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Anuj Kaila, Partner, Kochhar & Co.

Anuj Kaila

Partner

LOCATION
Bangalore

Profile

Anuj is an accomplished Indian lawyer with extensive experience advising both international and domestic clients on a wide range of legal matters. His primary focus areas include mergers and acquisitions, with a particular emphasis on cross-border transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, asset and business sales, compliance with Indian foreign exchange control regulations, general corporate advisory work, banking and finance matters and fintech advisory work.

Anuj possesses expertise in all aspects of the M&A process, including deal structuring, conducting thorough due diligence, obtaining necessary regulatory and exchange control approvals, preparing and negotiating contracts, as well as providing valuable assistance during the closing and post-closing phases.

With his in-depth knowledge of Indian foreign exchange management regulations, Anuj offers a distinct advantage to clients engaged in cross-border transactions. He provides comprehensive advice on matters such as foreign direct investments, overseas investments, cross-border trade transactions, external commercial borrowings, repatriation of funds, and compliance with other exchange control regulations.

Anuj also excels in providing comprehensive general corporate advisory services. He guides clients on a broad spectrum of corporate matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract review and negotiation, as well as day-to-day operational legal support. Additionally, he has successfully led various banking and finance transactions, such as syndicated loans, project financing, debt restructuring, and has also handled insolvency and bankruptcy matters.

Furthermore, Anuj is at the forefront of providing advisory services in the rapidly evolving field of fintech. His deep understanding of the fintech landscape enables him to assist fintech companies, startups, and clients from diverse industries in navigating the complex legal and regulatory environment. He advises on compliance with payment regulations, digital lending, cryptocurrencies, and other relevant aspects within the fintech sector.

With a strong legal foundation and intricate understanding of various legal frameworks, Anuj has successfully facilitated and led complex deals while providing strategic legal advice to clients across diverse industries. His dedication to delivering practical and innovative legal solutions, combined with meticulous attention to detail, has earned him a stellar reputation as a sought-after advisor for clients seeking expert guidance on Indian corporate law matters.

Expertise

Publications

Loans & Secured Financing, Lexology, Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) (2016 - 2021)
Fintech 2021, Lexology, Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) (2016 - 2021)
Is Merchant Discount Rate a Game Changer?, Deccan Herald, August 2016
Chapter on Demonetization, IDFC Law Reporter, December 2016

Awards & Recognitions

Legal 500 Asia Pacific : Recommended Lawyer for Banking & Finance – 2019, 2020 and 2021

Education

  • B.B.A., LL.B, Symbiosis Law School, Pune
  • Diplomas in Business Laws; Corporate Laws; and Mergers & Acquisitions, ASCL Law School, Pune
  • Strategic Thinking & Leadership, Executive Education, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

Memberships

  • Admitted to Karnataka State Bar Council

Select Experience Statement

  • Assisted a biotechnology company in relation to an external commercial borrowing availed from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
  • Assisted an impact investing firm with respect to multiple external commercial borrowings availed from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
  • Assisted a group of top private banks with a syndicated financing amounting to INR 7,500 million to a large mining company.
  • Assisted the selling shareholders in relation to the acquisition of a leading eCommerce and product data management company by a top private equity company.
  • Assisted an American based water services company in relation to an external commercial borrowing availed from Overseas Private Investment Corporation amounting to USD 12.5 million.
  • Assisted one of the top Indian based AI based software company in its acquisition of a leading eCommerce company in India and various other joint ventures in India.
  • Assisted top two Banks in India on a syndicated acquisition financing transaction amounting to INR 7,000 million.
  • Advised a reputed equity firm on its acquisition of leading American healthcare company.
  • Assisted a technology-based company in relation to the funding (debt and equity) received from a venture capital company.
  • Assisted two Indian crypto currency exchanges and an international crypto currency exchange on all Indian regulations in relation to crypto currencies and payments.
  • Assisted various NBFCs in launching various banking products.
  • Assisted various Fintech entities on payment regulations in India.

Industry Presence

  • Speaker / panelist at the 2nd Annual Debt Syndication India Summit 2019, held at Mumbai.
  • Conducted a session on “Legal Framework in Fintech Space” organised by NUMA and Kotak Mahindra Bank, at Bangalore in 2017.
  • Conducted a session on “Impact of Corporate Laws on Banking Transactions” for the entire in-house legal team of Federal Bank at their annual retreat held in Bangalore in 2017.

Contact Details

  • 201, Prestige Sigma, No. 3 Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore 560001 Karnataka (India)
  • +91 80 4030 8000
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