Corporate & Commercial
Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai office offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, technical collaborations, and business restructuring. The team provides strategic advice on transaction structuring, due diligence, regulatory compliance, and negotiation of definitive agreements. With a client base that includes Fortune Global 500 companies, the firm has experience across sectors such as financial services, private equity, engineering, retail, biotechnology, telecom, e-commerce, IT, and ITES. The Mumbai office is led by Senior Partner Rajarshi Chakrabarti, who has over two decades of experience in corporate transactions and regulatory matters.
Banking & Finance
Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai office offers comprehensive Banking & Finance legal services, assisting clients with transactional support, regulatory advice, and financial restructuring. The firm's expertise encompasses syndicated lending, project finance, structured finance, securitization, trade finance, asset and real estate finance, debt restructuring, and financial derivatives. The Mumbai team, led by Partner Sharmil Bhushan, provides innovative and commercially driven legal solutions, supported by a deep understanding of regulatory and market developments in India's debt sector. The firm represents a diverse clientele, including India's top banks, major foreign lenders, domestic and international credit funds, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and asset reconstruction companies. Additionally, the firm has substantial experience in banking litigation, recovery, and proceedings under India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Intellectual Property
Kochhar & Co.'s Intellectual Property practice in Mumbai offers comprehensive services in the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property rights. The firm assists clients with patent and trademark registrations, copyright protection, and the management of trade secrets. They provide strategic advice on IP portfolio management, conduct due diligence, and represent clients in IP litigation and dispute resolution. The team also advises on licensing agreements, technology transfers, and compliance with IP laws, ensuring clients' innovations and brands are safeguarded in the competitive market.
Real Estate
Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai office offers comprehensive legal services in real estate and construction, assisting clients with property ownership, acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, development projects, financing, leasing, and estate management. The team, led by Partner Mohit Kundu, specializes in drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting thorough title due diligence, and providing strategic legal advice to domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, developers, and investors.
Employment & Labor
Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai office offers comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with navigating federal and state employment regulations, drafting employment agreements, and developing human resource policies. The firm provides support during complex negotiations with trade unions, handles workforce reductions, and represents clients in employment-related litigation across various judicial forums. Additionally, Kochhar & Co. advises on inclusion and diversity matters, conducts disciplinary proceedings, and offers training programs on employment law and workplace sensitization. The firm's pan-India presence, with a dedicated team of employment lawyers, enables it to deliver consistent and specialized support to clients across the country.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai office offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications (TMT) sectors, addressing complex issues such as e-commerce, cloud computing, data privacy, and software licensing. The firm provides comprehensive advice on telecom regulations, including VoIP implementation and bandwidth sharing, and has a notable track record in assisting clients with regulatory approvals from the Department of Telecommunications. Their client portfolio includes prominent entities in banking and mobile technology, reflecting their capability to navigate the intricate legal landscape of the TMT industry.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Kochhar & Co.'s Mumbai office offers comprehensive legal services in the Energy, Environment, and ESG sectors, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, project development, and environmental law matters. The firm has experience advising on renewable energy projects, including solar energy initiatives, and has represented both domestic public entities and foreign investors in India. Their expertise extends to handling oil and gas project development and financing, as well as providing guidance on environmental regulations and sustainability practices. The firm's commitment to these sectors is demonstrated by their involvement in significant transactions, such as advising ReNew Power in a joint venture with Petronas Nasional Berhad, a global energy group.
