Counting corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate, energy, manufacturing and competition among its key roster of clients, Argus Partners is highly regarded for its expertise in advising on complex, high-value mandates. Arka Majumdar has a solid track record in handling corporate transactions, and Nidhi Arya counts real estate and banking and finance matters as core strengths. Pooja Chakrabarti and Somdutta Bhattacharyya are singled out for their expertise in advising on contentious matters, including commercial litigation, while Soorjya Ganguli specialises in arbitration, often representing clients before the Supreme Court. All named individuals co-head the department.

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Key clients

  • HDFC Limited
  • HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund
  • Ind Swift Laboratories Limited
  • Dalmia Polypro Industries Private Limited
  • SWAMIH Investment Fund I
  • Nisus Finance & Investment Managers LLP
  • Tata Steel Limited
  • BTL EPC Limited
  • Balrampur Chini Mills Limited
  • Resolution Professional of Supertech Limited
  • IIFL Wealth Limited
  • Piramal Finance Management Private Limited
  • Sterling Wilson Private Limited
  • A Future Group company
  • McNally Bharat Engineering Company Limited
  • Ambuja Cements Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised HDFC Limited on its merger with HDFC Bank.
  • Advising HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund -3 on a high-value investment, involving subscriptions to listed and unlisted non-convertible debentures.
  • Advised HDFC on assigning a stressed loan portfolio worth over Rs. 1,300 crores to Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arka Majumdar, Nidhi Arya, Pooja Chakrabarti, Somdutta Bhattacharyya, Soorjya Ganguli