Dhir & Dhir Associates‘ team is noted for advising on financial transactions relating to infrastructure projects and wind power projects, and it regularly engages in due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and negotiations. The team also advises clients on regulatory requirements, which involves conducting internal policy reviews for banks. It is co-led by Guranpreet Singh Sarna and Alok Dhir. Sarna’s clients consist of banks and financial services, while Dhir plays a key role in the team as a dual-qualified chartered accountant and lawyer. Other notable members of the team include Shikha Singh, who specialises in the renewable energy sector, and Avlokita Kanwar, who has experience advising on power projects.

The banking and finance practice at Sagus Legal is led by Shruti Kanodia, who has longstanding experience in general corporate advisory and banking and finance. The team routinely advises both lenders and borrowers on long term loan financing and has experience handling matters in the infrastructure and manufacturing sector. It is also noted for advising clients on the drafting and negotiation of security documents, and with regulatory and legal compliance. Another key member of the team includes Nilesh Panda, who regularly acts for lenders on financing transactions, and regulatory strategy. Panda is also known for a strong knowledge of commercial contracts.

Phoenix Legal’s banking and finance practice is led by Harsh Arora, who has longstanding experience advising on a broad range of financing, restructuring, and infrastructure matters. The team is noted for handling project finance mandates, including advising on wind and solar power projects. Its clients consist of banks, fund houses, and infrastructure companies. Other members of the team include Aishwarya Samanta, who has experience advising clients in the real estate sector. In August 2024, the Delhi team was joined by Shivani Sinha who often acts for Indian and foreign banks on structured finance transactions.

Imperial Law Offices (I Law)’ team is noted for handling the structuring, drafting, and execution of finance and security documents in a range of sectors. The team acts for clients in the manufacturing, real estate, and healthcare sectors. It is also known for advising clients on regulatory guidance regarding loan transfers and digital lending guidelines. Amit Prakash leads the team, with a range of experience consisting of advising fintech companies and acting on real estate transactions. Prakash is joined by corporate and M&A specialist Velga Vasudev.

The team at Maheshwari & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants is noted for acting for banks in financial dispute matters. This includes acting for banks on loan recovery and cheque bounce disputes. The team also advises banks on regulatory compliance. Akhand Pratap Singh Chauhan and Vipul Maheshwari co-lead the team in Delhi. Chauhan is experienced in dispute resolution processes, while Maheshwari is an expert litigator. The team also includes key member Shantanu Garg, who has experience handling commercial and criminal litigation matters.