Our firm has a proven track record in advising clients on a wide range of infrastructure projects, encompassing energy, waste management, roads, ports, airports, and oil and gas projects. With our deep industry knowledge and transactional expertise, we assist clients throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion, providing strategic legal advice and innovative solutions.
Legal Representation
Our firm represents a diverse range of stakeholders involved in infrastructure projects, including lenders, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors, operations and maintenance (O&M) contractors, and government entities. Whether our clients are financing projects, executing construction contracts, or managing project operations, we provide comprehensive legal support tailored to their specific needs and objectives.
Infrastructure Projects
We offer end-to-end expertise in infrastructure projects, covering all aspects of project development, financing, construction, and operation. Our multidisciplinary team of attorneys collaborates closely with clients to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges, ensuring successful project outcomes. From negotiating project agreements to resolving disputes, we leverage our experience and industry insights to protect our clients’ interests and mitigate risks.
EPC Contracting
Our firm assists with comprehensive legal support for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating tailored EPC contracts. Our seasoned team of attorneys specializes in structuring EPC contracts that address key considerations such as project scope, technical specifications, delivery timelines, quality standards, and risk allocation. We work closely with clients to identify potential legal challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure the seamless execution of EPC projects.
Project Lending
We provide comprehensive legal counsel to lenders, borrowers, and project sponsors involved in project financing transactions. Our team possesses extensive experience in structuring and negotiating project financing arrangements tailored to the specific requirements of each project. We assist clients in navigating the complexities of project finance transactions, including assessing credit risks, negotiating loan terms, and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates.
O&M Agreements
We offer comprehensive legal support for drafting, negotiating, and implementing operations and maintainence agreements tailored to the unique needs of each project. We ensure that these agreements address key aspects such as performance standards, maintenance schedules, dispute resolution mechanisms, and compliance with regulatory requirements. We help clients mitigate risks, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize the value of their infrastructure investments through robust O&M agreements.
Recent Transactions in Projects and Energy
- Elementis Holdings Limited on its EPCM Contract in respect of a new greenfield factory in India.
- Tecnimont Private Limited in relation to setting up industrial plants in the oil and gas, petrochemical and fertilizer sectors.
- Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. in reviewing and finalizing a supply agreement to be entered into with SAN Engineering and Locomotive Company Limited.
- Corob India Private Limited on several Indian law issues in connection with setting up a greenfield manufacturing plant.
- Ingemetal Solar India Private Limited on an equipment supply contract and an assembly and erection contract for a solar power project being set up in Gujarat.
- Givaudan (India) Private Limited on the establishment of a large manufacturing plant at Pune, Maharashtra, and on preparing contracts and documents for the appointment of various contractors.
- N-Viro Systems Canada LP in respect of its supply agreement with Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited.
- Nippon Soda on its chemicals business operations, finance issues, and supply contracts with Indian customers.
- Water Quality Association in connection with a Code of Conduct undertaking from one of its large multinational customers.
- Rethink Energy Corporation in respect of its shareholding in SunEdison India Private Limited, including analyzing project specific aspects relating to solar power, and advising on implications of squeezing out minority shareholding and strategizing potential disputes.
- 8minutenergy Renewables, USA, on its bid to establish Solar PV Power Projects in the state of Punjab by the Punjab Energy Development Agency.
- Hareon Solar Technology Company Limited in connection with a joint venture agreement with ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, an independent Indian power producer, to develop a solar project of 72 MW capacity in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
- Alder Fund I AB in respect of safer OY’s exposure through a joint venture in a project with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited.
- Ceres BioSystems India Private Limited on a contract issue with Gujarat State Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited, a large State Government Company.