Leena Chacko is a Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and has been with the firm since 2005, specializing in Banking, Structured Finance, and Securitization transactions. She regularly advises major financial institutions, including Citibank, Barclays Bank Plc., and Bank of America, as well as private equity funds, on structuring debt investments and navigating legal and regulatory challenges.

She has facilitated large-scale financing transactions, such as bond issuances by public sector undertakings like Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation and Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation. Her expertise extends to real estate, advising on lease rental discounting and loan facilities for Brookfield REIT. She also played a key role in cross-border financing transactions, such as advising Barclays Bank Plc. and Deutsche Bank AG in a complex overseas financing for IndusInd Ltd.

She has also streamlined financing documentation for Yes Bank and was involved in deals that earned industry accolades.

Her vast experience in the financial sector, along with her ability to navigate complex, multi-regulatory transactions, positions her as a trusted advisor for institutions and corporations in India and globally.