"The intrigue of a deal isn't just in the legal intricacies, but in orchestrating the perfect symphony of interests. My passion is seeing the complex financial and legal components of a deal converge into a tangible, functioning asset. A successful closure is when we don't just solve problems, but build lasting value for all parties involved."
Aroop is a highly experienced and versatile banking and project finance lawyer who advises a diverse clientele of banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. He guides clients through high-stakes financing and insolvency mandates with commercially-focused and practical advice. Aroop’s deep expertise includes project finance, external commercial borrowing, and comprehensive restructuring mandates.
Aroop is known for his solutions-oriented approach. With a robust track record across a diverse range of industries, Aroop offers a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective. His sectoral experience spans vital infrastructure and project areas including renewable energy (solar, wind, and hydro power), thermal power, logistics, shipping, ports, and city gas distribution. He also has extensive experience in the real estate (residential and commercial), manufacturing, fertilizers, and petroleum and petrochemicals sectors, providing clients with comprehensive counsel tailored to their specific needs and strategic goals.
Awards And Recognitions
- Recognized amongst “BW Legal 30 under 30”.
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Acted as counsel to Indusind Bank in respect of the financing the acquisition of four ports housed under (a) Ennore Coal Terminal Private Limited; (b) Ennore Bulk Terminal Private Limited; (c) Mangalore Coal Terminal Private Limited; and (d) South West Ports Limited.
Acted as the counsel to Interise Trust (an Infrastructure Investment Trust) (“InvIT”) in respect of part financing the acquisition of five special purpose vehicles from Brookfield Asset Management which special purpose vehicles were, inter alia, in the business of implementing and operating national highways in India. The deal value for such acquisition was ~USD 1,000,000,000.
Acted as counsels to Bank of Baroda and 3 (three) other lenders in acquisition of Tessitura Monti India Private Limited by JAEC International Private Limited. This change in management was implemented pursuant to the Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets dated June 7, 2019 issued by Reserve Bank of India.
Acted as counsel to PTC Financial Services for implementing change in management of Vento Power Infra Private Limited pursuant to the Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets dated June 7, 2019 issued by Reserve Bank of India.
Acted as the sole legal counsel for IIFL Finance Limited in respect of the financing availed by IIFL for an approximate amount of USD 150,000,000 from Deutsche Bank A.G., Singapore Branch, inter alia, to be utilized for on lending to IIFC’s customers in India.
Acted as counsel to the consortium of seven banks and financial institutions led by State Bank of India for part financing of the coal gasification based urea manufacturing complex being developed by Talcher Fertilizers Limited (“TFL”) in respect of funding of TFL to the extent of Rs. 9,559,59,00,000 to part-finance the total project cost of Rs. 13,277,21,00,000.
Acted as an exclusive counsel to MSRDC Infrastructure Projects Limited (“MIPL”) and Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (“MSRDC”) and led the negotiation and finalization of the financing documents in respect of a rupee loan facility in excess of ~ INR 500,00,00,000, made available to MIPL by Punjab National Bank for part financing the estimated project cost of ~ INR 1200,00,00,000.