BANKING & CAPITAL MARKETS LAWYERS IN AHMEDABAD,

INDIA – R & D LAW CHAMBERS

Our Banking & Capital Markets practice spans financing arrangements, securities offerings, regulatory advisory, and dispute resolution before forums such as SEBI, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), NCLT, and DRT. We work with corporates, banks, funds, and investors on matters ranging from syndicated lending and project finance to IPO advisory and securities litigation. While we do not claim to be the best law firm in Ahmedabad, we strive to deliver consistently high-quality work in our areas of practice, balancing technical precision with commercial awareness.

This dual focus i.e. supporting clients in Ahmedabad, including before authorities such as SEBI’s regional offices and NCLT Ahmedabad, while also advising on cross-border transactions through GIFT City and other financial hubs, puts us in a position to serve both local and international participants in India’s financial markets.

2. KEY SERVICES

Financing & Debt Transactions
We advise on bilateral and syndicated loans, project finance, acquisition finance, securitisation, and external commercial borrowings (ECBs). Our role includes drafting and negotiating loan and security documents, advising on risk allocation, and ensuring compliance with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. By representing both lenders and borrowers across India, including Indian corporates and foreign investors, we provide perspectives that balance regulatory compliance with commercial objectives. Typical issues we address include security creation, priority of charges, cross-default provisions, and refinancing options.

Capital Markets & Securities
IPO Advisory (Ahmedabad & Pan-India)
An initial public offering is one of the most complex capital-raising processes in India, requiring coordination across regulators, exchanges, investors, and company management. Our role in IPOs goes beyond preparing the prospectus.

We conduct legal due diligence on corporate records, material contracts, intellectual property, regulatory approvals, and ongoing disputes, so that disclosures made in the offer document are accurate and defensible. We assist in reviewing corporate governance structures, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, and stock exchange requirements.

Our services also include drafting and reviewing material contracts relevant to the IPO process (such as underwriting agreements, registrar and transfer agency contracts, escrow arrangements, and investor agreements). We prepare and refine the prospectus, offer documents, and placement memoranda, while coordinating with merchant bankers, auditors, and regulators.

By combining due diligence, documentation, and regulatory guidance, we support companies in Ahmedabad and across India through each stage of the IPO process, helping them meet statutory requirements while presenting a clear, credible investment proposition to the market.

ADR/GDR Issuances
Global and American Depository Receipts allow Indian companies to raise capital from foreign markets without a direct overseas listing. In these structures, the Indian company remains the underlying issuer, while a foreign depository bank issues receipts abroad against the Indian company’s shares.

Our services in this area include structuring the transaction in compliance with Indian laws (SEBI, RBI, FEMA), coordinating with depository banks and domestic custodians, and drafting the depository agreement, custodian agreement, and other transaction documents. We also assist with regulatory approvals, disclosure preparation, and corporate authorisations necessary for issuing DRs.

We guide clients through the pricing and foreign currency inflow rules under FEMA, and advise on tax implications and repatriation of proceeds. By ensuring that the documentation and regulatory filings align with both Indian law and the requirements of the foreign market, we help Indian issuers tap into global investor pools while maintaining legal certainty.

GIFT City / IFSC Capital Raising
The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City offers a unique platform for both Indian and foreign entities to raise capital under a tax-efficient and internationally competitive regime. GIFT City allows issuers to list debt securities, bonds, and other instruments on exchanges such as India INX and NSE IFSC.

We advise Indian corporates on structuring and listing debt and hybrid securities through IFSC, preparing the required offer documents, and ensuring compliance with IFSC Authority and stock exchange requirements. For foreign issuers and funds, we assist with listing bonds, medium-term notes, and other securities in GIFT City, making it possible to access Indian and global investors from a single platform.

Our work includes drafting and reviewing listing documentation, advising on regulatory exemptions, and guiding clients on tax considerations associated with IFSC listings. We also provide opinions on foreign exchange flows, DTAA treatment, and investor protection rules applicable to IFSC. By combining cross-border perspective with local regulatory knowledge, we help both Indian and foreign participants leverage GIFT City as a financial gateway.

Many clients approach us in search of IPO advisory lawyers in Ahmedabad or securities lawyers in India, and our practice supports both Indian companies and foreign participants entering Indian markets. Our advice addresses disclosure requirements, pricing regulations, and underwriting arrangements to ensure compliance with Indian law while meeting international expectations.

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
We provide guidance to corporates, financial institutions, and investors on their obligations under SEBI regulations, RBI directions, FEMA provisions, and stock exchange rules in India. Our role is to issue legal opinions, prepare supporting documents, and provide strategic advice so that clients can manage their own compliance processes effectively. We advise both Indian and foreign clients on insider trading norms, takeover code requirements, periodic disclosure obligations, and regulatory risks in cross-border capital flows. By clarifying regulatory expectations, we help clients avoid enforcement actions and maintain transparency in operations.

Banking Agreements & Enforcement Actions
We draft and review a wide range of banking documents, including loan agreements, guarantees, security documents, and facility letters. We also represent clients in defending against enforcement actions under statutes such as the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI), 2002, Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) proceedings, and insolvency proceedings under IBC, 2016, before NCLT benches in Ahmedabad and across India. Our work balances the rights of lenders with the protections available to borrowers, including foreign investors with exposure to Indian assets. We assist in challenging enforcement notices, negotiating restructuring plans, and invoking statutory safeguards against coercive recovery.

Securities Litigation & Representation
We represent corporates, promoters, and investors in responding to SEBI notices, enforcement proceedings, and appeals before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). Our practice includes advising on insider trading allegations, disclosure violations, and securities fraud claims. We support both Indian and foreign clients across India in navigating SEBI and SAT forums. This includes representation in enforcement proceedings, settlement applications, and compliance remediation with regulators where appropriate.

OUR APPROACH

Risk Allocation & Documentation
In financing and securities deals, a well-drafted document is the primary safeguard. We focus on structuring loan agreements, security documents, and capital market contracts in a way that addresses priority of claims, enforcement rights, and disclosure obligations. This reduces disputes later and gives both lenders and borrowers certainty on their positions.

Regulatory Insight
With banking and capital markets law increasingly driven by regulation, our role is to ensure that clients understand their obligations under SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and related frameworks. We provide legal opinions and strategic guidance that allow corporates, banks, and investors, whether Indian or foreign, to comply without unnecessary friction or delay.

Cross-Border Perspective
Many financing and capital raising transactions involve international elements, such as external commercial borrowings, GDRs/ADRs, or GIFT City listings. We bring cross-border awareness to these structures, addressing foreign investment restrictions, repatriation of funds, and double taxation treaty considerations that impact outcomes.

Dispute Preparedness
Even in commercial transactions, disputes may arise. We ensure that agreements anticipate enforcement scenarios under SARFAESI, IBC, or securities laws, and that clients are prepared for proceedings before NCLT, DRT, SEBI, or SAT if required.

INDUSTRIES / CLIENTS WE SUPPORT

Corporates Raising Capital
Companies planning IPOs, rights issues, or private placements engage us to conduct due diligence, prepare disclosure documents, and review governance structures before approaching the market. We also assist listed companies in ongoing compliance with SEBI and stock exchange requirements.

Banks and Financial Institutions
Domestic and international banks rely on us for drafting loan documentation, negotiating security arrangements, and structuring syndicated lending. We also assist with recovery actions, enforcement of security, and representation before Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and NCLT.

Investors and Funds
Institutional investors, private equity funds, and debt funds turn to us for advice on securities offerings, debenture subscriptions, and regulatory considerations. In the context of GIFT City, we assist both Indian and foreign funds with listing bonds and accessing international investors.

Borrowers and Promoters
Promoters and corporate borrowers facing enforcement or restructuring issues seek our guidance in defending against SARFAESI actions, negotiating restructuring plans, and navigating insolvency proceedings before NCLT benches across India.

Foreign Issuers and Participants
Through ADR/GDR structures and GIFT City listings, we support foreign issuers and funds in accessing Indian and global capital. Our role is to ensure compliance with IFSC Authority rules, cross-border capital flow restrictions, and double taxation treaty implications.

By advising corporates, lenders, investors, borrowers, and foreign issuers alike, our practice integrates the perspectives of multiple stakeholders in the financial markets. This balanced approach helps anticipate risks and ensures that solutions are workable in both regulatory and commercial terms.

ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIOS (NEUTRAL)

Syndicated Loan for Industrial Expansion: An Indian manufacturing company sought to raise funds through a syndicated loan involving both domestic and foreign banks. Legal structuring addressed risk allocation between lenders, security creation, and cross-default provisions, ensuring clarity on enforcement rights in India.

IPO Preparation for a Mid-Sized Company: An unlisted company preparing for an initial public offering required assistance with legal due diligence, review of governance structures, and preparation of its prospectus. The process involved aligning disclosures with SEBI regulations and balancing investor protection with market feasibility.

SEBI Enforcement and SAT Appeal: A corporate entity received a show cause notice from SEBI alleging disclosure lapses. Legal assistance was required to prepare the reply, explore settlement options, and, if necessary, pursue an appeal before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).

Restructuring and NCLT Proceedings: A borrower facing recovery actions under SARFAESI and insolvency proceedings before NCLT Ahmedabad required advice on statutory safeguards, negotiation of restructuring terms with lenders, and preparation of submissions to the tribunal.

Bond Listing through GIFT City: A foreign fund considered listing USD-denominated bonds on the India INX exchange at GIFT City. Legal input focused on IFSC Authority requirements, offer documentation, tax considerations, and compliance with FEMA rules on capital inflows.

RELATED SERVICES

Corporate & M&A – Structuring acquisitions, share issuances, and governance frameworks that often accompany capital raising or debt financing.

International Taxation – Advising on cross-border fund flows, double taxation treaty benefits, and repatriation of capital in financing and securities matters.

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution – Handling disputes arising out of financing agreements, securities transactions, and shareholder arrangements.

Insolvency & Restructuring – Supporting borrowers, lenders, and investors in debt restructuring, enforcement actions, and insolvency proceedings before NCLT.

By integrating these related practice areas, we provide clients with comprehensive guidance that addresses both transactional needs and potential dispute or regulatory outcomes.

7. OFFICE DETAILS

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R & D Law Chambers

604 Entice, Bopal-Ambli Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380058, India

Phone: 09898550411 | +91 9898550411

*This page is intended solely for informational purposes. It should not be construed as professional advice. The descriptions of practice areas and services are general in nature and are provided only to assist readers in understanding the range of corporate law and related legal issues commonly handled by corporate law firms in India.

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