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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas's Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance practice offers fully integrated legal representation across the sector, combining deep transactional expertise with a distinctive role in shaping India's infrastructure legal and policy framework.

The team advises across the full spectrum of project development and financing, concession agreements, PPAs, LNG sale and purchase agreements, EPC contracts, gas transportation agreements, financing and security documentation, and PPP structures. It routinely advises developers and lenders on project financing, debt restructuring, and innovative security arrangements to ensure bankable, commercially viable projects.

Clients include the Government of India, State Governments, public sector undertakings, multilateral agencies, developers, contractors, operators, investors and lenders. The practice spans power and renewables, airports, oil and gas, railways, roads, ports, water, SEZs and telecom.

The team is credited with advising on several of India's first privatisation transactions, including the Delhi and Mumbai airports, Bangalore International Airport, and private container freight train operations, and draws on the firm's broader M&A, tax, litigation, banking and capital markets capabilities.

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has a highly respected team of lawyers with extensive experience advising on complex oil and gas and power transactions, as well as road transport developments. The firm regularly assists with concession and joint venture agreements, as well as bids for projects, and is respected for project finance advice across the infrastructure and energy sectors. The firm represents a range of Indian and international clients from various sectors, including power, engineering, infrastructure and banking, regarding assets across India. The team is notably involved in the structuring of infrastructure investment trusts, particularly for investments in the renewable energy space.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advised Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation and its group entities on the restructuring involving the merger of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, Gujarat State Petronet and GSPC Energy with Gujarat Gas, and the demerger of the gas transmission business into GSPL Transmission.

Strengths

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  • Their subject knowledge and problem solving approach give a lot of comfort. They really have a good team that works round the clock and is available as and when required.

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  • Their deep knowledge, solution-oriented approach and client servicing attitude are commendable. They take full ownership of the client's objectives.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jatin Aneja
    Jatin Aneja

    Jatin Aneja

    Jatin Aneja in Delhi often advises on big-ticket transactions relating to the energy sector, including acquisitions and restructurings. He acts for local and international corporate clients.

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  • Deepto Roy
    Deepto Roy

    Deepto Roy

    Deepto Roy is based in the firm's Mumbai office. He handles deals relating to a range of power and road transportation projects, often acting for investors, project developers and borrowers.

    • He has an in-depth understanding that allows him to assist clients with wider decision-making support.

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    • Deepto is very good at making sure everything is seamless.

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  • V R Neelakantan
    V R Neelakantan

    V R Neelakantan

    V R Neelakantan in Delhi demonstrates notable experience assisting clients with tendering processes. He also advises a range of domestic and international clients on purchase agreements and licensing matters.

    • He has consistently stood out for the depth of his understanding across both legal and commercial dimensions.

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  • Anurag Dwivedi
    Anurag Dwivedi

    Anurag Dwivedi

    Anurag Dwivedi is a partner in the firm's Delhi office with key expertise in project finance mandates. He regularly assists clients with transport infrastructure and renewable projects.

    • He has a good standing with the lenders and borrowers; hence the solutions provided by him are usually accepted by both.

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    • Anurag is excellent at relationship management and brings expertise coupled with experience.

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