JSA, Projects, Infrastructure & Energy | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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JSA has a leading national practice in the Infrastructure and Projects sectors. JSA’s practice is anchored by partner-led teams that possess high levels of legal expertise, and extensive industry- and domain-knowledge gained from working on niche and cutting-edge projects across the entire value chain in the Infrastructure and Projects sectors. In several significant project-related transactions, we collaborate closely with a variety of stakeholders, including the Government of India, State Governments, public sector undertakings, multilateral organisations, developers, contractors, operators, investors, and lenders. The legal framework and transaction structuring in the fields of oil & gas, power, airports, highways, ports, water, special economic zones, and telecom projects are also crucial tasks for us as advisors. To its credit, our team has worked on some of the first privatisation and has experience in anchoring the development of first-of-its-kind new contracting structures for the Infrastructure and Projects sectors in India.

Our lawyers are invited by several committees to explain and evolve the regulatory and policy framework, including sectoral design, market development and regulation. They are often praised for their technical ability, commercial approach and comprehensive service.

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

JSA is a highly respected law firm known for its expertise in infrastructure project development and financing across transport and utilities. Additionally, the team is active on projects and transactions in the oil and gas, mining and renewables sectors assisting corporate clients with relevant disputes, as well as regulatory issues and investments and acquisitions. The firm often acts for regional and federal government bodies in India on energy-related matters. JSA is experienced in representing clients before central and local electricity regulatory bodies in contentious matters.

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Work Highlights

JSA advised ONGC NTPC Green on its acquisition of 100% stake in Ayana Renewable Power.

Strengths

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Their service level and responsiveness is exemplary as they respond and deliver 24/7.

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JSA have an extremely professional and knowledgeable team.

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondent
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Their service level and responsiveness is exemplary as they respond and deliver 24/7.

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondent
Asia-Pacific

JSA have an extremely professional and knowledgeable team.

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Amit Kapur

Band 1

Amit Kapur in New Delhi is highly regarded among market commentators for his expertise in energy regulatory matters, including related disputes. He often handles issues in the electricity and renewable energy sectors, both within India and abroad.

Amit is an energy law expert and the sector’s best.

He is a domain expert with strong deliverables to the satisfaction of the client.

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Venkatesh Raman Prasad

Band 3

Venkatesh Raman Prasad is known for his handling of matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He especially assists clients with acquisitions of renewable energy companies. He is based in Gurugram.

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Vishnu Sudarsan

Band 3

Vishnu Sudarsan is noted by sources for his expertise in the energy sector where he handles acquisitions, sales and project development matters. He also regularly advises government bodies in relation to transportation and energy issues. He is in Gurugram.

Vishnu's depth of knowledge is the biggest comfort factor when working with him. He is also extremely professional in advising on critical matters and very commercially aware.

Vishnu has deep understanding of the practice area and excellent client relationship skills.

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M. Arun Kumar

Band 4

M. Arun Kumar in Gurugram harbours strong expertise in the power sector, advising clients on regulatory and project development issues. He possesses notable strength in contractual work such as EPC, PPA and O&M drafting and negotiations.

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