Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Finance Limited (GFL) On Its acquisition Of Gold Loan business Of Kanakadurga Finance Limited

Khaitan & Co advised Godrej Finance Limited (GFL) on its acquisition of the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Limited.This transaction marks Godrej's foray into the gold loan business, aimed at strengthening its presence in the consumer finance segment. The acquisition gives Godrej Capital immediate access to an established gold loan business with approximately Rs 280 crore in assets under management (AUM), a customer base of nearly 12,000, 54 branches across Andhra Pradesh, and a...

Dua Associates advises Odyssey Energy Solutions Procure VI Pvt. Ltd. on EUR 7 million ECB from BIO

Dua Associates advised Odyssey Energy Solutions Procure VI Pvt. Ltd. (“Odyssey”), a group entity of Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc., in connection with the EUR 7 million external commercial borrowing (ECB) facility availed by it from the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries SA (“BIO”).Dua Associates' mandate encompassed advising Odyssey on the transaction, including the negotiation, finalisation and execution of the transaction documentation. The team advising on the transaction...

Kochhar & Co. Advises Investors On Strategic Acquisition Of Stake In Parklife Innovations Limited

Kochhar & Co. advised Natspo Industries Private Limited and its promoters (collectively, the “Investors”) on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Parklife Innovations Limited, a company incorporated in England and engaged in the retail sale of sporting goods, fishing equipment, camping equipment, boats and bicycles.The transaction involved a secondary acquisition of shares from the existing shareholders of Parklife Innovations Limited, collectively representing about 20% of the...

Kochhar & Co. Advises Grip FIO Advisors LLP On Launch Of Grip PrimeYield– I, Category II AIF Scheme

Kochhar & Co. has advised Grip FIO Advisors LLP, the Investment Manager to Grip Fixed Income Opportunities Trust, in connection with the establishment and launch of Grip PrimeYield–I, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) scheme.The Scheme is focused on investments in diversified debt and debt-related instruments, including non-convertible debentures, corporate bonds, structured credit instruments and securitised debt instruments, with an emphasis on investment-grade opportunities...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Land Acquisition For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project; UNUC Legal LLP Represents NHSRCL

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the land acquisition proceedings undertaken for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Bullet Train) Project, thereby upholding the validity of the acquisition process.The petition questioned the legality of the land acquisition proceedings initiated for the project.The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), as respondent, defended the acquisition process before the Court.Upon hearing the parties, the High Court...

Kochhar & Co. Advises NOVARGI Group On Joint Venture With CEREC Metalform In India

Kochhar & Co. advised NOVARGI Group, S.L., a Spain-headquartered engineering and EPC company specialising in modular process plants and industrial equipment for the energy and industrial sectors, in connection with its strategic joint venture with CEREC Metalform Private Limited.The joint venture brings together NOVARGI's engineering and project execution capabilities with CEREC Metalform's manufacturing expertise to establish a manufacturing platform in India for industrial equipment and...

Dua Associates Advises Piramal Finance Limited In Its Financing Of Nimbus Projects Limited

Dua Associates advised Piramal Finance Limited in connection with financing extended to (i) Nimbus Projects Limited and (ii) IITL-Nimbus The Palm Village for the development of the residential group housing project, Nimbus-The Palm Village, located in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Area.The financing comprised facilities aggregating ₹250 crore, including ₹200 crore extended to Nimbus Projects Limited and ₹50 crore to IITL-Nimbus The Palm Village.The firm's mandate included...

Dua Associates Advised Lingyi Itech As Its India Legal Counsel For Its US$1.06 Billion Hong Kong IPO

Dua Associates advised Lingyi iTech (Guangdong) Company (“Lingyi iTech”), a high-precision intelligent manufacturing platform for electronic devices and a supplier to Apple Inc., as its India legal counsel in connection with its HK$8.26 billion (approximately US$1.06 billion) initial public offering (“IPO”) and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Acting as India legal counsel to Lingyi iTech, the Firm advised on matters relating to Indian law concerning Lingyi iTech's Indian subsidiaries,...

ASM Law Chambers Expands Presence With New Office In Mumbai

ASM Law Chambers has announced the opening of its new office in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the firm's growth journey. With an established presence in Jaipur and Delhi, the firm has now expanded its footprint to India's financial capital, further strengthening its ability to serve clients across jurisdictions.The Mumbai office represents the next phase of the firm's development, built on years of legal practice, courtroom advocacy, and client trust. According to the firm, the...

AMS Legal Concludes Title Due Diligence For Land Parcels Worth ₹1,000 Crores

AMS Legal has announced the completion of comprehensive title due diligence and the issuance of title opinions for several large-scale land parcels across South India and Maharashtra. The collective deal value for these engagements is estimated at ₹1,000 crores.Project HighlightsThe firm managed due diligence for several significant land parcels, including:Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Two major parcels comprising approximately 1,000 acres and 100 acres.Palghar, Maharashtra: 130 acres located in the...

AMS Legal Advises VGP Group on Multiple Retail Leasing Transactions Across Tamil Nadu

AMS Legal has advised the VGP Group of Companies on a series of retail leasing transactions across Tamil Nadu, facilitating the expansion of the group's entertainment and leisure portfolio through multiple mall-based ventures.As part of the expansion during 2025–2026, the group launched and secured premises for several ventures, including VGP Waghoba at Fun Mall, Coimbatore, and Phoenix Palladium, Chennai, VGP Cyber Kingdom at Citi Centre, Chennai, and VGP Play Kingdom at VR Mall, Chennai.Legal...

AMS Legal Advises CBRE Group On Tamil Nadu Government Tender Mandates Valued At ₹683.18 Crores

AMS Legal has advised CBRE Group Inc. on a series of high-value government tender mandates across various departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu during the financial year 2025–26. The engagements involved an aggregate deal value of approximately ₹683.18 crores.Scope of MandateThe firm provided comprehensive legal support throughout the tender process, including:Strategic bid structuring and evaluation of proposal documents.Drafting concession agreements and tender documentation.Addressing...