21 Nov 2025

Khaitan & Co advises NecLife on sale of API and menthol businesses to Ceph Lifesciences

"Khaitan & Co advised Nectar Lifesciences Limited (NecLife) on the slump-sale transfer of its active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and formulations business, and the sale of menthol business assets, to Ceph Lifesciences Private Limited. NecLife is a leading global manufacturer of cephalosporin antibiotics with operations in around 45 countries."

Khaitan & Co advised Nectar Lifesciences Limited (NecLife) in connection with the sale of its businesses to Ceph Lifesciences Private Limited. The transaction comprised the sale, by way of a slump sale on a going concern basis, of NecLife's business of manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations to Ceph Lifesciences. In addition, NecLife sold, transferred and delivered its menthol business assets to Ceph Lifesciences. Khaitan & Co advised NecLife on all legal aspects of the transaction, including the structuring and documentation required to effect the transfer of the API and formulation business and the menthol assets. Khaitan & Co represented NecLife with a team composed by: Bhavik Narsana (Partner); Rutvik Shukla (Senior Associate); Pragya Mishra (Associate); Kamayani Mittal (Associate); Arindam Ghosh (Partner, Securities Laws); Anvita Mishra (Counsel, Securities Laws); Gaurang Mansinghka (Senior Associate, Securities Laws); Krithika Kataria (Associate, Securities Laws); and Deepak Kumar (Partner, Employment Laws). Incorporated in 1995, Nectar Lifesciences Limited (NecLife) is a leading global manufacturer of cephalosporin antibiotics. The company has a significant presence in approximately 45 countries and operates 13 manufacturing facilities.
Read the full story

Register for free to access daily news.

Register Free
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve targeted ads. Read our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Preferences

Customize your cookie settings. Necessary cookies are always enabled.

Strictly Necessary

Required for the website to function (e.g. login, security).

Analytics & Statistics

Help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

Marketing & Ads

Used to deliver relevant ads and track effectiveness.