Introduction to new Law Firm Member in India

International Referral the global network of business lawyers, is delighted to introduce Alka Bharucha of Bharucha & Partners. Alka has joined the Legal network; as our exclusive M&A member in India.

Alka's experience, apart from M & A, private equity investments and joint ventures, covers banking and structured finance, capital markets and infrastructure.
Alka has a deep insight in the telecommunications sector, being responsible for the formation of Birla AT&T Ltd. (now Idea Cellular Ltd.) and all its restructurings, acquisitions, financing, re-financing, and IPO. The Idea Cellular complex and ring-fenced refinancing was voted the Asia Deal of the Year in 2003. More recently, Idea Cellular Ltd.'s acquisition of Spice Communications Ltd. for US$ 759 mio and a simultaneous equity infusion of US$ 1.7 bio from Axiata (formerly Telekom Malaysia) was voted by the India Business Law Journal as a M & A Deal of 2008. Alka has represented AT&T Wireless Services Inc. (now Cingular) on its investments in BPL Mobile, on shareholder and sponsor issues in relation to the financing of BPL Mobile, and finally on Cingular's exit from BPL Mobile. She has also acted as lenders' counsel for several refinancing of Hutchison Essar (now Vodafone).
 
 Bharucha & Partners brings to you a blend of rich experience, creativity and the energy of youth. Each of the partners has a proven track record of handling complex commercial transactions or disputes. Each associate has been individually groomed or selected
as sharing the qualities and vision of the partners.
For years, MP and Alka have been ranked by Chambers, Euromoney, Legal 500 etc. amongst India's leading lawyers. Noted for the exceptional breadth of legal knowledge and adherence to traditional values, MP is the only lawyer to be ranked by Chambers amongst India's leading litigators and corporate lawyers. Alka is equally versatile. She is noted by Chambers for her mature business perspective and strong negotiation skills. Her practice ranges from M&A to private equity, capital markets, banking, and structured
and project finance.
If you have a requirement in this area, please get in touch with Alka directly or with the International Referral head office for an introduction.