2018 Leading Adviser Supplement

208 Acquisition International - Leading Advisers 2018 1810AI04 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. 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 solu- tions of real commercial value. It advises on managing litigation risk and facilitates negotiations to resolve dis- putes, 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, ship- builders. It also advises on laws relating to trade of commodities, oils, metals, transport by land, sea and air. Arbitration & Litigation : the firm’s seasoned litiga- tion 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 lit- igation practice across various high courts, Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal, the firm has han- dled corporate, commercial, construction and insur- ance 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 en- forcement. It assists in bilateral and syndicated financ- ing transactions and assists in structuring of deals, ad- vising on full spectrum of Indian laws, documentation, regulatory approvals and reporting, closing and regis- tration 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, M 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, fil- ings and CCI approvals. Energy, (oil & gas) Infrastructure: the firm advises ener- gy/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 restructur- ing and appearing before NCLT/NCLAT. Insurance & Reinsurance : representing Indian & for- eign insurance/reinsurance companies and syndicates at Lloyds. The firm has extensive experience in diverse insurance products, including marine, loss of profit, ma- terial damage, erection, etc. IP, Media & Entertainment : with a specialized and strong IP practice in trademarks, copyright and de- sign 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 pro- tection laws which have gained great relevance in the digital landscape. Real estate : the firm’s strong real estate practice in- cludes conveyancing, succession, development & re- development transactions, land disputes and assisting in due diligence, compliances and documentation. Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe has always pro- moted diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. The firm has encourages employees of all strata, soci- ety 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 responsibili- ty by way of legal aid to non-profit organisations, in the health and education sectors. LeadingMedia and Entertainment Lawyer of the Year, India Company: Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe