The corporate and commercial group has experience in handling cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, foreign collaborations, technology transfers, Security Exchange Board of India regulations, tax, transfer pricing, restructuring and real estate. Some of the prestigious projects include advising Engineers India Ltd. for due diligence and valuation services for its proposed acquisition of Bharat Heavy Plate & Vessels Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises in consortium with SBI Capital markets Ltd, advising Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs on corporatization of Indian Government Mints (IGM) in consortium with Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) with focus on changes required in the existing statutes governing such Mints to enable transformation of IGMs into a corporate body. In the past the firm has also acted as counsel to study the feasibility of Nuclear Power Corporation Ltd. (NPCIL) entering into a joint venture for its Kaiga Unit 3 & 4 having private equity participation and determining the necessary amendments to the relevant legislation that may be required for making such joint venture viable; advised GMR Hyderabad International Airport in drafting of Request for Proposal and License Agreement/Retail Sales Facilities at the New Hyderabad International Airport. Legal advise on issues related to interalia government policies on foreign investment in retail trading. The firm advised Standard & Poor’s for its open offer for acquisition of majority stake in Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd. (CRISIL), had earlier also advised them in acquisition of a minority stake in CRISIL from Asian Development Bank; Advising Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), one of the largest Real Estate Management consultant in the world, on Structuring and acquisition of Trammell Crow Meghraj Properties Consultant Pvt. Ltd., a company in Real Estate Management.

Singhania & Partners has an active infrastructure practice with the focus on public private partnerships in the railways, roads, power, airport and telecom sectors. It has been advising international developers as well as Indian utilities on all related aspects of project finance. The firm is acting as legal advisors to Ministry of Railways in consortium with financial consultants for development of strategy and bid process management for a Public Private Partnership Models, and selection of private sector partner for Development of new mainline diesel locomotive factory. The firm has advised Railtel Corporation on transfer of assets from Indian Railways to Railtel Corp. The firm is currently acting as advisors to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation (DFCC) for standardization of Bid documents, Concession Agreement and Guarantees/Securities to be obtained from the private participants etc. The firm is advising Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit System Ltd. (DIMTS) on a scheme for private participation in the city Public Transport System through an open Bid in public transport, also advising National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in many Build Operate and Transfer basis projects on EPC Contracts, Financial Closure, tendering procedure and selection of contractor. The Firm is currently advising Punjab State Electricity Board on two large projects in Punjab for a tariff based bidding process. The firm is advising Dept. of Power, Govt. of West Bengal in consortium with PWC for capacity building in the state transmission utility.

The firm is active in the field of Project Finance and advises corporate houses and investment bankers on debt and equity offerings. The firm recently assisted the legal advisers of a multinational conglomerate going for initial public offering at the London Stock Exchange. The group represents clients from sectors such as construction, telecom, power, roads etc., either as borrower’s counsel or as lender’s counsel. The firm has recently acted as borrowers counsel to Unitech Limited for drafting of financing and security agreements pursuant to a Loan & Guarantee facility aggregating Rs. 2000 Crores, sanctioned to Unitech Limited Group companies. The firm is also acting as Lender’s counsel to State Bank of India for a syndicated loan of Rs. 900 crores to Jawala Real Estate Private Limited, a group company of DLF Limited for a retail mall project in Mumbai, wherein SBI is acting as lead lender (a syndicate of 11 members). The firm has also advised Marconi Communications on creation of Multicurrency Revolving Bonding Facility for Marconi UK with respect to its Indian subsidiary. Reviewed the Facility Agreement from an Indian law perspective and negotiated terms with the lenders’ local counsel.

Litigation and Arbitration practice represents multinational, domestic companies and public sector undertaking such as RailTel Corporation, IFCI, Rural Electrification Corporation, National Highways Authority of India, Fedders Corporation, Verisign Inc., Ricoh India, New Holland Tractors, Resort Condominiums International among others in various litigation and arbitration matters before Arbitration Tribunals, State High Courts, Supreme Court and other judicial forums like Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, Consumer Courts, Debt Recovery Tribunals, Company Law Boards, Board of Industrial & Financial Reconstruction etc. The focus of the firm is on corporate commercial litigation with varied experience in handling matters relating to recovery suits, injunction, land acquisition, infringement of Intellectual Property Rights, arbitration, writ, and also company court jurisdiction like winding up, amalgamations and mergers etc.

The Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice includes Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Design and Geographical Indications, registration and prosecution (Opposition and Infringement) for enforcement of IP Rights and advice on IP protection strategies as a step to protect market share and continued growth prospects. The group also assists clients in due diligence and audits of IP owned/licensed by target companies and also provides assistance in the areas of portals, licensing and internet transactions. The Firm’s IP practice has successfully assisted international clients including Fedders Corporation, USA, Network Solutions LLC, AOL Inc., McGraw-Hill Companies, Standard & Poor’s and many more. While representing the French Government undertaking Institut de Appellations d’ Origine and Bureau Interpro the Firm affirmed its excellence in the area of Geographical Indications. Besides, the Firm has also made a mark in the field of Intellectual Property practice by providing advice to many other domestic and international clients in the areas of Chemistry, Electronics, Entertainment, Sports, Bio-Physics, Telecommunications, thus highlighting its versatility and immense command in the milieu of Intellectual Property Practice.

The firm has considerable experience in Information Technology, e-commerce, internet based securities trading and e-security, and counseled them with regards to establishing their wholly owned subsidiary in India.

Singhania & Partners has advised many clients on Employment related issues, including the downsizing of a major technology company. The firm currently represents number of call centers, back office processing companies with regards to the labor and employment law related issues.

The Regulatory & Compliance group handles government approvals for foreign investments and technical collaborations. The firm assists in obtaining approval Reserve Bank of India & Foreign Investment Promotion Board for foreign investment in India.