Luthra and Luthra Law Offices
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Firm Overview
Since its inception in 1990 which coincides with India’s economic liberalization, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices has assisted numerous multinational corporations to set up their presence in India, and navigate the complex Indian legal system.
Our team is known for seamlessly executing high value complex transactions. We have advised on a significant number of innovative and complex, cross-border & domestic deals, some being the first of their kind in the business ecosystem in India.
Managing Partner: Rajiv K Luthra
Number of Partners: 78
Additional lawyers and staff: 370
Main Areas of Practice:
Corporate/M&A:
Contact: Samir Dudhoria, Shinoj Koshy
Private Equity:
Contacts: Samir Dudhoria, Shinoj Koshy
Banking & Finance:
Contacts: Aniket Sengupta, Karan Mitroo
Capital Market:
Contacts: Geeta Dhania
Competition & Antitrust:
Contacts: G.R. Bhatia, Abdullah Hussain
Dispute Resolution:
Contacts: H. S. ‘Bobby’ Chandhoke, Sudhir Sharma, Vijay Sondhi
Projects, Infrastructure & Energy:
Contacts: Avirup Nag, Pallavi Bedi
Tax:
Contacts: Vikas Srivastava
Intellectual Property Rights:
Contacts: Subhash Bhutoria
White Collar Crime:
Contacts: Vijay K Sondhi
Anti-Corruption & Compliance:
Contacts: William V John
Real Estate:
Contacts: Vaibhav Suri
Employment:
Contacts: William V John, Suyash Srivastava
TMT:
Contact: Asim Abbas
Restructuring:
Contact: Piyush Mishra
Other Practice Areas:
Aviation
Construction
Corporate Governance
Environment
Health & Pharmaceuticals
Insolvency & Restructuring
Insurance & Re-Insurance
International Trade (WTO) Laws and Policy & Advisory
Investment Funds
Mining
Public Procurement
Retail & Franchising
Regulatory
TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms)
Key Contacts
Managing Partner:
Rajiv K Luthra (Delhi)
+91 11 4121 5100
rajiv@luthra.com
Firm Rankings
Aviation
Band 2
8.0
Banking & Finance
Band 2
8.5
Capital Markets
Band 3
7.5
Capital Markets: Debt
Band 2
8.0
Capital markets: Equity
Band 2
8.0
Competition/Antitrust
Band 1
9.0
Corporate/M&A
Band 1
9.0
Dispute Resolution
Band 3
7.0
Funds
Band 2
8.0
Insurance
Band 2
8.0
IP
Band 3
7.0
Labour & Employment
Band 2
8.0
Litigation
Band 2
8.0
Private Equity
Band 3
7.3
Projects
Band 1
9.5
Real Estate
Band 3
7.0
Restructuring & Insolvency
Band 1
Tax
Band 3
6.7
TMT
Band 4
4.0
Trade/WTO
Band 1
9.0
White-Collar Crime
Band 2
8.0
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Articles
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The CCI vide order dated 03.03.2022 rejected the allegations of anti-competitive vertical arrangements regarding ‘deep discounting’ and ‘lack of platform neutrality’ made by the All India Online Vendors Association against Amazon Seller Services; Amazon Wholesale India; Amazon Retail; Cloudtail India; and Prione Business Services. The case fell flat on account of the Informants’ inability to […]
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L&L Partners has recently acted for and advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in connection with the financial assistance aggregating up to INR 1.85 Billion to TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks Private Limited (“Borrower”), a group company of TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (the logistics arm of the TVS Group) for refinancing of indebtedness incurred / investments made in relation to the operating warehouses of the […]
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The Ministry of Finance has released the gazetted copy of the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 (amendment rules). The amendment rules revise the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, with effect from 12 October 2021, the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Under the amendment rules, up to 100% […]
Press Releases
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Amar Patnaik, a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha and recipient of the Sansad Ratna Award 2022 has joined Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India as an of-counsel. Read more
The Team was successful in convincing the court to dismiss the appeals filed by the Income Tax Department, proposing to raise substantial questions of law on various issues. The Judgment resulted in… Read more
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India recently advised FINN Partners Limited on its acquisition of SPAG Consultants Private Limited. Finn Partners is one of the fastest-growing global, independent marketing and communications agencies in the world. FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. SPAG is a leading, Asia-headquartered, health-sector […]
Partner, Girish Rawat shares his thoughts on the non-disposal undertaking (NDUs) with Bloomberg News and Yahoo Finance in the recent story titled – “Adani Encumbers $13 Billion Stake in Newly Bought Cement Units”. Read more
Ranked Top 10 in the Global Clean Energy League Tables at Bloomberg We are delighted to announce that Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India has topped the charts with the highest ‘Deal Count’ globally for clean energy deals in the recently released Bloomberg NEF 3Q 2022 Clean Energy League Tables For three years in a […]
Luthra and Luthra advises Sembcorp in relation to supply of WTG and development of a 180.6 MW wind power project in Karnataka The Firm recently assisted Sembcorp (and its renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited) in relation to finalising and executing equipment supply and project development agreements with Suzlon Group for (i) supply of […]
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India celebrated its ‘32nd Annual Day’ on Saturday, the 10th of September 2022 in the most unique way with members gathered physically at respective offices and all offices connected virtually. The evening commenced with the Firm’s Founder & Managing Partner, Mr. Rajiv K Luthra addressing everyone; sharing his vision about the Firm’s expansion plans […]
The Firm advised and acted for State Bank of India in connection with financial assistance sanctioned to Binjhabahal to Telebani section, k.m. 414.000 to k.m. 491.710 (design chain age k.m. 414.982 to k.m. 493.300) of NH-6 (new NH-49) Highway Private Limited (an Oriental group company) aggregating up to INR5988.30 Million for the purpose of re-financing of […]
The Firm recently acted as Lenders’ Legal Counsel forL&T Finance Limited in relation to the financing made available to Kappirikkad Highways Private Limited, for an amount of INR 628 Crores in connection with six laning from Kappirikkad to Thalikulam section of NH-66 (old NH-17) in the state of Kerala on Hybrid Annuity Mode under Bharatmala […]
Luthra & Luthra Law Offices started its journey over 3 decades ago, setting a benchmark for high quality modern legal services in a new and liberalised Indian economy. It soon came to be recognised as one of the largest top-tier law firms in the country, providing sound legal advice across industry sectors and won many accolades (both national and […]
Luthra & Luthra Partners advised HealthQuad in the Series B round of USD 20 million in Wysa, an artificial intelligence-based mental health platform. The Firm was involved in originating the transaction documents, negotiating thereon, advising the company on legal and secretarial compliances, and running the pre-and-post closing aspects of the transaction. As part of the transaction, the […]
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Deal 1 – SWAMIH Fund in connection with an investment in the non-convertible debentures The Firm acted for and advised SWAMIH Fund in connection with an investment in the non-convertible debentures to provide last mile finance for the completion of construction of a group housing project in the state of Rajasthan. The Firm assisted the […]
L&L Partners recently advised Honasa Consumer Private Limited (HCPL) on its acquisition of the majority shareholding of Fusion Cosmeceutics Private Limited (Dr. Sheth’s) by way of primary and secondary transactions. HCPL is a major player in the consumer goods sector operating under the brand name ‘Mamaearth’ and has recently joined the ‘Unicorn’ club at a valuation […]
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The Firm recently acted as Lenders’ Legal Counsel for NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in relation to the financial assistance aggregating up to INR 246.48 crores. The transaction involved part-refinancing of 3 separate solar power projects set up in state of Karnataka under 3 project SPVs, promoted by O2 Power. As Lenders’ Legal Counsel, the team at L&L Partners was involved in drafting, reviewing, […]
Venus Pipes IPO has been recognized as the ‘Fastest Subscribed IPO’ and received the Certificate of Excellence by the prestigious Golden Book of World Records L&L Partners – Capital Markets team advised Venus Pipes & Tubes Limited, a Gujarat based company engaged in the manufacturing and exports of stainless-steel pipes and tubes(the “Company”) and SMC Capitals […]
L&L Partners, tax team has recently secured a significant victory for its client, Perkins India Private Limited (part of the Caterpillar Group), before the Hon’ble High Court of Madras. The Firm has successfully defended a writ appeal filed by the income tax department before the division bench of High Court, against the order of Single Judge. […]
The Firm successfully assisted and represented the Resolution Professional and the Monitoring Agency throughout the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of M/s Crest Steel and Power Pvt. Ltd. [CSPPL] Our role: The team advised and acted initially for the Resolution Professional [“RP”] of CSPPL right from the inception of the CIRP, i.e. the Insolvency Commencement Date […]
L&L Partners advised on financing 3000 all-electric cars to be operated by Blu-Smart Mobility on its ride hailing platform in Delhi- NCR Region. Our role: The Firm advised and acted for Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) in connection with financial assistance aggregating up to INR 2676.70 Million for part financing the cost of […]
The Firm’s Banking and Finance Team recently advised Aditya Birla Finance Limited (the “Lenders“) in connection with financial assistance in the form of rupee loan facilities for an aggregate principal amount of INR 51,70,00,000 (Rupees Fifty One Thousand and Seventy Lakhs) made available to Fogo Energy Ventures Private Limited (the “Company“), subsidiary of Fourth Partner, for the […]
L&L Partners – Capital Markets team recently advised HSBC Securities (USA) and Roth&Co. Congratulations Team – Partner, Geeta Dhania, Partner Designate, Prashaant Vikram Rajput ably assisted by Partner, Pallavi Bedi; Partner, Neha Sinha and Partner, Kunal Mehra. The partners’ were supported by Managing Associate, Danish Khan, Senior Associate, Ashita Bali, Associates – Preeti Uikey, Anshul Semwal, Saher Fatima, Kopal Agarwal, Radhika Malpani. Continue reading
Deal Reports Deal 1 – HPCL on its acquisition of the entire shareholding of BBlunt The Firm recently advised HPCL on its acquisition of the entire shareholding of BBlunt and its subsidiary (BBlunt Spratt from their erstwhile shareholders including its majority shareholder, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL). The overall value of the transaction is approximately […]
L&L Partners has recently represented and advised InterviewBit Technologies (“Scaler Academy”), an edtech start-up that offers courses to working professionals in India and abroad to upgrade their skills, in raising $55 million in its Series B financing round. Our Role: Role entailed originating the transaction documents, negotiating thereon, preparing disclosure schedule, advising the company on legal […]
The Firm recently acted for and advised SWAMIH Fund in connection issuance of non-convertible secured debentures aggregating up to INR 1.65 Billion by DSS Buildtech Private Limited (“Issuer”), a subsidiary of Silverglades Holdings Private Limited for part financing the cost of construction of the GH project titled “The Melia” [RERA registration number 288 of 2017] comprising of 12 residential towers (Towers A, B, C, D, E, […]
The Firm has recently acted for and advised L&T Finance Limited, in connection with the financial assistance aggregating up to INR 338,79,00,000/- to Sannur Bikarnakette Highways Private Limited (“Borrower”), a subsidiary of Dilip Buildcon Limited, for part financing the setting up of the Four-laning of Sannur to Bikarnakette section from existing Km 698.850 to existing Km 744.190 (Design 45.01 Km) of […]
The Firm has recently acted for and advised L&T Finance Limited and Axis Bank Limited (the “Lenders“), in connection with the financial assistance aggregating up to Rs. 820 Crores, proposed to be provided to Solairepro Urja Private Limited (the “Borrower”), in relation to the development, construction and operation of a 250 MW AC (350 MW DC) solar PV project awarded to […]
The Firm has recently acted for and advised State Bank of India in connection with the financial assistance aggregating up to INR 969.87 Crores to Renew Solar Power Private Limited (“Borrower”), a subsidiary of Renew Power Private Limited, for refinancing existing term loans and the non-fund based facility from its existing lenders in relation to a 250 MW AC solar power […]
L&L Partners Law Offices – Capital Markets team advised Venus Pipes & Tubes Limited (the “Company”) and SMC Capitals Limited (The “BRLM”) in the filing of the draft offer document in relation to the proposed Initial Public Offering of the equity shares of the Company. The firm acted as the sole legal counsel to the Company and BRLM and was involved in conducting diligence and […]
The Firm has recently acted for and advised HDFC Bank Limited in connection with the financial assistance aggregating up to INR 5.00 Billion to Green Gas Limited (“Borrower”), a joint venture of GAIL (India) Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, for takeover/refinance of outstanding existing facilities and part financing the ongoing & future capex of the Borrower for City […]
L&L Partners has recently acted for and advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited in connection with the financial assistance aggregating up to INR 1.85 Billion to TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks Private Limited (“Borrower”), a group company of TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (the logistics arm of the TVS Group) for refinancing of indebtedness incurred / investments made in relation to the operating warehouses of the […]
#bankingandfinance Summit on the 9th of December 2021.