Projects & Energy (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 2
About
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Our track record of advising clients on high profile and significant cross-border transactions, projects, disputes and debt and equity financings, has earned us a reputation for being a market-leading India practice. We are regularly the firm of choice for both international clients and Indian corporates in relation to their most important matters in India as well as overseas. We are also at the forefront of the energy sector, contributing to conversations and advising on first-in-market transactions and projects. Our practice is based across our London, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong offices and operates as one adaptable team that can be tailored as required.
Due to Indian regulation, we are precluded from having offices on the ground in India and practising Indian law. However we have strong relationships with top Indian law firms with whom we work to deliver a seamless service.
Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills has a highly regarded team with considerable experience advising Indian energy clients on cross-border M&A transactions and overseas project development. Additionally, the team is consulted by international lenders and investors regarding projects in India. Especially active advising on mining and renewable energy projects, it is fully capable of providing counsel on financing and disputes relating to projects. The firm's robust bench of experts are drawn primarily from offices in London and Singapore.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Coöperatieve Rabobank on its INR3.846 billion loan project financing for the development, construction and operation of Renew Surya Pratap's 210 MW solar power project in the state of Rajasthan, India.
Notable Practitioners
Martin Kavanagh of Herbert Smith Freehills' London office is highly regarded for advising on project and energy transactions in the renewables sector.
Dhananjaya Chak is head of the firm's India finance practice group and is regularly mandated on the financing of solar projects for both lenders and borrowers.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
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Crédit Agricole CIB
BNP Paribas
MUFG
SMBC
Société Générale
State Bank of India
Industries
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Energy
Infrastructure
Oil and gas
Power
Renewables