India

Active in India for over half a century

Clifford Chance has one of the most recognised and experienced foreign legal practices specialising in India related work. Although local regulations currently do not permit us to have an office in India or to advise on Indian law, we have advised Indian and foreign companies and lenders on a wide range of corporate, securities, banking, dispute resolution and other matters involving India for over half a century. We routinely advise a number of our Indian clients on M&A and other key transactions outside of India.

Chambers Asia 2009 comments:

"This international giant has become one the leading overseas firms involved in India across a range of sectors. The "absolute top-drawer" projects practice has historically focussed on power and energy; and this continues to be a major focal point; the team has also seen a boom in aviation sector instructions."

""I can use Clifford Chance , wherever, for whatever", is one client's endorsement of this large and successful India practice, reflecting the range of work covered. Capital markets is a central strength, and there is a dedicated unit in Singapore dealing with this side of the India practice."

We are a multi-jurisdictional group committed to the development of our India practice in cooperation with the Indian bar and local law firms. Members of our India Group are based in a number of different locations including London, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid, Hong Kong, New York, Singapore and Dubai. In late 2008 we established a dedicated team of lawyers in our Singapore office, focusing primarily on international aspects of capital markets transactions in the Indian market.

The key strengths of our Indian practice are its extensive experience, committed team and deep knowledge of the legal and business environment in India - a number of our senior lawyers individually have more than a decade of Indian experience.

We are frequently invited to speak at seminars focussed on India covering a wide range of topics including Arbitration, Energy and Infrastructure, Funds, Competition. Acquisition Finance, privatisation, M&A, international bond offerings and initial public offerings.