Zahan specialises in banking and financial services with extensive expertise in debt capital markets, structured and project funding (secured, limited recourse, and syndicated), securitisation, real estate financing, debt restructuring, as well as general banking and fintech products.
He advises Indian and multinational banks and financial institutions on corporate and debt restructuring and investments into distressed assets. Zahan has experience in the international debt capital market sphere, with particular reference to issuances of off-shore/ foreign bonds by Indian corporates and banks including issuances of Global Medium Term Notes and Additional Tier 1 Bonds.
He regularly advises on securitisation and factoring transactions. His experience covers advice on financing transactions as counsel to lenders, borrowers, arrangers, agents and financial advisors. He also advises clients on regulatory issues, including foreign exchange laws, overseas direct investment and direct assignment transactions. He also advises on fintech, general corporate and technology related transactions including regulatory advice, product structuring and product compliance.
Zahan graduated from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 2019.
Publications
- “Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency” published by Lexology
- “Reduction in minimum face value/trading lot for debt securities and non-convertible redeemable preference shares” published by JSA
- “Fair Lending Practice – Penal Charges in Loan Accounts” published by Lexology
- “Draft Framework for Self-Regulatory Organisation(s) in the FinTech Sector” published by JSA
Memberships
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Education
- B.Com., H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai, India (2016)
- LL.B. (Hons), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (2019)
- LPC-LL.M, University of Law, Manchester, United Kingdom (2020)
Languages
- English
- Hindi