The market holds Link Legal in high regard for its strengths in aviation, construction, energy and infrastructure work. The firm is a first port of call for infrastructure players due to its vast experience in large-scale, long-term infrastructure projects and regulator relationships, and the ability to go beyond transaction basics into extra layers of service like financing insurance. The corporate team welcomed four new partners in the last 12 months, such as Jinni Sinha from IndusLaw and Sayantani Dutta from Wadia Ghandy & Co. Infrastructure specialist Rajesh Sehgal joined from Trina Solar. Atul Sharma and Nusrat Hassan are key partners for energy and infrastructure, and corporate and M&A, respectively. Managing partner Anand Srivastava is also a projects and finance contact. The firm recently combined with Dentons to become part of the global law firm’s sprawling international network.
Client feedback
“Timely and excellent delivery in all matters.” – Aviation
“The firm plans the activities well and delivers the services within the agreed timelines.” – Capital markets
“Very good knowledge and experience of the subject. It provides research-based representations and approach towards a matter.” – Energy
“They handled things very well, and have a knowledgeable partner and team. Approachable 24/7.” – Private equity
Namita Das
“Knowledgeable and approachable. Effective management.”
Milind Jha
“Quick turnaround for queries raised, timelines have been always met, and he is solution-oriented.”
Aditya Singh
“Rich knowledge, innovative, research based approach, and provides right and practical advice.”
Anand Srivastava
“Good approach and a problem-solver.”
Work highlights
Represented SpiceJet and its promoter in a challenge to an arbitral award passed by the Arbitral Tribunal.
Work highlights
Advised the resolution professional and Duff & Phelps India concerning the insolvency resolution process of Gitanjali Gems. The team is also providing litigation support in various courts and tribunals.
Engaged by the resolution professional of Jyoti Structures under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Work highlights
Advised Aurobindo Realty and Infrastructure on its acquisition of Kakinada SEZ from GMR Group.
Acted for SarvaGram Group of companies and its promoters in a Series B investment led by Elevation Capital along with pro-rata participation from existing investor Elevar Equity.
Represented Inyantra Technologies on being acquired by Volex.
Key clients
Almas Global Opportunity Fund SPC, JSW Foundation, Mission1 Investments, Probus Insurance Broker, Slintel.
Work highlights
Acted for banks, investors and institutions providing term loan facilities and subscribing to the debentures issued by India Grid Trust, an infrastructure investment trust established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations.
Advised the State Bank of India on loan facilities provided to Ramayapatnam Port Development.
Key clients
HDFC Bank, HSBC, India Infradebt Fund, State Bank of India.
Work highlights
Advised Akasa Air on the purchase lease back of six Boeing aircrafts from BOC aviation.
Acting for Air India on its divestment.
Key clients
Bangalore International Airport, Big Charter Private, Delhi International Airport.
Work highlights
Assisted National Industrial Corridor Development & Implementation Trust on the development of Dholera Airport in the state of Gujarat.
Advised GMR Hyderabad International Airport on the next phase of expansion of Hyderabad Airport.
Key clients
Hisense India, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Wingtech Mobile Communications.
