Banking & Finance Legal Services
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
We handle all banking and finance legal work from loans and project finance to fintech and digital assets, giving practical solutions for lenders, borrowers, and investors in India and cross-border.
Pricing Guide
Regulatory Opinion & Compliance Framework
Core Deliverables
- Formal Legal Opinion: A comprehensive written opinion signed by a specialized Partner addressing specific regulatory queries (RBI Guidelines, FLDG norms, or Payment Aggregator licenses).
- Executive Strategy Note: A 2 to 3 page distilled summary for the Board or Investors interpreting grey areas of the law.
- Risk Matrix: Structured table highlighting High, Medium, and Low risk aspects of the business model under current laws.
Process & Expertise
- Partner Led Review: Direct involvement of a Fintech/FSR Partner to frame strategic arguments.
- Regulatory Precedents Check: Cross referencing with unwritten market practices and recent unpublished regulatory attitudes.
- Expedited Turnaround: Delivery within 7 to 10 business days.
Support
- Clarification Conference: One 60 minute call with the Partner to explain nuances to internal teams or investors.
- Liability Coverage: Opinion is backed by the firm's professional indemnity insurance.
Debt Fundraising Legal Counsel (Borrower)
Documentation & Drafting
- Agreement Vetting: Deep review and red lining of the Facility Agreement (Term Loan/Working Capital) to ensure favourable terms on default events and repayment logic.
- Security Docs: Drafting and review of Deeds of Hypothecation, Mortgage, and Corporate/Personal Guarantees.
- CP Management: A dedicated team to collate, verify, and package 50+ conditions precedent documents (board resolutions, solvency certificates) required for fund dispersal.
Negotiation
- Covenant Negotiation: Intensive negotiation with the Lender's counsel to soften financial covenants and information undertakings.
- Stamp Duty Advisory: Structuring advice on stamp duty optimization across different states to reduce costs.
- Closing Opinion: Issuance of the standard capacity and authority legal opinion required by banks.
Execution
- Physical Closing: Hosting the signing ceremony at CAM offices including conference facilities.
- Deal Bible: Compilation of the final executed deal bible in digital and physical formats.
Corporate Debt Restructuring & Insolvency Defense
Strategic Analysis
- Debt Portfolio Audit: Legal review of existing loan documents to identify vulnerabilities and leverage points against lenders.
- Insolvency Risk Check: Analysis of Director liabilities and 'Zone of Insolvency' risks under the IBC.
- Resolution Roadmap: Detailed proposal covering options like One Time Settlement (OTS), RBI Prudential Framework restructuring, or Pre packaged Insolvency.
Representation
- CoC Advisory: Preparation of management for high stakes meetings with the Joint Lenders Forum (JLF) or Committee of Creditors.
- Pre Litigation Strategy: Guidance on potential NCLT applications for admission or defense.
Senior Access
- Senior Partner Oversight: Direct strategic input from a ranked Restructuring Practice leader.
- Crisis Availability: Access to the core legal team round the clock during the critical strategy phase.
About Banking & Finance Legal Services
How I Approach Banking & Finance Law
Law isn’t just about rules and paperwork for me. I try to find that sweet spot between following the process (niti) and getting to what’s fair (nyay). My advice is built on a century-long legacy, but I keep it practical and flexible, aiming for solutions that actually work and last.
Navigating Finance with You
Things move fast in finance. My role isn’t just legal - I’m in it with you, helping you read what’s coming next. I mix my understanding of India’s banking scene with a forward-thinking approach so you don’t get blindsided by changes or miss out on new possibilities.
What I Handle
- Regular banking and lending deals, including corporate loans and financing structures
- Both sides of the table - lenders or borrowers, local or international
- Syndicated loans and cross-border financing legal support
- Project finance for big infrastructure, energy, or transport projects
- Debt restructuring and Indian insolvency and bankruptcy law - not just theory, but workable plans
- Debt capital markets legal services, from bonds to debentures, working closely with equity teams
Fintech, Regulation & Digital Assets
Fintech law advisory is a big part of what I do. I’ve helped clients not just follow, but sometimes shape, RBI and SEBI rules. If you’re dealing with payments, wealth-tech, or the future of digital money like CBDCs, I’m plugged in and ready.
Recognition
Peers and clients say I deliver. Tier 1 rankings, Band 1 in fintech, and awards for banking law - but what matters is making things easier for you.
Meet your Expert
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
51 connects in last 3 months
My Story
People see the awards, the top rankings, all that jazz. Sure, we’re proud, but the real vibe here? It started 108 years back with my grandfather’s mantra - ‘Work is man’s anthem to life.’ We talk about ‘niti’ (the rules) and ‘nyay’ (real justice) all the time, finding that sweet spot. Honestly, we’re more than just lawyers - we’re a mixed bunch who love books, pickleball, doodling, pup therapy, and Holi madness. That’s our soul. That’s our journey.
My Work
Full-Spectrum Legal Services - We cover everything from corporate deals, capital markets, tech law, private client work, to dispute resolution.
Balance of Law and Justice - We don’t just follow ‘niti’ - we chase ‘nyay’. Solutions must feel fair, not just legal.
Future-Ready Legal Advice - Our Centre for AI Law in India keeps us ahead, especially with digital regulation advisory and ESG legal consulting.
Global Reach, Local Touch - With 1000+ lawyers in India, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, we handle multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution for big firms, startups, families.
