Naman Saraswat

Naman – Certified M&A Lawyer with Expertise in Corporate, Commercial, and Infrastructure Law

Naman is a highly experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) lawyer with a strong background in corporate and commercial law. He specializes in a broad range of areas including M&A, commercial contracting, corporate finance, electricity regulation, litigations, dispute resolution, and real estate.

Corporate and M&A Experience: Naman has extensive hands-on experience in managing the entire lifecycle of M&A transactions, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), Bond Issuances, and Private Equity (PE) transactions. His work includes:

• Conducting due diligence processes for both investors and target companies, with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved.
• Setting up virtual and physical data rooms, overseeing Q&A activities during due diligence, and addressing issues identified in the diligence reports.
• Reviewing and supporting the execution of transaction documents, including the preparation of conditions precedent (CP) and closing checklists.
• Leading negotiations and finalizing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) contracts for power projects.

Finance and Regulatory Expertise: Naman has handled various finance-related assignments, particularly in project finance and acquisition finance, working closely with project teams and lenders to finalize legal documents. His expertise includes:

• Supporting borrowers in meeting pre-disbursement conditions and ensuring compliance.
• Creating and perfecting security interests under facility documents to secure financing for large projects.

He also has significant experience in regulatory proceedings, where he has drafted petitions, replies, rejoinders, and other legal applications for various forums such as:

• High Courts and Appellate Authorities for Electricity.
• Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and other regions.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Naman has managed arbitrations related to high-value commercial disputes, with a focus on ensuring the efficient resolution of conflicts, particularly within infrastructure, power, and regulatory sectors.

Land Acquisition and Title Verification: He has hands-on experience in title verification and has supported power companies in land acquisition in states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. His work includes:

• Preparing search reports and drafting conveyance documents.
• Assisting with registration processes, preparing power of attorney documents, and making applications before revenue authorities for land-related legal matters.

Naman’s extensive expertise in both corporate and infrastructure law, combined with his legal acumen in project finance, regulatory affairs, and dispute resolution, make him a trusted advisor for businesses in need of robust legal solutions in complex M&A, regulatory, and commercial matters.