India

Founded in 2019, SD Partners is a law firm led by partners Shweta Dubey, operating from offices in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai with a supporting network across major Indian cities.

The firm has developed a notable M&A practice, advising clients on transaction structuring and negotiations across sectors including information technology, defense, and manufacturing. It also maintains a strong restructuring and insolvency practice, frequently representing insolvency professionals and advising on distressed asset acquisitions and disposals. 

Highlights  

Recent examples of the firm's deal work include advising on the sensitive, intra-group sale of minority stakes in Vision Rx Labs to its majority shareholder, a transaction that required meticulous management of valuation, shareholder dynamics, and regulatory compliance. 

On the restructuring and insolvency front, the firm secured a landmark judgment for Axis Bank in the Birla Tyre matter. This precedent-setting case, which involved complex questions on security interest enforcement, clarified crucial creditor rights under India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The widely cited ruling has strengthened the recovery framework, providing greater certainty for financial institutions. 

Key clients  

Jindal Power, SFC Energy AG, Intello Labs, Jindal Power, Axis Bank, BDO, State Bank of India 

Testimonials   

“Horizontal view on Indian legal issues and network to introduce legal experts in specific domains if needed. Timely. Driven.” (M&A)

“The understanding of the total gamut of unique circumstances and giving suitable options to the client.” (M&A)

“Professional, solution oriented” (Restructuring and insolvency)

“SD Partners stands out on the legal solutions they offer to their clients and can also help with commercial parameters.” (Restructuring and insolvency)

Shweta Dubey 

“Her knowledge of corporate laws, understanding of scenarios, nice drafting.” 

“Provides practical solutions.” 

“Shweta is efficient at devising legal strategies and approaches to resolving legal issues in Insolvency and Restructuring Engagements. Further, she's one of the few lawyers who can provide insights on the commercial parameters of M&A deals.”