Wadia Ghandy & Co is one of the oldest full-service law firms in India, established in 1883. The firm has offices in five cities and houses over 150 fee earners. The firm’s banking and finance offering is widely respected and this year it ascends a tier in the rankings for banking and financial services expertise. The firm also boasts strengths in aviation, disputes and real estate. The key contacts include managing partners Shabnum Kajiji, Ashish Ahuja, Bindi Dave and Dhawal Mehta, aviation specialist Marylou Bilawala, and deputy managing partners Nihas Basheer and Denzil Arambhan.
Client feedback
“The Wadia Ghandy team is very knowledgeable and professional. It has positive relationships with the Indian airlines and regulatory authorities. The lawyers also provide updates based on current affairs in India unprompted as a courtesy. They provide comprehensive advice and are incredibly helpful in bridging gaps with the parties and airlines.” – Aviation
“Business-friendly, reliable team.” – Labour and employment
Priya Desai
“Priya is very knowledgeable and provides helpful feedback in addressing relevant Indian law points.”
Rohini Verma
“Business-friendly.”
Work highlights
Advised HDFC Bank on its merger with HDFC. This was the largest merger in Indian corporate history and it resulted in the creation of India’s second largest bank.
Acted for CarTrade Tech in relation to its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Sobek Auto India from OLX India BV.
Key clients
CEVA Corporate Services SAS, PNP Maritime Services, Robertet.
Work highlights
Advised Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund II on the issue of non-convertible debentures by Viney Auto Ancillary and VL-Auto Ancillary.
Acted for Kotak Special Situations Fund in relation to Biocon’s issue of non-convertible debentures.
Assisted Axis Bank on the refinancing of existing term loan facilities availed to an SPV set up for the development of the “Crown Project”.
Key clients
ASA International India Microfinance, HDFC Bank, Kotak Data Center Fund.
