Introduction
With over two decades of experience, MITAL & MITAL Advocates is proud to be empaneled with several major financial institutions, including the State Bank of India (SBI), National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL), and India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL). We offer end-to-end legal solutions for public and private sector clients, covering diverse aspects of banking, finance, and project development.
Description
Our legal services in Banking and Finance include:
- Legal Audits and Compliance: Comprehensive audits of financial processes to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
- Loan Agreements and Documentation: Drafting and vetting financing agreements, credit policies, loan documentation, and collateral agreements.
- Syndicated Lending and Debt Structuring: Structuring multi-bank financing deals, including syndication agreements for large projects.
- Dispute Management: Handling disputes related to banking fraud, default, and recovery before Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT) and other financial forums.
In Project Finance, we assist in:
- Infrastructure Projects: Advising on funding for highways, ports, schools, oil & gas, and energy projects.
- Due Diligence: Conducting extensive due diligence of borrowers, project sponsors, and associated documentation.
- Financing Structures: Assisting in structured debt financing, external commercial borrowings (ECBs), and security creation for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Identifying legal risks in project financing and advising on risk mitigation strategies.
- Stamp Duty and Registration Advisory: Ensuring compliance with registration and stamping requirements for financial documents.
Major Achievements
High-Stake Public Sector Financing:
Successfully advised SBI and other public sector banks in financing high-value infrastructure projects across India.Landmark Project Finance Deal:
Assisted in a syndicated loan agreement for the development of a major national highway project under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).Advisory for Renewable Energy Projects:
Provided legal support for funding several renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power plants.International Financing Transactions:
Assisted IIFCL in cross-border financing arrangements, ensuring compliance with ECB guidelines.