Founded in 2019, local boutique SD Partners is active in the financial and corporate space and has offices in Gurgaon and Mumbai.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognised for its M&A team, which
regularly advises clients on transaction structuring and negotiations.
The team is experienced in sectors including information and technology, defence and manufacturing.
The firm also has strengths in
restructuring and insolvency, which often acts for insolvency professionals and advises on matters such as distressed acquisitions and disposals.
Key clients
Notable clients include SFC Energy AG, Intello Labs, Liberty, Dharampal Satyapal and DCM Shriram.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the review period,
the corporate team was active in cross-border and domestic acquisitions for both the buy and sell sides. The firm covered clients from different sectors including energy, natural resources and technology and telecommunications.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm recently acted for both
administrator and liquidator. A restructuring mandate saw the firm act for Rajesh Business & Hotels on its insolvency.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
McNally Bharat Engineering insolvency
Rajesh Business & Hotels insolvency
Simplex Projects insolvency
Client Feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
“Remains updated over the case laws and judgements. Good command over the IBC process. Handles legal negotiations efficiently with the parties. Provide crip and clear advice on matters.”
“SD Partners provided their legal support keeping the client's interest in mind. They were well aware of the relevant laws and regulations and ensured that the work was in compliance with the applicable laws.”
“Vast knowledge they bring in and ready precedents to support the assertion.”
Restructuring
“They helped us in timely delivering all the assigned requirements and helped us filing the final plan with the NCLT.”
Shweta Dubey
“Knowledgeable and Eloquent.”
“She always has ready responses to the legal problem at hand.”
“Shweta is a hands-on lawyer who is well versed and knowledgeable about her work. She is accessible and always has her client's interest first.”
Ishita Srivastava
“Have Good knowledge of subject matter. Also, helpful and supportive in most of the instances.”
