Our Work in India
Clifford Chance and India
Clifford Chance has been active in India for over half a century. During this period, we have advised on a considerable number of Indian matters.The key strengths of our Indian practice are our extensive experience, committed team and deep knowledge of the legal and business environment in India.
This has involved providing advice on corporate transactions, securities transactions, projects, banking transactions, dispute resolution and other matters.
Here is a snapshot of the type of work and key areas being afforded by India's growth:
Corporate - the Firm's corporate practice has led on M&A transactions, privatisations and joint ventures for various clients and advised non-Indians on establishing businesses in India.
Capital Markets - the securities practice has worked for borrowers, banks and fund managers, advising on debt and equity capital markets transactions, as well as establishing funds.
Energy and Infrastructure - our projects practice has advised on power, oil and gas, telecoms/IT, transport and infrastructure, waste and water and basic industries projects.
Banking - the banking practice has advised on general and specialist banking transactions, as well as restructurings.
Asset Finance - our asset finance practice has been involved in extensive aircraft financings and operating leases for both the long-established airlines and the newer airlines in India.
Funds - our funds team has significant experience in setting up private equity and real estate funds that invest in Indian businesses, infrastructure and real estate.
Dispute Resolution - a wide range of international disputes involving India have benefited from advice given by the Firm's dispute resolution practice.
Real Estate - the practice advises on a range of transactions involving initial acquisitions, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to final exit, tax restructuring, outsourcing, planning, environment and litigation.
"This pre-eminent international player has successfully built a leading reputation for Indian expertise across a wide range of practice areas, including involvement in energy and infrastructure projects. Its 'incredibly commercial, deal-making' lawyers handle a steady stream of project finance, asset finance and energy matters. The firm's extensive network of offices facilitates the provision of seamless advice to a client base of both inbound multinationals and high-profile Indian clients." - Chambers Asia 2008
