India

Penningtons Manches Cooper’s dedicated India group is recognised as an adviser of choice in the EMEA – India corridor. Our team’s broad experience in India and in-depth knowledge of the global transactional environment reinforce our reputation for delivering high quality solutions with agility and precision.

Bespoke outcomes

Understanding our clients’ cultures, needs and ambitions is central to our approach. By investing time to learn what matters most, we create tailored strategies that align with their objectives and provide practical, effective outcomes. Our partner-led project management model ensures clarity and accountability at every stage, enabling us to support Indian corporates seeking opportunities abroad and global businesses looking to invest in India with seamless, cross-border guidance.

The India group offers Indian nationals establishing a presence in the UK a fully integrated service covering immigration, employment, international private wealth and capital, family law, tax structuring, corporate and commercial matters, and dispute resolution. This comprehensive offering is increasingly valued by corporates and high-net-worth individuals who require coordinated advice across multiple jurisdictions.

We have built close relationships with a network of leading Indian law and accountancy firms and play a key role in the Multilaw India practice group, giving us access to more than 150 commercial centres around the world. This trusted, on the ground presence ensures that we are well placed to prepare and assist our clients on an international basis, providing confidence and continuity wherever their business takes them.

International partnerships

We are actively involved in UK-India business initiatives hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Our lawyers make frequent visits to India to advise Indian companies on UK market entry strategies and international trade opportunities. These connections keep us at the forefront of developments and enable us to deliver informed, practical advice.

 

How we help our clients

Commercial issues including contracts, IP and IT

Joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and entry/exit strategies

Establishment of subsidiaries, businesses, group structures and AIM listings

Onshore and offshore tax planning

Business restructuring, acquisition finance and project finance

Data protection and privacy

Mediation, arbitration and litigation

Business structure/shareholder disputes and M&A fallout

Immigration including visas, work permits and employment

Company secretarial services

International private wealth and capital

Anglo/Indian family law and international relocation of children

Investing in India

Penningtons Manches Cooper provides an end-to-end service for international companies looking to do business in or with India, advising from initial planning through every stage of the investment process. We help clients navigate sometimes complex regulatory landscapes and unlock growth opportunities. Our multi-disciplinary team is widely recognised as a leading legal adviser in its field.

Recent work highlights

Alternative finance market investment

Advising Mumbai-based Wadhawan Global Capital, the family office of the Wadhawan Group of companies, on its first transaction on the UK alternative finance market, an investment of £33 million in leading UK peer-to-peer lender Zopa.

Cross-border acquisition for the Tata Group

Completing a complex $90 million cross-border acquisition for the international trading arm of the Tata conglomerate, coordinating across multiple jurisdictions and maintaining compliance for one of India’s most prominent global enterprises.

Recovery action for leading Indian bank

Successfully obtaining judgment for a large Indian bank in the Commercial Court following non-payment of US$19 million under two facility agreements. In question was the applicability of Indian insolvency proceedings to UK legal proceedings.

How can we help?

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