Hufriz Wadia
Partner
MumbaiPractice Area
I am driven by the need to constantly learn and thoroughly enjoy negotiations and complex structuring that requires delving into the law to find commercially viable solutions.
In-depth knowledge – worked on similar transactions and so was aware of current trends. Protective of clients interests, and problem-solving abilities.
Client Recommendation – IFLR1000 Rankings (2022)With over 20 years of experience both in India and offshore, Hufriz Wadia specialises in Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, Corporate M&A and Private Equity. She brings huge value to her bank, financial institutional and borrower clients with her global perspective and experience on complex domestic and cross-border financing mandates. She also specialises in the social and sustainable financing space with an impressive track record of deals in this niche practice area. Hufriz advises on foreign portfolio investments, external commercial borrowings, bilateral and syndicated structured financing (debt, equity, and hybrid), venture debt, debenture and bond issuances, acquisition and project financing, securitisation structures and note issuances. She also advises on distressed debt restructuring (under the insolvency law as well as pre–insolvency), working with acquirers, creditors and debtors. Hufriz is dual qualified as a Solicitor in England and in India.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
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On its FPI investment in debentures issued by (i) PCR Investments Limited and (ii) Sundew Finance Private Limited, an Emami group entity
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On its multi-faceted USD 34 million investment and subsequent contentious settlement and exit of debt under listed debentures issued by a step-down subsidiary of Nitesh Estates
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On a first of its kind, INR 5000 crore equipment lease rental securitisation by OPC Asset Solutions of future rent receivables from Reliance Retail’s bundled handset sales
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On the initial financing and subsequent stage-wise exit/refinancing of several debt facilities across multiple RMZ group companies as part of the sale of commercial real estate assets to Brookfield Asset Management
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On its private placement issuance of debentures to Goldman Sachs and Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls Limited on its secured term facility from IndusInd Bank Limited to ultimately fund part-repayment of debt from FIH Private Investments Limited
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As transaction counsel for maiden issuances of NCDs by private placement
RECENT RECOGNITION
2023
2022
2021
2020
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
‘Notable Practitioner’ for Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, M&A and Private Equity
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
‘Notable Practitioner’ for Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, M&A and Private Equity
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
‘Notable Practitioner’ for Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, M&A and Private Equity
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recognised for Restructuring & Insolvency
RECENT RECOGNITION
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
‘Notable Practitioner’ for Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, M&A and Private Equity
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
‘Notable Practitioner’ for Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, M&A and Private Equity
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
‘Notable Practitioner’ for Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, M&A and Private Equity
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recognised for Restructuring & Insolvency