Managing Partner, Lex FaviosNew Delhi
LawyerDelhi
Litigation Practice is headed by Indranil Ghosh who has extensive experience in acting for clients before various forums including. Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Commissions and Tribunals, Mr.Ghosh been nominated as “The International Who’s Who of Commerial Litigators 2007”, Won the Queen’s Award, Aisa Law leading Lawyers in the field of Dispute Resolution by Asia Pacific Lawyers, Scroll of Homour for the year 2009 presented by International Council of Justics, All India Bar Association.
Senior PartnerDelhi
Mr. Gurmeet Singh is a distinguished Legal Practitioner and Strategist with over 25 years of experience across the full spectrum of legal practice spanning Litigation, Intellectual Property Rights and Arbitration. A top-tier postgraduate of the University of Queensland, he brings a rare combination of law firm expertise and significant in-house leadership experience. Having served as a lead in-house counsel with Corporates such as Godfrey Philips India Limited, GMR Group and Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited, he has attained vast knowledge of the working and requirements of the conglomerates. As a practitioner, Mr. Singh has worked as Partner and Head of the Delhi Office at D.H. Law Associates and has significant experience in the field of Litigation, Arbitration and Intellectual Property Rights. With deep rooted pedigree stemming out by working with top notched firms such as Anand & Anand & Fox Mandal & Co. added valuable dimension to his legal expertise.
While working for these organisations, he has represented both Indian and Multinational Clients before various Courts and Tribunals, including the High Court of Delhi, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Bombay High Court, District Courts at various states, DRT, NCLT, NCALT, State Commissions, NCRDC, etc. This gives him a unique practical understanding of how legal strategy intersects with business objectives, and he is widely recognised for his ability to conceptualise and implement incisive legal strategies that deliver results. Mr. Singh is also known for rendering a solution-oriented advisory and remedies, which helped him achieve favourable outcomes across myriad forums where he has appeared in.
Mr Gurmeet Singh has successfully represented in wide spectrum of matters across various courts and forums:
Senior ConsultantNew Delhi
Mr. A. P. Saxena retired as General Manager from National Housing Bank (NHB) after completing 29 years of service with NHB. He has been actively engaged in the areas of Regulation and supervision of Housing Finance Companies, besides Refinance, Risk Management, Policy Formulations in the field of Housing Finance.
As part of NHB, he had numerous exposure on International training /seminar viz., International Housing Finance at Wharton University, World Urban Forum IV at Nanjing (China), kfw Germany. He was on the Board of CERSAI as a Nominee Director of NHB.
Mr. Saxena has been associated with Inter Regulatory Meetings with RBI, SEBI, IRDAI on various regulatory and compliance issues of group NBFCS/HFCs. He has in-depth knowledge on issues relating to KYC/AML, Fair Practice Codes, Corporate Governance, Grievance Redressal System (GRIDS) etc. He has been actively involved as a member of Project Implementation Unit, in the successful implementation of external borrowing of 50 million Euro from German Bank (kfw) on development of Energy Efficient Housing and World Bank USD 100 million on low-income housing, through Refinance window of NHB.
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionMumbai
Rahul heads the Mumbai office of Lex Favios as its Counsel.
He is a leading expert in the area of Dispute Resolution and Banking & Finance being the core practice area and has extensive experience in advising clients with regard to strategy and procedure in litigation, drafting and vetting pleadings, and providing an overall comprehensive legal support. He has a rich experience in handling matters before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, High Courts, NCLT.
Rahul specializes in Civil and Commercial Litigation particularly relating to areas of Banking & Finance, Company Law Matters, Insolvency related matters, Regulatory Approvals and Compliance and has vast experience in handling all securitizationand related matters.
Hehas expertise in drafting and filing application for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process(“CIRP Process”), before the Adjudicating Authority, acting as Counsel for the Resolution Professional/Bank and undertaking,(a) Review of Documents/Information Memorandum(s) /Resolution Plan(s), (b) Rendering Legal Opinion on issues flagged by the Resolution Professional, (c) Attending CoC/ other meetings (including preparation), (d) Preparation and submission of claims (excluding computation) , (e) Verification of claims of other creditors, (f) Transaction Audit (Legal side), (g) Drafting and filing Miscellaneous application before the Adjudicating Authority.
Principal Associate Delhi
Mudit Rathee is a Banking & Finance Lawyer and is a part of Banking Litigation Team of the Firm. His practice areas cover Banking & Finance, Securitization, debt finance, including domestic and cross border syndicated lending (both secured and unsecured), asset sales and corporate financing and refinancing; Real Estate and He has served as a Law Officer in a Public Sector Bank with substantial experience in handling recovery and securitization matters before DRTs, NCLT, and other Courts and Tribunals. His core responsibilities included legal vetting of loan and security documents, ensuring compliance with banking laws and regulatory guidelines, and providing legal opinions to safeguard the Bank’s interest.
He has been actively involved in SARFAESI proceedings, debt recovery actions, title verification, and scrutiny of property documents. He has also handled legal due diligence, risk assessment, and legal audits in respect of secured assets across India.
Mr. Mudit has experience in examining corporate and statutory records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and assisting in preparation and review of relevant legal documentation in banking transactions.
Mr. Mudit has extensive experience in:
Drafting and vetting of finance documents viz. Loan Agreement, Security Trustee Agreement, Share Pledge Trustee Agreement, Inter Creditor Agreement for banks, financial institutions, and non-banking financial companies.
Drafting and vetting of security documents viz. Deed of Hypothecation, Indenture of Mortgage, memorandum of entry, pledge deed, personal guarantees, corporate guarantees, sponsor support undertakings, trust & retention agreement and other related documents.
Rendering legal opinion on matters related to application of stamp duty, registration of documents, title search and verification of property, enforceability of security;
Significant experience in banking litigation, having represented banks and financial institutions in recovery, securitization, and enforcement matters before DRTs, NCLT, and various Courts and Tribunals, including SARFAESI proceedings and related actions.
Associate Advocate Delhi
Raghav’s practice area covers Corporate Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investments, Franchising, Licensing and Hospitality. Raghav Kapoor has been advising on complex corporate restructuring and the amalgamation of companies within the technology and software services sectors under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. He has been advising and assisting large hospitality and healthcare corporates with respect to the review of approvals and licenses for operating international brand hotels and multi-speciality hospitals in India. This includes advising on brand standards, hotel development services (architecture, MEP, and IT systems), and specialized healthcare regulations such as Clinical Establishment Registration, AERB radiological safety approvals, and Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules. Raghav’s expertise extends to drafting and reviewing a comprehensive range of definitive documents, including Share Purchase Agreements, Branding and Management Agreements (BAMA), and Schemes of Amalgamation. Raghav's proficiency also encompasses conducting thorough legal due diligence for companies across the logistics, technology, and healthcare sectors, particularly in preparation for private equity investments and acquisitions
Anjit Dwivedi is a Litigation Lawyer and part of the Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Litigation Team of the Firm. His practice areas cover Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Company Law, Banking & Finance, White Collar Crime, Service Law, Real Estate, Defamation and Regulatory Disputes. Anjit regularly appears and assists in matters before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, other High Courts, District Courts, the NCLT and NCLAT, the PMLA Adjudicating and Appellate Tribunals, the ICAI Disciplinary Committee and consumer fora. He has extensive experience in handling writ petitions, special leave petitions, company petitions, arbitration proceedings, civil and commercial suits, insolvency proceedings, banking and securitisation matters, defamation and service disputes, and in advising clients during investigations conducted by the EOW, Cyber Cell and Special Cell. Anjit specialises in commercial dispute resolution, arbitration and insolvency-related matters. He has appeared and assisted in a wide range of complex, high-value mandates involving corporate, real estate, banking, enforcement and regulatory issues.
Associate Partner Delhi
Tanya is an experienced corporate-commercial lawyer with specialized expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, Hospitality sector, Private Equity, Franchising, Licensing and Foreign Direct Investments. Her hospitality practice focuses on providing comprehensive legal support to hotels, restaurants, resorts, and related businesses. Key areas include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, technical services contracts, and supplier arrangements. She advises on regulatory compliance and licensing requirements under Indian laws, including food safety, excise, and local municipal permits.
Tanya also supports real estate transactions related to hotel land acquisition, development, and leasing, along with managing M&A, financing, and private equity deals in the hospitality industry. Additionally, she offers expertise in intellectual property, branding, and advertising for hospitality brands. A significant highlight of Tanya’s career is her role as in-house counsel for the Claridges Group (part of IHCL - Taj Hotels). She advised on regulatory approvals, operational compliance, and was instrumental in the strategic transaction where IHCL assumed management and control of the Claridges brand.
Tanya led the review and negotiation of long-term management and operational agreements, service standards documentation, and coordinated legal requirements to ensure a seamless transition without operational disruption. Known for her attention to detail, deep industry knowledge, and practical approach, Tanya consistently delivers compliant, business-focused legal solutions. She has advised major hospitality corporates on approvals and licenses necessary for hotel operations across India, blending legal precision with sector insights to protect client interests and facilitate growth.
Ritika practice area covers Corporate Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investments, Franchising, Licensing and Hospitality. Ritika holds a law degree from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Ritika has been involved in advising clients on corporate and commercial law matters, including review of regulatory frameworks, preparation of compliance checklists, research on labour and employment laws, and drafting and review of legal documents. She has also worked on hospitality sector regulatory compliances and licensing requirements under various Indian laws. She has advised on regulatory compliance matters for clients in the hospitality sector, including review of statutory licences and approvals, preparation of compliance checklists, and research on labour and employment laws. Ritika has been involved in conducting legal due diligence for companies across diverse sectors, including review of secretarial compliances, corporate records, company policies, insurance, labour law compliances, borrowings and statutory registers. She has also contributed to the preparation of due diligence reports and identification of legal and regulatory observations.
Associate AdvocateDelhi
Wamika Majithia's key areas of practice include Project Finance and Real Estate. Her key areas of practice include debt finance, including domestic and cross border syndicated lending (both secured and unsecured), asset sales and corporate financing and refinancing; Securitization; Real Estate Finance, including housing finance companies in transactions relating to securitization of housing loans.
Wamika has advised on financing transactions related to project finance, structured finance and working capital facilities and term loan facilities. Her responsibilities include reviewing transaction structures, conducting legal and title due diligence, advising clients on regulatory and contractual issues, coordinating with lenders, borrowers, and consultants, managing pre-disbursement and closing conditions, and ensuring seamless execution of financing transactions.
Wamika has been advising clients on a broad spectrum of real estate transactions and formulating transaction and investment structures in light of foreign investment norms; conducting comprehensive property due diligence to highlight key issues material to the transaction/investment and advising on the remedial/rehabilitative measures.
Ms. Wamika has extensive experience in:
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance documents, including Term Loan Agreements, Working Capital Facility Agreements, Security Trustee Agreements, Inter-Creditor Agreements, Escrow Agreements, and other financing documents.
• Preparing and vetting security documents such as Deeds of Hypothecation, Pledge Deeds, Indentures of Mortgage, Personal and Corporate Guarantees, Trust and ancillary security documents.
• Conducting corporate, legal, and title due diligence, title verification, and reviewing statutory records.
• Advising banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, lenders, and borrowers on project finance, structured finance, security creation, regulatory compliance, and transaction execution.
AssociateDelhi
She has been extensively involved in the drafting, negotiation and execution of Consortium Documents of banks such as SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank etc. as well as listed companies. Annika has been extensively involved in the Firm's finance documentation practice, including both sole- lender and consortium transactions. Her work has primarily focused on Title Search Reports and Legal Audits, along with exposure to drafting and vetting of loan and security documents. Her experience also covers compliance matters relating to stamp duty, registration, and transfer of property laws.
Ms. Annika has extensive experience in:
• Drafting, negotiating and executing Consortium Documents for leading banks, including SBI, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank, as well as listed companies.
• Preparing Title Search Reports and conducting Legal Audits for secured assets across standalone and consortium financing transactions.
• Drafting and vetting of loan and security documents in banking and finance transactions.
• Advising on compliance matters relating to stamp duty, registration, and transfer of property laws.
Senior AssociateDelhi
Tushar Baid is a Banking & Finance lawyer with experience advising banks, financial institutions, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and corporate borrowers on a broad range of domestic financing transactions. His practice encompasses project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, and working capital facilities transactions. He has been actively involved in end-to-end transaction execution, including transaction structuring, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of finance and security documents, regulatory compliance, and closing support.
Tushar has advised on financing transactions related to project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, and working capital facilities. His responsibilities included reviewing transaction structures, conducting legal and title due diligence, advising clients on regulatory and contractual issues, coordinating with lenders, borrowers, and consultants, managing pre-disbursement and closing conditions, and ensuring seamless execution of financing transactions.
Tushar has substantial experience in drafting and negotiating a wide spectrum of financing and security documentation, including rupee term loan agreements, working capital agreements, deeds of hypothecation, deeds of pledge, deeds of mortgage, guarantees, undertakings, escrow agreements, security trustee documents, and other ancillary transaction documents. He regularly advises on the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests and assists clients in addressing conditions precedent, conditions subsequent, and post-closing compliance requirements.
Mr. Tushar has extensive experience in:
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance documents, including Term Loan Agreements, Working Capital Facility Agreements, Debenture Trust Deeds, Security Trustee Agreements, Inter-Creditor Agreements, Escrow Agreements, and other financing documents.
• Preparing and vetting security documents such as Deeds of Hypothecation, Pledge Deeds, Indentures of Mortgage, Personal and Corporate Guarantees, Trust and Retention Account Agreements, and ancillary security documents.
• Advising banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, lenders, and borrowers on project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, debt capital market transactions, security creation, regulatory compliance, and transaction execution.
Anjit Dwivedi is a Litigation Lawyer and part of the Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Litigation Team of the Firm. His practice areas cover Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Company Law, Banking & Finance, White Collar Crime, Service Law, Real Estate, Defamation and Regulatory Disputes. Anjit regularly appears and assists in matters before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, other High Courts, District Courts, the NCLT and NCLAT, the PMLA Adjudicating and Appellate Tribunals, the ICAI Disciplinary Committee and consumer fora.
He has extensive experience in handling writ petitions, special leave petitions, company petitions, arbitration proceedings, civil and commercial suits, insolvency proceedings, banking and securitisation matters, defamation and service disputes, and in advising clients during investigations conducted by the EOW, Cyber Cell and Special Cell. Anjit specialises in commercial dispute resolution, arbitration and insolvency-related matters. He has appeared and assisted in a wide range of complex, high-value mandates involving corporate, real estate, banking, enforcement and regulatory issues.