Projects, Infrastructure & Energy | Asia-Pacific

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has a robust project finance practice with a track record of advising on the legal aspects of significant energy transactions. The team is commended for handling project acquisitions and headline infrastructure, oil and gas, and renewable power mandates. The department's areas of activity also include matters relating to aviation developments, as well as advising on infrastructure investment trust structures. The team acts for both lenders and borrowers. Clients include Adani Power, United States DFC and Senvion Wind Technology.

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. Candi Solar, Climate Policy Initiative India and Sasan Power are key clients.

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, on assets across India. The team is notably involved in the structuring of infrastructure investment trusts, particularly for investments in the renewable energy space. The firm counts State Bank of India, Tata Motors and GMR Airports among its clientele.

Trilegal is esteemed for its legal expertise in power project development and financing, with a particular strength in renewable power, as well as advising on the development of sewage and water treatment facilities, and transport systems. The firm is sought after for regulatory and corporate advice relating to electricity distribution, bid assistance, project acquisition and negotiating power purchase agreements. Trilegal acts for an impressive array of Indian developers and international financial entities. The team is particularly active on cross-border PPP projects, such as in Fiji. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Candi Solar and Mitsui feature on the firm's client roster.

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 regularly assists clients with bids and also acts for both lenders and borrowers on project financing mandates. Torrent Power, JSW Energy and PTT are among the team's clients.

AZB & Partners' team of lawyers is known for its activity on project development as well as energy and infrastructure-related acquisitions in India. The law firm advises on matters relating to renewable power, oil and gas, and transport infrastructure, including assisting with the setting up of project vehicles and negotiating concession and power purchase agreements, and EPC contracts. The department draws on the firm's wider expertise for mandates in this space, including lawyers from the corporate practice. BlackRock Real Assets, Shell Eastern Petroleum and Norfund are among the team's clients.

Dentons Link Legal has an experienced projects team, well placed to advise on renewable energy, waste management and transport infrastructure developments. The firm holds significant experience acting for both government entities and developers from the private sector, often advising on PPP projects. The team is able to provide regulatory and policy advice to developers, particularly in relation to contracts, power purchase agreements and licences. Link Legal provides further assistance regarding disputes in the energy and infrastructure sectors. National Industrial Corridor Development & Implementation Trust (NICDIT), Hitachi Rail and Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation feature among the firm's client roster.

DSK Legal offers notable experience advising government ministries, state power companies and corporates, including on bid management for projects. The team also provides transactional support on acquisitions and financing in the infrastructure and renewable energy industries. The lawyers have a particular focus on the transport infrastructure sector, with a strong track record in railway, road, shipping port and airport projects. The lawyers are capable of handling disputes arising out of projects and are active in utilities projects and signalling and telecommunications systems. Clients include Cognita, Azure and Sterlite Technologies.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India is a popular choice of counsel among both developers and lenders, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The team is highly rated for project finance work, and additionally called upon to advise on significant acquisitions and investments. The firm also advises on project development aspects, including O&M and EPC contracts, and offers considerable cross-border experience. The partners are particularly adept at advising on PPP project documentation in the infrastructure sector. The team's clients include METKA EGN, Fourth Partner Energy and Amplus Solar.

Saraf and Partners is respected for its legal expertise on energy and infrastructure project financing and development, earning frequent instructions from both domestic and foreign clients. The group also acts on financings and debt capital markets work in the power space, as well as in relation to infrastructure projects. State Bank of India, Kutch Copper and JSW Infrastructure feature among the firm's client roster.

Economic Laws Practice has a well-reputed team in India with a strong focus on energy and transportation infrastructure. The team is well placed to advise on concession, power purchase and other agreements, as well as bid processes, financing work and project acquisitions. The firm is active on transactions in both the renewable and non-renewable energy spaces and advises corporate clients from a network of six offices across India. Clients includeBharat Forge, Godrej Industries and NIIF.

IndusLaw has notable expertise in the power sector, with a particular focus on the renewable energy space, especially wind and solar power projects. The firm is particularly well regarded for advising on energy transactions and EPC arrangements. The team is experienced advising cross-border clients on project development and financing mandates with particular knowledge of the regulatory front. Clients of the firm include Torrent Solar, Nepenthe Hotels and ABC Renewables Energy RJ02.

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. Clientele of the firm include both domestic, and international players in the energy market. The firm counts Ohmium International, Aerem Solutions and MLR Auto amongst its client roster.