Global Capability Centres (GCC)

Representative Matters

• Regulatory approvals (FDI, SEZ, STPI, EOU registrations, RBI, DPIIT, IRDAI, etc.)
• Unparalleled Regulatory Expertise: We navigate India’s complex legal framework across multiple regulatory bodies including RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, DPIIT, and MCA.
• Industry-Diverse Track Record: Experience spanning BFSI, aviation, telecom, IT, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Cross-Border Agility: Our Firm is adept at working with foreign counsel and stakeholders to align global expectations with local compliance.
• Lifecycle Support: We support clients through the entire India journey-from entry to operations, expansion, and restructuring.
• Fidelity Investments – Advised on its India entry strategy, including setting up its International Call Center, navigating FDI regulations, and structuring operations.
• CME Group (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) – Assisted with the establishment and HR scaling of its back office IT support operations, including ongoing employment law and compliance matters.
• Exl Services – Advised on entry strategy and establishment of a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU) in India.
• COLT Technology Services India Private Limited – Advised on the set-up of its International Call Centre, including employment structuring and regulatory compliance.
• Endoxon AG (Symplan Map AG) – Advised on the setup of a 100% Export Oriented Unit for geo-data and geo-marketing services.
• Abaco Systems (Veritas Capital portfolio) – Advised on incorporation, capitalization, foreign exchange compliance, regulatory permits, and employment law for its India subsidiary.
• Burr Computer Environments, Inc. (Texas, USA) – Assisted in shaping its expansion strategy and local business operations in India.
• Bank of Nova Scotia (Canada) – Advised on setting up a joint venture NBFC (non-banking financial company) in India, including regulatory and corporate governance support.
• Prudential Financial Limited & DLF Limited – Assisted in setting up a life insurance joint venture, DLF Pramerica Life Insurance Company Limited, including complex FDI structuring and insurance regulatory approvals.
• Max New York Life Insurance – Advised on the establishment of a private insurance joint venture, including IRDAI licensing.
• Cryoquip Inc. – Advised on the formation of a joint venture for manufacturing operations in India.
• Delaware-based Cotelligent – Advised on entry strategy and formation of a subsidiary for delivering customized business solutions.
• Imation Corp. – Assisted in incorporation and structuring of a wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary for storage media.
• Rolls Royce – Advised on forming a joint venture with an Indian PSU for strategic manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Rothschild – Advised the firm in setting up a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises for agro-processing activities.
• Alliance Capital – Advised on structuring and regulatory approvals for setting up a mutual fund and trustee company in India.
• C-S Aviation – Advised in the setup of cargo airline operations, including aircraft leasing and aviation regulatory compliance.
• Telecommunications Sector Entry (Undisclosed US Company) – Advised on structuring market entry and a proposed acquisition of an Indian ISP license holder.
• Entry strategy, structuring, and incorporation for foreign businesses entering India.
• Legal and regulatory frameworks for FDI, EOU/STPI/SEZ, and sectoral licenses.
• Real estate and commercial leasing for GCC infrastructure and build-outs.
• Cross-border M&A, JV structuring, and business consolidation.
• Advisory in regulated sectors such as insurance, telecom, and banking.
• Awarded ‘Top Managing Partner’ by Forbes India Legal Powerlist 2023.
• Recognized as ‘Icon’ in India Business Law Journal’s A-list of Top 100 lawyers.
• Recognized as amongst ‘100 Leading Law Firm Professionals’ in the Lawyers Power League by LawWiser 2023.
• Bellsonica Corporation (Japan) – Acted as legal counsel to its wholly owned Indian subsidiary in structuring a strategic joint venture in the automobile components manufacturing sector, supporting entry strategy and JV compliance.
• AES Group – Advised on legal structuring, regulatory compliance, foreign exchange law, and exit planning for its Indian entities, enabling smooth management of international operations from India.
• Trinity Capital (Mauritius) – Advised on corporate restructuring and sale of Indian entity Uppals IT Projects Private Limited, including implications under FDI and corporate laws.
• Emaar India Limited – Advised on transaction structuring and exit in multiple real estate projects, managing FEMA, Companies Act, and sector-specific compliance, critical to foreign stakeholders in long-term India operations.
• Euramco Holding GmbH – Represented in the transfer of redeemable preference shares from a Mauritius-based SPV to DB Realty, showcasing capability in capital restructuring and complex cross-border exits.
• Cognisphere Solutions Limited – Assisted in cross-border carbon credit trading and project development agreements under international verification frameworks (Verra, Gold Standard), reflecting her proficiency in ESG compliance relevant to future-ready GCCs.
• Advised an Australian logistics provider on indirect tax implications of entering the Indian market, covering Customs, VAT/CST, and CENVAT, ensuring seamless structuring for its India GCC operations.
• Advised a global leader in lighting control systems on setting up operations in India, structuring tax-efficient distribution and service delivery frameworks for its capability centre.
• Advised leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, including in tax structuring for acquisitions of Indian manufacturing units and ongoing GST compliance, critical for backend supply-chain GCCs.
• Represented global telecom equipment manufacturers and mobile communications companies in customs and indirect tax matters, helping optimize cost structures for India-based R&D and support hubs.
• Providing GST and indirect tax advisory to global insurance conglomerates with extensive GCC operations in India, including risk assessment, compliance reviews, and litigation across forums.
• Advised global airlines, online platforms, and a major payment gateway on GST structuring and compliance for their India back-office and operational centres.
• Advised on tax strategy for foreign online gaming company and wearable device manufacturer, aligning indirect tax positions with global transfer pricing and service delivery.
• Advised Assam Bio-Refinery Private Limited (JV with Finnish and Dutch investors) in securing INR 3,037 Crore project financing for a greenfield industrial facility, showcasing expertise in cross-border finance and regulatory navigation.
• Represented SBI and HDFC Bank in financing solar projects by Blupine Energy, a portfolio company of foreign investors, highlighting experience in SPV-based financing and energy sector GCC operations.
• Advised Landmark Infracon Pvt. Ltd. on strategic land acquisition in Delhi NCR, assisting with real estate due diligence, regulatory compliance, and deal structuring for commercial development, a key aspect of site selection for new GCCs.
• Sole counsel to HUDCO on INR 5,000 Crore public bond issue, demonstrating in-depth understanding of India’s debt markets, useful for global entities exploring structured investment models.
• Structuring cross-border financing for GCC infrastructure.
• Supporting real estate acquisitions and leasing for tech parks and campuses.
• Advising on India entry financing models, including debt/equity mix.
• Assisting in regulatory compliance for foreign investments
• Guiding MNCs and SPVs through debt restructuring, capital infusion, and security enforcement
• Advising foreign investors and multinationals on tax-efficient India entry models.
• Structuring intra-group services, royalty, FTS, and intercompany agreements to mitigate PE exposure.
• Representing in dispute resolution matters of transfer pricing, assessments, and reassessments.
• Offering strategic guidance on withholding tax compliance, tax litigation defense, and regulatory interface.
• Supporting tax strategy for cross-border M&A, entity restructuring, and contractual arrangements.
• Represented multiple PE funds on tax and contractual disputes arising from investments in Indian targets.
• Advised renewable energy companies on tax planning and contractual tax risks related to supplier agreements.
• Appeared before High Courts across India on complex international taxation and treaty benefit cases.
• Advised several GCCs on risk mitigation in intercompany charges, compliance with India’s evolving BEPS landscape. ‘Excellence in Direct Tax Planning Award’ at the 8th National Direct Tax Summit and Awards 2025. ‘Taxation Visionary of the Year’  at the Smart Future of Taxation Summit & Awards 2023.
• Structuring foreign direct investments (FDI) and ECB loans for capitalizing GCC operations in India.
• Advising on M&A and private equity transactions relevant to back-end operations, infrastructure platforms, and Indian subsidiaries.
• Supporting acquisition and compliance in real estate and healthcare projects, often relevant to shared service hubs and innovation centers.
• Navigating restructuring and insolvency-linked acquisitions, particularly useful for strategic market entry through distressed assets.
• Offering clarity in regulatory grey zones, helping foreign investors and parent entities adopt practical and compliant structures.
• Advised QTech India (Kunshan Q Tech Microelectronics) on structuring a USD 20 Million ECB facility, facilitating foreign funding of India operations under FEMA-compliant models.
• Advised IFFCO on restructuring USD 850 Million debt facilities linked to its foreign subsidiary, reflecting nuanced command of cross-border loan compliance.
• Advised Apollo Hospitals on a strategic INR 450 Crore asset acquisition in Gurugram, highlighting experience in healthcare infrastructure relevant to GCCs in life sciences.
• Advised M3M India on a structured INR 900 Crore debt infusion by Oaktree Capital, showcasing expertise in foreign institutional investments.
• Advised a major real estate client on acquisition of a 110-acre land parcel through India’s pre-pack insolvency regime, providing actionable insights into distressed asset acquisition frameworks.
• Recognized among ‘Top 100 Lawyers (under 10 years)’ by Forbes India Legal Powerlist.