"My key takeaway after closing every deal is understanding the commercial perspectives. As a legal service provider, I work as part of the client's business team. Adopting a business approach while considering legal aspects helps me remain engaged with the deal at hand."
KunalΒ is a Partner at Saraf and Partners in the Banking & Finance and Projects practice. He has advised on numerous domestic transactions across sectors like shipping, technology, manufacturing, power, renewable energy, roads, and ports.
In the projects space, Kunal has worked with governmental agencies in drafting and finalizing model contracts, bidding documents, and concession structures. He has also advised infrastructure companies in the renewable energy sector. On the banking and finance side, Kunal has guided banks and financial institutions on complex lending transactions, digitization of lending products, and debt restructuring. He also advises technology companies on business expansion issues.
Kunal is known for his pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and service-first attitude.
Outside of work, he enjoys road trips, writing poetry, and listening to podcasts and music.
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Advised Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation on legal issues concerning EPC contracts for its tunnel project (Mumbai Pune Expressway) and concession draft concession agreement for proposed Pune outer ring road.
Advised Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in harmonizing its concession agreement with Major Port Authorities Act, 2021.
Advised Aditya Birla Finance Limited on part financing of 39.6 (thirty nine decimal six) MW under-construction wind power project in Bhavnagar District, Gujarat.
Advised National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development on a warehouse financing to an entity within the Welspun group.
Advised National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development on financing of 25 captive solar power projects of Fourth Partners Energy.