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Featured Legal Transactions and Industry Recognition

byKrishnava DuttConsults online and across India; Offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & KolkataStarts from₹1,50,000 Per OpinionView full gallery

A showcase of our landmark deals, regulatory advisory, and industry accolades in corporate and financial law.

My work on the landmark merger of HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank was recognized with an Editor's Choice Award from Asialaw. This transaction was one of the most significant in India's financial sector, and I am proud of the role my team and I played in advising HDFC Limited through its complexities.

I advised Dalmia Polypro Industries on securing a USD 30 million external commercial borrowing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This cross-border financing is for a new greenfield recycling facility in Maharashtra, a project that supports a circular plastic waste value chain and showcases my expertise in sustainable project finance.

It is an honor to be recognized by the India Business Law Journal as a Legal Icon. This acknowledgment from the industry is a testament to my commitment to providing direct, practical, and impactful legal counsel in the banking and finance space.

In this podcast, I break down the key implications of recent SEBI amendments on the mandatory listing of non-convertible debt securities. Understanding these regulatory shifts is crucial for issuers and investors, and I focus on providing clear, actionable insights on complex topics like this.

I advised venture capital firms Arkam Ventures and Fundamentum Partnership on their Series B investment in TransBnk, a fintech platform. This deal highlights my work in the fintech legal advisory space, guiding investors through fundraises that fuel innovation in banking infrastructure.

My practice is recognized as Tier 1 in Banking & Finance for Mumbai by The Legal 500. This top-tier ranking, based on extensive market research and client feedback, underscores the strength and quality of the financial law services I provide.

I successfully represented HDFC before the Supreme Court in a significant case against IL&FS concerning the appropriation of rent receivables. This verdict was a crucial outcome in the ongoing IL&FS insolvency process, demonstrating my capability in handling high-stakes financial litigation and debt recovery matters.

This feedback from a client, highlighted by Chambers and Partners, reflects my core approach. Clients value that I am hands-on, quick to respond, and add tangible value in negotiations, which is a promise I deliver on personally.

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Our work is defined by a focus on regulatory clarity and strategic deal-making. Whether we are advising on a multi-billion dollar merger or a complex debt restructuring, the objective remains the same: we strip away the legal complexity to provide you with clear, enforceable solutions that protect your commercial interests.

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Krishnava Dutt

Consults online and across India; Offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & KolkataStarts from ₹1,50,000 Per Opinion

I lead Argus Partners with a simple philosophy: legal advice should be a business enabler, not a hurdle. My team and I focus on delivering clear, actionable strategies rather than thick, academic reports.

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We advised the Softcrylic group and its founders on the Indian law aspects of its strategic acquisition by Hexaware Technologies Limited. This transaction highlights our expertise in navigating complex, cross-border technology sector acquisitions.8
We are pleased to be recognized by Legal500 Asia Pacific 2025 across eight practice areas, including Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT). This ranking affirms our position as a top-tier firm in the legal landscape.
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