Jerome Merchant + Partners

India

Analysis

Overview

Jerome Merchant + Partners offers a full range of corporate law services, including banking and finance, and corporate and M&A. With a well-respected banking practice, the firm ascends a tier in the banking and finance table. It has grown its presence for these clients in the financial services, media, technology, healthcare and consumer goods spaces. In the M&A space, the firm has deep experience in the automotive and real estate sectors. Partners Sameer Sibal and Vishnu Jerome lead on key deals, while disputes partner Murtaza Somjee handles litigation and arbitration cases.  

Private equity
Work highlights 

Advised IIFL on its investment in Delightful Gourmet, which operates as a fresh animal protein e-commerce platform.  

Assisted LGVP, LP on its investment in Assetgro Fintech. 

Banking and finance

Work highlights 

Advised KKR India on the issuance of its privately placed listed bonds to South Indian Bank. 

Assisted Tata Motors Finance Solutions on the issuance of its privately placed perpetual unlisted bonds.