-based Kaushik Moitra is the main point of contact; he works in close conjunction with senior associate Karnika Vallabh on the gamut of IP and TMT matters.Practice head(s):
Kaushik Moitra
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Bharucha & Partners team possesses extensive knowledge across various sectors and is well versed in the relevant laws pertaining to these sectors. Their efficiency and clear understanding of our requirements have been truly commendable.’
‘We have known B & P for their unwavering dedication and exceptional legal expertise. Their commitment to providing top-notch legal services is truly commendable. Whether it’s navigating complex cases, offering sound advice, or tirelessly advocating for their clients, B & P sets an impressive standard. Their client-centered approach goes above and beyond.’
‘Kaushik Moitra’s hard work and dedication is truly appreciated by us. His ability to make a positive impact by understanding the requirements and promptly addressing it is highly commendable. Keep shining and continue making a difference!’
Key clients
Abhinandan Gupta
Alchem International Private Limited
Cuddles Foundation
CVC Capital Partners Finance Limited
Digivive Services Pvt Ltd
Eris Global LLP
Happily Unmarried Marketing Private Limited
Hind Rectifiers Limited
Inde Pay Networks Private Limited
Kahaaniwaaley Media and Entertainment Ventures Private Limited
Lotus Dew Investors Private Limited
Minnow Films Limited
Netprophets Cyberworks Private Limited
Punjab National Bank Housing Finance Limited
Sharda Foundation
Vishavari Tollway Private Limited
WeWork India Management Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Abhinandan Gupta on IP rights acquisition, transfer, and the termination of agreements and buy back of rights.
- Assisted CVC Capital Partners in filing and prosecuting its trademark applications in India.
- Advised Minnow Films through the pre-production, production, and post-production of several journalistic documentaries released in India and across the globe on platforms such as Netflix.
Bharucha & Partners > Firm Profile
About the firm: Bharucha & Partners was founded on enduring principles of professional ethics and excellence. The firm now has offices in three cities with 13 partners and over 100 associates who offer a mix of rich experience, creativity, and the energy of youth. Each partner has a wealth of experience handling complex commercial transactions or disputes and associates are selected as sharing the qualities and vision of the partners. An expertise in corporate and commercial practice along with mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, international and domestic arbitration, investment funds, laws of crime, governance, ethics, and anti-corruption, banking and finance, project finance, capital markets and securities law, HR and employment law, regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, insolvency resolution, restructuring, and stressed assets, competition and antitrust, direct tax, indirect tax, real estate, private client, social impact and policy, and general corporate advisory is well recognised. The firm counts leading international and Indian corporate houses, banks, financial institutions, and funds as clients. The firm advises clients on domestic and cross-border issues across sectors including banks and NBFCs, defence and aerospace, energy (conventional and renewable), fintech, food and beverages (including water), ports and logistics, private clients, real estate, roads, securities and financial markets intermediaries, technology, media, and telecommunications, and trade (wholesale and retail).
Key contacts
- MP Bharucha – founder, senior partner
- Alka Bharucha – senior partner
- Justin Bharucha – managing partner
- Vandana Pai – partner, head – investment funds practice
Client feedback
- M P Bharucha “has an established reputation as a stalwart of the dispute resolution market. He has an excellent reputation for his cross-border litigation skills and additionally advises on arbitration and mediation matters”.
- Alka Bharucha “handles a prodigious amount of work. Her engagements span domestic and cross-border deals, and she is cited as a ‘fabulous’ practitioner with a ‘meticulous’ approach and up-to-date knowledge of the law”
- Justin M Bharucha “is instructed on a range of international acquisitions, asset purchases and transfers”.
- Vandana Pai “is ‘responsive, clear in her comments, and generally very practical and commercially minded.’ She represents leading global funds in key private equity and venture capital investments in India across various sectors”.
Key transactional practices with details of the relevant lawyers –
Banking and finance
- Advised Visakha Container Terminal Private Limited (a part of the JM Baxi Group) in availing financial facilities aggregating to INR 8.273bn.
- Advised State Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited on a loan facility amounting to approximately INR 59bn.
- Advised the Edelweiss Group Companies in subscribing to the debentures issued by Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure Company Private Limited and amending the terms of the debentures aggregating up to INR 6.5bn on a private-placement basis under the resolution plan approved by the NCLT.
- Advised DCB Bank with the INR 4.80bn acquisition of certain assets of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) consisting of loans, cash credits, bank guarantees and liabilities such as fixed deposits, current and savings accounts.
- Advised Safeway Concessions (a part of the Macquarie group and comprising of nine Indian concessionaires) on raising approx. INR 50bn financing from Yes Bank for funding the concession fee for the 1st Toll Operate Transfer concession package in India.
Key clients: State Bank of India, Profectus Capital, Edelweiss Group.
Contacts: Alka Bharucha, Justin Bharucha, Rohit Sharma
Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Corporate / mergers and acquisitions:
- Advised Vodafone Idea Limited on the divestment of its passive infrastructure assets through the sale of its wholly owned tower subsidiary to the ATC Group for INR 40bn and its exit from Indus Towers as part of the proposed merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel.
- Advised General Motors on its asset sale to Tata Consultancy Services Limited, estimated between US$600bn to US$700bn.
- Advised IMCD NV and IMCD India Private Limited on its acquisition of 70% equity stake in Signet Excipients Private Limited for INR 28.5bn.
- Advised Prakash Steelage Limited on the sale of its entire shareholding in its joint venture with Tubacex S.A. for US$46m.
- Advised Grasim Industries Limited on various mergers and joint venture agreements of its subsidiary companies with domestic and foreign companies.
Key clients: The Aditya Birla Group, General Motors, J. M. Baxi Group.
Contacts: Alka Bharucha, Justin Bharucha
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Dispute resolution:
- Represented HSBC France S.A. before the National Company Law Tribunal with respect to establishing its claim for financial debt against Reliance Telecom Limited in the insolvency resolution proceedings.
- Represented ITC Limited on its dispute with Hotel Leelaventure Limited before various fora.
- Represented Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi in proceedings to enforce an LCIA award before the High Court Mumbai.
- Represented Sony Pictures Network India Private Limited on multiple issues of regulatory law, copyright, broadcasting, and distribution issues, and cyberlaws before various fora.
Key clients: ITC Limited, Vodafone Idea Limited, Sony Pictures Network India Private Limited.
Contacts: MP Bharucha, Karthik Somasundram, Sneha Jaisingh, Shreya Sircar
Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].
Investment funds:
- Advised General Atlantic on multiple investments including in Sorting Hat Technologies Private Limited, Rubicon Research Private Limited, Absolute Barbeque Private Limited, Capital Foods India Private Limited, IIFL Wealth Limited, Indiaideas.com and Nobroker Technologies.
- Advised Brighton Park Capital on multiple investments, including in Indegene Ltd.
- Advised Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets on multiple investments, including its successful bid for the 1st Toll Operate Transfer Bundle of 9 road projects.
- Advised Vedantu Innovations Private Limited on the investment by Tiger Global, Accel, Omidyar, TAL Education Group, WestBridge and others.
- Advised Girnar Software Private Limited on multiple series of investment, including from Sequoia Hillhouse, Google and HDFC Bank.
Key clients: General Atlantic, Apollo Global, Ivanhoé, Cambridge.
Contacts: Vandana Pai, Swathi Girimaji
Emails: [email protected] [email protected].
Capital markets and securities law:
- Advised Inga Capital Private Limited, Investec Capital Services (India) Private Limited and Srei Capital Markets Limited, the underwriters on the public issue of equity shares by Bharat Road Network Limited aggregating approximately INR 6bn.
- Advised State Bank of India, the issuer on the rights issue of its equity shares aggregating approximately INR 167bn.
- Advised Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited on the public issue of its non-convertible debentures aggregating to INR 2bn.
- Advised and represented Gautham Thapar and various ex-C-suite employees of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, Avantha Holdings Limited, Solaris Industrial Chemicals Limited on various proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Securities Appellate Tribunal arising from allegations of fraud at CG Power.
- Represented B. Ramalinga Raju and B. Rama Raju in the appeal preferred by them before the Securities Appellate Tribunal in the matter of Satyam Computer Services.
Key clients: Inga Advisors, Axis Bank Limited, The Federal Bank
Contacts: Vishnu Dutt, Mehul Jain
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Governance, ethics and anti- corruption:
- Advised the Central Bureau of Investigation in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam.
- Represented Diageo Plc. Plc in multiple proceedings before various fora against an order passed by the Securities Exchange Board of India which held its open offer violative of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
- Advised and represented Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Private Limited in the 2G spectrum case, CBI v. A. Raja, before the Central Bureau of Investigation Special Court and the Delhi High Court.
- Advised and represented Ashok Daga in multiple proceedings arising out of the coal block allocation scam, before the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Directorate of Enforcement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
- Advised and represented a corporate in prosecution launched by the Directorate of Enforcement arising out of coal block allocations and allegations re proceeds of crime aggregating to INR 2.25 billion.
Key clients: Telenor, Ashok Daga, DHFL
Contacts: Sonam Gupta, Sneha Jaisingh.
Emails: [email protected], [email protected].
TMT and intellectual property:
- Advised and represented Vodafone Idea Ltd on a range of regulatory, intellectual property, and technology law matters before various fora, including challenges to: Interconnection Usage Charges; Telecommunication Tariff (63rd Amendment) Order, 2018; retrospective levy of spectrum charges; retrospective levy of property tax on cellular towers and sites; and the denial of points of interconnection to Reliance.
- Advised and represented Sony Pictures Network India before various fora on multiple issues of regulatory law, copyright, broadcasting, and distribution issues, and cyberlaws, including a challenge to the statutory instruments issued by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, and separate disputes against Noida Software Technology Park Limited, Sai-Sapru Creations, and SunNxt.
- Represented Balaji Motion Pictures on various contentious matters before arbitral tribunals and the Bombay High Court
- Represented Minnow Films Limited in defamation suits filed by Sahara India for the permanent injunction on the release of its documentary titled ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’ before the Supreme Court of India, Patna High Court, and the District Court of Araria, and in the pre-production and post-production process for several projects undertaken in India for potential trademarks, copyrights, and personality rights infringements.
- Advised Samsung India Electronics Private Limited, One97 Communication, CVC Capital, Flipkart Internet Private Limited, Sprandi International, Alchem International Private Limited, Dragonfly Education Private Limited, Digivive Services Private Limited, Vedific Learning Solutions Private Limited, NetProphets Cyberworks Private Limited, and several others on various intellectual property matters.
Key clients: Sony Pictures Network India, Vodafone Idea Limited, Minnow Films Limited.
Contacts: Kaushik Moitra, Karthik Somasundram
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
HR and employment law:
- Represented Firstsource Solutions Limited in disputes before the labour courts and labour commissioners, including disputes filed by the employees for wrongful termination.
- Advised Alchem International Private Limited on a range of labour and employment law matters, including termination of employees, drafting of documents and company HR policies, replying to legal notices, and advising on sexual harassment complaints, amongst other matters.
- Advised General Motors on the transfer of employees from General Motors Technical Centre India Private Limited to Tata Consultancy Services Limited and the transfer of its employees in its Talegaon plant as part of a proposed share sale to Great Wall Motors.
- Advised Tata Communications Limited and Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited on multiple employment law matters, including the issue involving the liability of their officials where employees had died during employment.
- Advised BarRaiser Private Limited, Designmate (India) Private Limited, NetProphets Cyberworks Private Limited, Savantis Solutions India Private Limited, and other technology companies on multiple labour and employment law matters, including termination of employees, drafting of documents and company HR policies, replying to legal notices, and advising on government notifications and circulars.
Key clients: General Motors, FirstSource Solutions Limited, Tata Communications Limited.
Contacts: Justin Bharucha, Vandana Pai
Emails: [email protected], [email protected].
Infrastructure:
- Advised the J. M. Baxi Group’s Visakha Container Terminal Private Limited in relation to availing of financial facilities for the construction and operation of facilities at a new container terminal located at outer harbour of the Visakhapatnam Port for INR 8.273bn.
- Advised J. M. Baxi Group’s International Cargo Terminal and Infrastructure Private Limited (ICTIPL) in relation to the investment from Bain Capital through its entity Integral Investments South Asia VIII for a 39% in ICTIPL for approximately INR 50bn.
- Advised the portfolio companies of Macquarie Fund in relation to the assignment and novation of loans given to concessionaires by Yes Bank Limited to the State Bank of India and providing general advice on loan moratoriums during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Advised the Edelweiss Group Companies in subscribing to the debentures issued by Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure Company Private Limited and amending the terms of the debentures aggregating up to INR 6.5bn on a private-placement basis under the resolution plan approved by the NCLT.
- Advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited on the loan facility it extended to M/S Clean Max Photovoltaic Private Limited, aggregating to INR 1.48bn.
Key clients: J. M. Baxi Group, Macquarie Fund, SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited Adani Enterprises Limited .
Contacts: Alka Bharucha, Justin Bharucha, Rohit Sharma
Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Sectoral experience –
- Banks and NBFCs
- Defence and Aerospace
- Energy (conventional and renewable)
- Fintech
- Food and beverages (including water)
- Ports and logistics
- Private clients
- Real estate
- Roads
- Securities and financial markets intermediaries
- Technology, media, and telecommunications
- Trade (wholesale and retail)
Number of partners: 13
Number of lawyers: 100
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Konkani, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali
Offices
Mumbai
13th Floor, Free Press House
Free Press Journal Marg
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021. India
T. +91 22 2289 9300
F. +91 22 2282 3900
New Delhi
Equity Mansion R-1, Nehru Enclave
New Delhi 110 019
T. +91 11 4593 9300
F. +91 11 4593 9399
Bengaluru
WeWork Galaxy 43, Residency Road
Ashok Nagar
Bengaluru 560 025
T. +91 80 4614 5993
F. +91 80 4614 5994
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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MP Bharucha | [email protected] | +91 22 2289 9300 | |
Alka Bharucha | [email protected] | +91 22 2289 9300 | |
Justin Bharucha | [email protected] | +91 22 2289 9300 | |
Vandana Pai | [email protected] | +91 22 2289 9300 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Alka Bharucha | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr MP Bharucha | Senior Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Justin Bharucha | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Vishnu Dutt | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Swathi Girimaji | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Sudeshna Guha Roy | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Sonam Gupta | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Sneha Jaisingh | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Kaushik Moitra | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Vandana Pai | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Rohit Sharma | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
English Hindi Gujarati Marathi Punjabi Konkani Malayalam Tamil Kannada Bengali TeluguMemberships
IBA FICCI Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) APLMANotable cases
Banking & Finance
Advising State Bank of India on granting Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited a rupee term loan facility aggregating to INR 40 billion.
Advising Safeway Concessions on the sell down of project finance facilities provided by Yes Bank Limited to ICICI Bank Limited aggregating to INR 20 billion.
Capital Markets & Securities Law
Advising Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited on its public issue of non-convertible debentures aggregating to INR 2 billion.
Representing Diageo Plc on an appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal and Securities Exchange Board of India for a monetary liability aggregating to over USD 140 million.
Mergers & Acquisition
Assisting DCB Bank Limited on its acquisition of certain assets of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC aggregating to AED 355 million in assets and AED 691 million in liabilities.
Advising General Motors on its Asset Purchase Agreement transferring certain assets and over 1300 employees from their Bengaluru Technical Centre to Tata Consulting Service Limited aggregating to approximately USD 600 – 700 million.
Dispute Resolution
Representing Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi S.r.l. on an arbitration governed by the London Court of International Arbitration and subsequent enforcement proceedings before the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court on disputes arising out of a joint venture agreement with several Indian parties including transfer of shares aggregating to INR 650 million and additional costs aggregating to USD 2.4 million and EUR 280 thousand.
Advising and representing Lapis India Capital on arbitration proceedings concerning defaults by promoters in developing certain infrastructure projects and providing an exit to funds aggregating to over INR 2.6 billion.
Intellectual Property
Advising and representing Sony Pictures Network India Private Limited on a copyright infringement suit filed before the Bombay High Court against soap opera, ‘Mere Dad Ki Dulhan’, putting the client at a risk aggregating to INR 400 million.
Advising and representing Vodafone Idea Limited on the registration and issue of trademarks.
Employment & Human Resources
Representing FirstSource Solutions Limited on its disputes before the labour courts and labour commissioners in the past years, including two disputes filed by its erstwhile employees for wrongful termination.
Assisting General Atlantic on their Employee Stock Option Plan as part of its investment in Capital Foods India Private Limited.
Private Equity & Investment Funds
Advising General Atlantic on its investment in Unacademy (Sorting Hat Technologies Private Limited), one of India’s largest learning platforms, for Series E funding aggregating to USD 110 million.
Advising Vedantu Innovations Private Limited on its Series C (USD 35 million), Series C extension, and Series C2 (USD 7 million) round of funding.
Projects & Project Finance
Advising Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited on its acquisition of 85% stake in Linjemontage i Grastrop AB, a Swedish EPC company, aggregating to USD 24 million.
Advising and representing Alchem International on their dispute before various fora against Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam’s demand for compensation of electricity purchased from Open Access aggregating to INR 68.2 million.
TMT
Representing Sony Pictures Network India Private Limited on various litigations, including: (i) its challenges to statutory instruments issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India; (ii) a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the order of Competition Commission of India to initiate investigation on the basis of a complaint filed by Noida Software Technology Park Ltd; and (iii) a commercial intellectual property suit before the Bombay High Court for infringement and passing off Sony marks and infringement of broadcast reproduction rights in relation to the FIFA World Cup.
Advising Vodafone Idea Limited on various issues and contentious matters, including: (i) general issues on protection of intellectual property; (ii) the challenge to Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) before the Bombay High Court; (iii) the jurisdictional challenge to the Telecommunication Tariff (63rd Amendment) Order, 2018, before Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.
Governance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption
Representing and advising a high net worth individual on the Central Bureau of Investigation proceedings arising from the coal block allocation scam.
Representing and advising Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Private Limited (Uninor) on the 2G spectrum case before the Delhi High Court and the CBI Special Court estimated to have caused wrongful loss to the government aggregating to INR 2,868 billion.
Legal Developments
Hiroo Advani Joins Bharucha & Partners
2nd September 2024 Bharucha & Partners (B&P) is delighted that Hiroo Advani, who founded Advani & Co., has joined the Senior Partnership at the Firm and brings his team with him. This follows from the vision which Hiroo and B&P share with respect to practising the law.Legal Briefings
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Recent amendments impacting the online gaming industry in India
The online gaming industry has witnessed a 39% increase in revenue during financial year 2022 with 77% of the revenues being derived from online real money games where users deposit a sum with the hope of earning winnings. At present, revenues are projected to increase by 20% by financial year 2025. However, increased instances of …