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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - India
What the Team is Known For
Khaitan & Co is recognised for its strength in corporate transactions and investments in the projects space in India. The law firm is active on transport infrastructure projects, as well as solar and wind energy and oil and gas projects, advising clients on regulatory issues, including risk assessments, operational advice, concession and EPC agreements. The team demonstrates expertise in assisting with the negotiation of agreements relating to power supply and gas distribution, and is well placed to advise on waste management projects. Khaitan & Co regularly assists clients with bids and also acts for both lenders and borrowers on project financing mandates.
Strengths
Their service levels and responsiveness are impressive.
Khaitan & Co. distinguishes itself through its comprehensive sectoral knowledge and a strong focus on client service.
Work Highlights
Khaitan & Co assisted JSW Energy in its acquisition of O2 Power and its subsidiaries in India, jointly established by EQT Infrastructure and Temasek.
Notable practitioners
Dibyanshu Sinha in New Delhi advises clients on transactions and bidding processes relating to a range of renewable energy, transport infrastructure and electricity supply mandates. He regularly assists both international and domestic clientele with mandates.
He has thorough knowledge of the local law, is very helpful and just incredibly responsive.
Dibyanshu Sinha is very knowledgeable and thorough in his work for us.
Akhil Bhatnagar is a Mumbai-based partner. His practice focuses on M&A in the projects space, providing strategic advice to project developers and investors on acquisitions, sales and negotiations.
Akhil really knows infrastructure and is fantastic to work with. His work product is very thorough.
His ability to provide commercially sound advice and anticipate potential challenges has been instrumental in ensuring smooth execution of high stakes transactions.
Gahan Singh is a partner based in Mumbai who regularly assists clientele with transactions relating to transport and energy projects, including investments, acquisitions, financing and refinancings. He has key expertise in development matters.
Gahan Singh is very professional, clear and efficient.
Shivanshu is an excellent lawyer on whom I can rely for any legal service requirements.