Ajay Shaw

Ajay Shaw is a partner at DSK Legal, a prominent law firm in India. He has been with the firm for over 22 years, having joined in June 2002.2 Ajay is widely recognized and respected for his expertise in several key areas of law:

Areas of Expertise

Restructuring and Insolvency:: Ajay is ranked in Band 4 for Restructuring/Insolvency in India by Chambers and Partners.1 He advises various stakeholders, including domestic and foreign lenders and corporate debtors, on restructuring through both informal and formal routes.1

Corporate and Project Finance:: He has vast experience in advisory and transactional work related to corporate funding, structured funding, and project funding.1

Mergers & Acquisitions:

Private Equity:

Infrastructure, Energy, and Projects:: Ajay is particularly noted for his expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a special focus on the railway sector.1

Notable Work

Ajay regularly advises public and private clients on various aspects of complex transactions, including:

• Bidding processes for PPP/PFI deals
• Consortium arrangements
• Project equity and debt
• Asset monetization
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction)
• O&M (Operations and Maintenance)
• Supply and offtake contracts1

Education and Recognition

Ajay obtained his law degree from ILS Law College, University of Pune.1 His expertise and contributions to the legal field have been recognized by several prestigious legal directories and publications, including:

• IFLR1000
• Chambers & Partners
• Legal500
• Asialaw Profiles
• Forbes India1

Ajay Shaw's extensive experience, coupled with his deep understanding of complex legal and commercial issues, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors, has established him as a leading lawyer in India's legal landscape.