Established in 1962 by the Late Mr. S. N. Gupta,
SNG & Partners is a second-generation full-service law firm and a consistent performer across the banking and finance and capital markets practice areas. The firm maintains offices in Mumbai and New Delhi and is led by managing partner Rajesh Gupta.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is known for its focus on banking, project finance and capital markets, acting for clients such as issuers, underwriters and lenders on domestic and cross border financings, and debt and equity offerings. The firm has worked across a plethora of sectors including banking and financial services, real estate, energy, transport, and oil and gas.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, ICICI Home Finance Company, CSB Bank, Adhikaansh Realtors Private, HDFC Capital Advisors, State Bank of India and Gulshan Polyols.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and private equity.
The firm’s banking and finance team continued to assist domestic banks, foreign banks and non-bank financial companies to standardise their lending documentation, draft and frame various policies under the applicable laws, and prepare, review and standardise the policy and process on lending and security documentation, as well as the due diligence process.
The capital markets team was busy handling IPOs, rights Issues, bonus Issues, preferential issues, QIPs, public acquisitions, listing of debt instruments, offshore listings, custodial services, foreign institutional investors, depository and the capital market. The firm works closely with investment bankers, merchant bankers, underwriters and corporate houses.
In the M&A area, the firm was very active advising both buy and sell sides in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions. Active industry sectors including real estate, hospitality, food processing, media and entertainment, sports management, engineering goods and services.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Issuance of non-convertible debentures by DLF Cyber City Developers.
Gulshan Polyols’ ₹80 crores qualified institutional placement.
Dorf Ketal’s acquisition of Khyati Chemicals.
HDFC Capital’s ₹400 crore investment in Signature Global.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Excellent guidance, including identifying red flags in various legal documents and agreements that the bank is required to execute. They are a customer-centric organisation and value the relationship over money matters.”
Anju Gandhi
“Knowledgeable, understands the client's requirements and perspective, always values relationships over money and pro-customer oriented. She will always highlight aspects that need a 'business decision' when the legal clause in agreement is dicey.”
