Noted for being an ‘exceptional’ practice, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co’s diverse offering encompasses multi-faceted equity and debt securities offerings, investment trusts and regulatory mandates. Prashant Gupta, who leads the team, demonstrates particular proficiencies across IPOs, rights issues and buy-backs, while Nikhil Naredi excels in handling securities offerings for a variety of clients. Shilpa Mankar Ahluwalia, a fintech expert, advises clients on structured debt investments and Sayantan Dutta is geared to handle IPOs, sizeable rights issues and InvITs. Manjari Tyagi bolsters the practice with her securities experience, with Shubhangi Garg contributing her syndicated loan, foreign currency financing and debt investment strengths to the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Selecting the right advisor for a capital market transaction is critical, given the complexities and challenges involved. Our experience with the Capital Market Advisory team at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has been exceptional.'

  • 'What sets this team apart is their deep understanding of both legal and commercial aspects of capital market transactions. Their ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks while maintaining a keen sense of commercial viability is a significant advantage.'
  • 'The team’s recent and relevant experience ensures they are up to date with the latest regulatory developments and market trends, providing clients with informed and strategic advice.'
  • 'Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas stands out for its exceptional turnaround time and unwavering commitment to client service. The team's proactive approach, combined with their availability and responsiveness, ensures that clients receive timely and effective solutions. This dedication to client needs distinguishes them in a competitive market.'
  • 'The team is composed of highly skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.'
  • 'A commitment to diversity within the team fosters a broad range of perspectives and ideas, contributing to innovative problem-solving.
  • 'Each of the team members has the required legal knowledge and expertise in capital market transactions. Turnaround time for any assignment is exceptional from the team.'
  • ‘Nikhil Naredi is an excellent lawyer who provides hands-on practical advice.’

Key clients

  • India Shelter Finance Corporation Limited
  • Cello World Limited
  • SAMHI Hotels Limited
  • ASK Automotive Limited
  • ideaForge Technology Limited
  • Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited
  • SBFC Finance Limited
  • Rishabh Instruments Limited
  • Brookfield India Real Estate Trust
  • Udaipur Cement Works Limited
  • J.P. Morgan India Private Limited
  • Manappuram Finance Limited
  • Mindspace Business Parks REIT
  • Jefferies India Private Limited
  • DLF Home Developers Limited
  • International Finance Corporation
  • R K Swamy Limited
  • Morgan Stanley
  • EvolutionX Debt Capital India Fund
  • Bessemer Health Capital LLC
  • Tata Motors Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Continuum Energy Aura Pte. Ltd. on the issuance of senior secured notes amounting to $435m.
  • Advised SAMHI Hotels Limited on its IPO aggregating to approximately $180m. This comprised a fresh issue, an offer for sale by certain shareholders and included a pre-IPO secondary sale by an affiliate of certain shareholders.
  • Advised on an IPO by Medi Assist Healthcare Services Limited (“Issuer”) involving a 40.70% stake sale aggregating to ₹1,171 crore (approx.) comprising an offer for sale by certain selling shareholders, including Bessemer and Investcorp.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Prashant Gupta

Other key lawyers

Nikhil Naredi, Shilpa Mankar Ahluwalia, Sayantan Dutta, Manjari Tyagi, Shubhangi Garg