An Evolving Ecosystem
India’s financial services industry is undergoing significant evolution, spurred by rising credit penetration, digital innovation and proactive reforms. The ecosystem includes banks, NBFCs, insurers, fintech firms, investment funds and payment operators, all under the adaptive supervision of bodies like the RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA. As India becomes a key destination for foreign portfolio investment, sovereign wealth, private capital flows and offshore financing, businesses require legal partners who can offer strategic guidance, regulatory clarity and commercially aligned solutions.
Our Financial Services Expertise
We have longstanding experience working on matters within this industry, engaging with legal and regulatory issues across the lifecycle of financial products, from initial structuring and approvals to launch and compliance. We take an integrated approach, aligning with tax, technology and finance professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions. We have worked with a broad range of institutions, including:
Public and private sector banks
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
Insurance providers and fintech entities
Asset management firms
Mutual and pension funds
Regulatory bodies
Market infrastructure institutions
How We Support the Financial Services Industry
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
We advise on licensing, registration, governance, prudential norms and compliance under laws issued by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA. Our support includes regulatory filings, interfacing with authorities and responding to supervisory actions or inspections.
Banking and Finance
We advise on a full range of lending transactions, including term loans, syndicated lending, external commercial borrowings, trade finance and structured finance. We also aid in drafting security documents and advise on recovery and enforcement.
Fintech & Digital Services
We support the structuring, licensing and operational legal needs of fintech platforms, including digital lenders, neobanks and payment gateways. We advise on outsourcing, data protection, cybersecurity, KYC, AML and grievance redressal mechanisms.
Capital Markets & Investments
We assist with equity and debt capital raising, including IPOs, QIPs, rights issues and private placements. We also advise on regulatory frameworks for mutual funds, AIFs, REITs, InvITs and PMS platforms, ensuring compliance with SEBI regulations.
Insurance and Pensions
We provide legal advice on product structuring, reinsurance, solvency, and distribution arrangements, foreign investment in the insurance sector and compliance with IRDAI regulations.
Foreign Investment & Market Access
We advise foreign financial institutions and funds on setting up operations in India. Our guidance covers FDI compliance, FEMA compliance and capital market access through various FPI or FVCI routes.
M&A and Business Structuring
We provide support for mergers, acquisitions, business transfers and restructuring deals involving banks, NBFCs, insurance firms, fintech companies and other financial intermediaries.
Disputes and Enforcement
We represent clients in litigation and arbitration related to financial transactions, investor claims, regulatory enforcement, insolvency and recovery actions. We appear before regulators, SAT, NCLT, arbitral panels and various courts.
Tax and Structuring
We advise on the tax implications of domestic and cross-border transactions. This includes providing strategic guidance on GST, withholding tax and transfer pricing, as well as structuring for optimal efficiency and full compliance.
Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime
We provide support to institutions in building AML compliance frameworks, undertaking internal investigations, advising on reporting obligations and representing clients in proceedings related to fraud, market abuse and financial crime.
Data Protection & Privacy
We advise on compliance with domestic and cross-border data protection laws, implementation of privacy frameworks, drafting policies, advising on lawful data sharing, conducting DPIAs and assisting with breach response and regulatory reporting.
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