PRO BONO ENGAGEMENTS
Socially conscious with a strong sense of responsibility, AZB & Partners has always supported charitable organisations, not-for-profits, social enterprises and multiple bottom-line companies.
We regularly advise both domestic and international organisations involved in humanitarian work and some of India’s largest philanthropies. These opportunities have also led to the evolution of a robust Microfinance practice and strong thought leadership through legislative and regulatory reform efforts in the microfinance sector.
We’ve been blessed to engage constantly and consistently in the social space. With Microfinance, both with non-profits and listed companies, we’ve worked on the ground with many agencies, representing all sides. So the depth of our knowledge and first-hand experience is without parallel. We drafted the country’s first green bonds and social impact bonds.
In 1998, the law and order situation in Bihar and eastern UP was very poor. Other organisations had entered Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, but Professor David Gibbons wanted to go where no one else was venturing, to ensure that the poorest of the poor had access to finance. Today, Cashpor has over 2 million women borrowers, and the non-payment rate is at 0.5%, as compared to 13% from corporate India. I’m much more than a lawyer there now, and it’s definitely personally very fulfilling.
Bahram N. Vakil, Co-Founder & Senior PartnerHIGHLIGHTS
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On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises. -
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP. -
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor. -
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY. -
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families. -
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India. -
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India. -
On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US. -
On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI. -
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India. -
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. -
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time. -
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India. -
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation. -
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license. -
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts. -
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India. -
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues. -
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way. -
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
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On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill. -
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
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On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
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On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
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On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
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On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
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Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
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With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
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In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
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On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
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On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
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In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
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On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
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With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
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On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
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On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
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On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
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On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
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With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
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In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
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On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
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With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
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In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
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On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
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On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
-
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
-
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
-
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
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On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
-
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
-
On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
-
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.
-
On its structural, tax and strategic issues and investments in social enterprises.
-
On structural/ funding issues, advising Indian corporations on their Corporate Social Responsibility programs and devising legal audit checklists for non– profits to ensure compliance. Our Founding Partner, Bahram N. Vakil, serves as Chairman of CAP.
-
On its funding, securitisation and general corporate issues and fast-growing activities in the education and health sectors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Vice Chairman of Cashpor.
-
On its legal, regulatory, funding and strategic issues, including setting up alliances. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of CRY.
-
On its grant to an Indian organisation to prevent mortality among children below 5 years in Bihar targeting 9 million school children and their families.
-
In relation to its grants to charitable organisations in India.
-
Grameen Capital India on setting up its ‘capital with a conscience ecosystem,’ including the acquisition of a non–banking finance company for lending to social enterprises; setting up a financial advisory company for social enterprises; and structuring, documenting and negotiating investments received from high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Bahram N. Vakil serves as Chairman of Grameen Capital India.
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On its investment in Cashpor Financial and Technical Services; its joint venture with ICICI Bank and Citibank; its growth guarantee program; and setting up its subsidiary in India, as well as structuring its products, services, activities and potential alliances. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of Grameen Foundation US.
-
On structuring issues relating to the setting up of a trust for the funding of MFI.
-
With respect to potentially setting up operations in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and contractual matters, from time to time.
-
On the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to investing in social enterprises in India.
-
In relation to various legal and regulatory issues. Bahram N. Vakil serves as a Trustee of the MARG Foundation.
-
On its application to the RBI for a small bank license.
-
With respect to issues relating to public charitable trusts.
-
On various legal, regulatory and structural issues. Zia J. Mody, our Founding and Managing Partner, serves as a Trustee of Teach for India.
-
On a range of pro bono projects and various legal/ regulatory structuring issues.
-
On various legal, regulatory and strategic issues. Bahram N. Vakil previously served on the board of United Way.
-
- Assistance with drafting provisions of the Alternate Investment Funds Regulations, 2012, introducing the category of “social venture funds”, which invest in social enterprises for muted returns.
- Drafting and research assistance for the Report of the Sub–Committee of its Central Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Malegam, to study issues and concerns in the microfinance institutions sector.
-
On its submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice Bill.