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Our Projects, Infrastructure & Energy practice works across the entire energy value chain – acting for project developers, OEMs, investors, large consumers, and financiers on complex restructurings, cross-border investments, project development, and project finance mandates in solar, wind, hydrogen, and next-generation fuel technologies. As India accelerates its shift toward a net-zero future, the firm has become a strategic partner to companies at the forefront of this transformation, supporting everything from green hydrogen transitions to investments in advanced fuel cell systems.

Work highlights:

  1. Assisted ME Energy with its USD 11.89 million acquisition by Kilburn Engineering Ltd.
  2. Advised Ohmium International on its USD 250 million Series C fundraise from global investors such as TPG Rise Climate, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Fenice Investment Group, and Energy Transition Ventures.
  3. Advised one of India’s most prominent solar energy companies on a global restructuring of its operations, involving cross-border domiciling and complex investment structuring advisory – which included an analysis of 25 solar projects.
  4. Assisted MLR Auto on its acquisition by a subsidiary of the largest Indian industrial and consumer electricals manufacturer.
  5. Representing India’s largest oil and natural gas company in a construction arbitration involving critical onshore assets, advising on strategic counterclaims, complex delay analysis, and damage valuation.

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - India

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What the Team is Known For

Spice Route Legal is an Indian law firm that has a respected team that advises on corporate and regulatory mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team demonstrates key expertise in the renewable energy space and in relation to battery manufacturing and storage. The clientele of the firm includes both domestic and international players in the energy market.

Work Highlights

  • Spice Route Legal assisted Ohmium International in structuring a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government, under which Ohmium International has committed to invest INR400 crores in establishing a PEM electrolyser factory in the state.

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Notable Practitioners

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Praveen Raju
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Praveen Raju
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Band 4

Praveen Raju is a Mumbai-based partner. He has transaction-focused practice in the projects and energy spaces, acting on fundraising, licensing agreements, supply agreement and investments, often in the renewables sector.

I rely on him to provide practical, business-first solutions. He understands our business and is able to provide targeted advice that is truly helpful.

Praveen's sharp negotiation skills and ability to anticipate challenges have consistently added value, making intricate transactions more efficient and investor-friendly.

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Praveen Raju
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Janhavi Joshi

Praveen Raju

Praveen Raju

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