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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 on utilities projects and signalling and telecommunications systems.

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.

Saraf and Partnersis respected for its legal expertise in 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.

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.

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 in advising cross-border clients on project development and financing mandates, with particular knowledge of the regulatory front.

Samvad Partners advises on project financings and acquisitions in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The group is active on wind and solar energy and road projects, and is also well placed to handle disputes concerning infrastructure projects.

TT&A is highly regarded for its financing and equity investment work, often acting for investment and private equity funds. It is also adept at project transactional and contractual work, handling joint venture formation, concession agreements, supply and purchase agreements, and O&M and EPC contracts. It is active in renewable energies such as solar, wind, green hydrogen and ammonia, as well as the power and logistics sectors.