Issue 3 2019

38 Acquisition International - Issue 3 2019 1810AI04 ulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe is acutely mindful of clients’ distinct needs, providing exceptional business- oriented legal service based on its vast experience and rich heritage. The firm’s in-depth knowledge and understanding of market realities result in legal solutions of real commercial value. It advises on managing litigation risk and facilitates negotiations to resolve disputes, resulting in the least possible adverse effect to clients’ business. The firm’s practice areas include Admiralty, Aviation, Banking, Dispute Resolution and Insurance, with the firm itself and several of its partners being recognised and ranked by various law publications, including Chambers, Who’s Who Legal, Asia Law Profiles and Indian Business Law Journal the leading law journal exclusively covering the India legal market. Main Areas of Practice Admiralty & Logistics : with a worldwide reputation as specialists in contentious/arrest proceedings and in all aspects of shipping law, the firm represents ship owners, charterers, hull & cargo insurers, P&I Clubs, salvage & tug companies, container handlers, shipbuilders. It also advises on laws relating to trade of commodities, oils, metals, transport by land, sea and air. Arbitration & Litigation : the firm’s seasoned litigation and dispute resolution practice represents Indian corporates and MNCs in commercial disputes across industries, including oil and gas, sub- sea, drilling and construction contracts. It has extensive experience in litigation, domestic and international arbitration and the execution of foreign awards. Bolstered by a robust litigation practice across various high courts, Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal, the firm has handled corporate, commercial, construction and insurance litigations. Banking & Finance : the firm acts for domestic and foreign lenders and is a one-stop destination in a full gamut of financial matters in areas such as ship, asset and structured finance, debt restructuring, bankruptcy and recovery proceedings, security creation and enforcement. It assists in bilateral and syndicated financing transactions and assists in structuring of deals, advising on full spectrum of Indian laws, documentation, regulatory approvals and reporting, closing and registration with statutory authorities. Corporate M&A and Competition : the firm has a full-fledged and strong corporate M&A practice. Having in-depth knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, Competition law and regulatory compliances, the firm advises MNCs on the most beneficent structure for their India venture including legal due diligence and transaction documentation. Our firms advice to Indian corporates extends to strategic, corporate governance related issues, tax beneficent structure, including SEBI (Takeover Code, Delisting, LODR), competition law, filings and CCI approvals. Recently voted Leading Media and Entertainment Lawyer of the Year, India in the 2018 Leading Adviser Awards, Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe is a world-class law firm with a broad-based practice and a diversified client base, representing Indian corporates and MNCs across various industries. World-class Reputation M Energy, (oil & gas) Infrastructure : the firm advises energy/ renewable energy companies on regulatory issues relating to ports, power projects, offshore construction, FSRU, FPSO projects, O&M contracts, environmental risks, RFQ and ONGC tenders. It advises MNCs in setting up their India ventures for undertaking FSRU projects for importing LNG. Insolvency : the practice caters to financial creditors, banks, funds and operating and trade creditors. It also includes advising corporate debtors on debt restructuring and appearing before NCLT/NCLAT. Insurance & Reinsurance : representing Indian & foreign insurance/ reinsurance companies and syndicates at Lloyds. The firm has extensive experience in diverse insurance products, including marine, loss of profit, material damage, erection, etc. IP, Media & Entertainment : with a specialized and strong IP practice in trademarks, copyright and design law, backed by our robust litigation team, the firm represents clients in IP rich sectors such as fashion, publishing, films, pharma, media & entertainment and technology, on the transactional and enforcement side. The practice advices on the evolving dynamic data protection laws which have gained great relevance in the digital landscape. Real estate : the firm’s strong real estate practice includes conveyancing, succession, development & redevelopment transactions, land disputes and assisting in due diligence, compliances and documentation. Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe has always promoted diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. The firm has encourages employees of all strata, society and religion including physically challenged lawyers as also those economically disadvantaged. There is an equal mix of male and female combination of lawyers, paralegal and general staff. The firm encourages doing pro-bono work for NGOs, including commitment for corporate social responsibility by way of legal aid to non-profit organisations, in the health and education sectors. Company: Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe “Mulla & Mulla...has always promoted diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. The firm encourages employees of all strata, society and religion including physically challenged lawyers as also those economically disadvantaged.”