Aastha
Argus Partners
Argus Partners
Client SatisfactionWith a notable emphasis on project, structured, and real estate finance, Argus Partners acts for banks, real estate funds, and investment managers on the full range of transactions. Krishnava Dutt, Aastha, and Nidhi Arya co-head the practice; founder and managing partner Dutt handles regulatory matters and large financing transactions, Aastha focuses her practice on structured finance, syndicated lending, and restructuring matters, while new equity partner Arya is a key name for real estate finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'The understanding of the team on the matters related to banking and finance is really unparalleled.'
- 'The managing partner Krishnava Dutta and Partner Aastha was too good.'
Key clients
- HDFC Limited
- HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund
- Ind Swift Laboratories Limited
- Dalmia Polypro Industries Private Limited
- SWAMIH Investment Fund I (SWAMIH)
- Nisus Finance & Investment Managers LLP
- State Bank of India
- Union Bank of India
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Barings Credit
- Ares SSG
- Clearwater Capital
- Piramal Capital
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Citibank N.A.
- Aditya Birla Finance Limited
- KKR
- India Resurgence Fund
Work highlights
- Advised HDFC Limited on its merger with HDFC Bank, including on integration planning for implementation of the scheme of merger.
- Advising Dalmia Polypro Industries Private Limited, on raising an external commercial borrowing of USD 30,000,000 from United StatesInternational Development Finance Corporation for establishing a new greenfield recycling facility in Nashik, Maharashtra.
- Acted as the legal counsel to SWAMIH on its investment of approximately INR 300 crores in the project ‘Rising City’ being promoted by the Hubtown Group in Mumbai.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Krishnava Dutt, Aastha, Nidhi Arya