Banking and finance is one of Phoenix Legal’s core and highly recognised areas of expertise.
The firm advises a multiplicity of clients; banks and financial institutions (Indian and foreign), multilateral and international financial institutions, export credit agencies, non- banking financial companies, concessionaires, foreign portfolio investors (investing under the corporate debt route), mutual funds, private equity funds, alternative investment funds, and government bodies.
Our full suite of services range from project finance, trade and export finance, working capital, acquisition finance, corporate finance, syndicated lending, structured finance, debt capital markets, securitisation, regulatory advice, and product documentation and standardisation.
Their distinguishing strengths are their ground-level pragmatic approach and out-of-the-box solutions.
– Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2026
They are very reliable and responsive, and it feels very good to have them on the call with the counterparty. They gave the most helpful responses - detailed explanations, including other stuff we hadn't flagged.
– Chambers and Partners 2025
They have deep knowledge about the regulatory aspects and the legal provisions. The partners are hands-on and always available for a consultation. The Phoenix Legal team stands out among all our legal partners with their a) ability to navigate and provide practical advice on the nuances of the Indian legal landscape; b) responsiveness; and c) ability to negotiate strategically.
– Legal500 2024
The partners are good and are involved in each transaction. They are value for money and the partners are involved in the transactions. It provides clear and unequivocal legal advice that is practical and usable. It is very responsive and attentive to the changing needs of the client.
– Banking & Finance – Asialaw 2022
Well placed to advise clients on banking regulatory issues. Their advice is no-nonsense, pragmatic, efficient and effective, as well as business-minded. Ability to come up with client-oriented solutions without compromising on legal issues.
What I personally like is their attitude and responsibility. They always have a team of at least three to four people working on a transaction and we can reach out and someone will respond. For any query they will come back with detailed answers. Phoenix Legal has been our go-to firm for various issues on the trade finance side.
– Chambers and Partners 2020
Phoenix Legal's 'approachable and knowledgeable' team.
– Legal500 2020
It is a full-service firm which is able to fulfil our needs in the two key areas we use them for, explains one highly satisfied client.
– Chambers and Partners 2019
They do a thorough, professional work, and work quality is perfect. Professionalism of the consultants is exemplary. Fees are reasonable. Consultants are good as human beings to work with.
– Asialaw Profiles 2019
High quality output in a timely manner; high level of engagement with partners personally involved who provide sound legal advice.
They were great. Very helpful and responsive. We have been very happy with the service they have provided and have recommended them to others.
Phoenix Legal is one of those law firms who will spend a lot of time understanding any new structure, the problems faced and then always have a solution-oriented approach. They are extremely patient to handle multiple volleys of queries and clarifications that a client or an investor need and would go out of their way to ensure all the parties have complete understanding of the structure.
They do a thorough, professional work, and work quality is perfect. Professionalism of the consultants is exemplary. Fees are reasonable. Consultants are good as human beings to work with.
– Asialaw 2019
Clients praise the firm's depth of sector knowledge, confirming it as a strong player in the field. Another interviewee praises the firm's ability to draw on its previous deal experience: They are one of our preferred law firms and have a healthy 'top of mind' recall when it comes to any new transaction.
– Chambers and Partners 2018
Phoenix Legal’s “quick and accurate and updated on the regulations” practice.
– Asialaw 2018