Aastha
Argus Partners
Argus Partners
Client SatisfactionThe real estate team at Argus Partners is noted for its expertise in handling real estate acquisitions, development projects, and leasing, as well as funding and financing, regulatory compliance, and transaction structuring. The practice also offers assistance on joint development projects, special economic zones, and slum rehabilitation projects, among others. Project finance specialist Aastha – who is noted for her extensive experience assisting banks, credit funds, and corporate houses on a variety of transactions including real estate financing – co-leads the department alongside litigation expert Murtaza Kachwalla, who specialises in representing clients before judicial bodies such as the Supreme Court and the High Courts in matters regarding conveyancing and property transfers.
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Key clients
- HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund
- SWAMIH Investment Fund I
- Dalmia Polypro Industries Private Limited
- HDFC Limited
- Dawat-E-Hadiyah
Work highlights
- Advising HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund - 3 on an investment in the Adarsh Developers group, by way of subscription to listed and unlisted non-convertible debentures.
- Advised HDFC on its assignment of a stressed loan portfolio worth more than Rs. 1,300 Crores, to Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise.
- 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 the Ghatkopar suburb of Mumbai.
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Aastha, Murtaza Kachwalla