Khaitan & Co. Advises Gabriel India on INR 1,000 Cr Acquisition Financing

Khaitan & Co. advised Gabriel India Limited on an INR 1,000 Crore acquisition financing in India, the proceeds of which were primarily used to part-finance the acquisition of a 28.99% stake in HL Mando Anand India Private Limited.

This transaction highlights the significant role of legal counsel in complex corporate finance and M&A activities in India. For businesses, it demonstrates the availability of substantial financing for strategic acquisitions, while for legal practitioners, it underscores the demand for expertise in structuring and executing large-scale debt financing deals, particularly those involving multiple financial institutions and potentially cross-border elements, given the involvement of Citibank and HSBC. Such deals are crucial for corporate growth and market consolidation.

The transaction involves acquisition financing, which typically falls under corporate law, banking and finance law, and potentially securities law if the financing involved public issuance. The