White & Case LLP International Law Firm, Global Law Practice - India

We are one of the most experienced international firms for India-related cross-border legal services. We represent multinational corporations, financial institutions and funds from around the world pursuing opportunities in India. We also advise Indian companies and financial institutions on their international transactions and disputes. Our core India team is based in the three top markets that generate India-related cross-border matters: New York, Singapore and London. They work with our lawyers in offices around the world, bringing together different practice areas and legal knowledge to provide fully coordinated advice. In India, we are at the forefront of M&A, private equity, capital markets, project development and financing, leveraged financing, fund formation, dispute resolution and general corporate advisory work. As with all international law firms, Indian regulations do not permit us to practice Indian law. We work closely with a number of law firms in India. We do not have an exclusive or special relationship with any single Indian firm as we want the freedom to choose local lawyers who have the experience to service our clients with the highest level of quality and responsiveness. Strength across practice areas Private equity & M&A We represent clients investing in India through control acquisitions, minority investments and joint ventures. We also advise Indian companies in their investments and mergers and acquisitions activities outside India. Capital markets We represent issuers, underwriters, investors and other participants on their debt, equity and derivative offerings around the world, including Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings and registered offerings in all of the international markets from which Indian issuers raise capital. Energy, infrastructure, project and asset finance We regularly represent multilateral financial institutions, developers, international commercial and investment banks, Indian financial institutions and banks, export credit agencies and other participants in project development and financing in the power, oil and gas, transportation and other infrastructure sectors. Bank finance and restructuring We regularly represent lenders and borrowers in cross-border financing transactions. Our practitioners are steeped in knowledge of the latest local and international techniques across banking, insolvency, restructuring and litigation. Dispute resolution Our dispute resolution team handles arbitration proceedings (under the rules of all major international and regional arbitral institutions) and other modes of alternative dispute resolution. We advise clients from both common and civil law systems.   AWARDS #1 US law firm for India-related transactionsAsia-Pacific The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2011 and 2012 Tier 1: International Firm Active in IndiaIFLR1000 2013 White & Case is highly ranked for India related transactions. Nine White & Case lawyers were ranked as "Leading Lawyers," the highest ranking for individual lawyers.The Legal 500 2014 Recognition for Nandan Nelivigi and George Cyriac as the leading practitioners for India-related work.Chambers Global 2014