Argus Partners

Argus Partners‘ banking and finance practice is a powerhouse in the Mumbai market. The group advises both domestic and foreign banks, financial institutions, international credit funds, and corporate houses on a wide variety of transactions including structured finance, securitisation, project financing, and consortium lending, to name a few. With cross-border capabilities and a record of handling high-value matters, the team’s impressive client roster continues to expand. Krishnava Dutt and Aastha co-head the department and bring extensive expertise to the group. Dutt stands out for his deep experience leading on M&A and financing transactions, as well as corporate governance and board responsibility matters. Aastha is highly regarded for her specialism in financing, insolvency, and restructuring, and she regularly advises on structured finance, syndicated lending, and real estate financing transactions. Prakash Panjabi notably departed the firm in May 2024.