The practice at AZB & Partners is routinely instructed in high-profile infrastructure projects involving the renewable energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors. The team has extensive experience in the project finance sphere, and advises domestic and international companies on all aspects of regulatory and compliance matters and EPC and O&M contracts. In Mumbai, firm founding partner Bahram Vakil is well versed in advising on foreign direct investment, while Qais Jamal handles M&A and joint ventures within the projects and energy field. New Delhi-based Anuja Tiwari specialises in renewable energy project matters, and Atreya Bhattacharya focuses on private equity and structured finance transactions. Mallika Anand, who made partner in April 2023, is a key name for project development work. Aditya Periwal is also recommended.

With strong expertise across the renewable energy, healthcare, and aviation sectors, the department at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas regularly assists with project agreements, procurement and construction contracts, gas sale and pipeline agreements, as well as regulatory and compliance issues and a range of renewable power matters. The client base includes development banks and governmental entities. Based in Mumbai, managing partner Cyril Shroff handles corporate and securities law matters in the space; L Viswanathan leads the finance and project practice. Santosh Janakiram has extensive experience in handling acquisition financing and infrastructure work. In Noida, Ajay Sawhney focuses on refinancing transactions involving renewable projects, and Ramanuj Kumar acts for banks and financial institutions.

Dentons Link Legal has vast experience in handling large-scale projects focusing on roads, airports, and oil and gas matters, in tandem with advising on project financing and EPC contracts. The firm represents clients from an array of sectors, including aviation, defence, and information technology, in contentious and transactional work. In New Delhi, Atul Sharma acts on behalf of developers and contractors in infrastructure projects, Anand Srivastava has expertise in project finance matters, and Milind Jha advises on M&A and capital markets issues. Ravi Varma and Milanka Chaudhury are key names to note.

At JSA Law, the team is highly experienced in handling instructions from the oil and gas, aviation, and roads sectors, and regularly represents stakeholders and governmental entities in the space. The group is adept at advising on transactional matters, complex cross-border M&A transactions and regulatory issues. Based in New Delhi, Amit Kapur advises on energy-related public procurements and transactions, while in Gurugram, Venkatesh Raman Prasad stands out for handling foreign investment and private equity funding in the energy and manufacturing space. Vishnu Sudarsan regularly assists with engineering and infrastructure issues, and Anupam Varma specialises in energy-related regulatory and policy issues.

The team at Khaitan & Co. is highly regarded for its expertise in the infrastructure and energy space, and regularly handles complex M&A transactions and development mandates. The group has a solid track record in advising clients on operation and maintenance agreements, renewable energy projects, and cross-border bidding processes for infrastructure tenders. Based in Noida, Dibyanshu is a dual-qualified Indian and US lawyer, with expertise in project development matters; in Mumbai, Akhil Bhatnagar acts on joint ventures and corporate commercial matters and Gahan Singh acts for private equity funds. In Bengaluru, Swathy Ramanath is a key name for financing and concessions work, and Shivanshu Thaplyal focuses on corporate structuring transactions.

At Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, the department counts government authorities and investors as key clients, and is well known for its strength in advising on transactions in relation to oil and gas, airports, and road projects. The team’s experience spans negotiating concession agreements, EPC contracts, and project finance and infrastructure matters. New Delhi-based practice head Jatin Aneja regularly acts for multinational clients in the energy and urban infrastructure sectors, while Anurag Dwivedi advises on structured finance and debt capital market transactions in the projects space. Deepto Roy represents construction contractors and financial institutions, and Kushal Sinha focuses on joint ventures and M&A transactions.

With a multi-disciplinary team noted for its expertise in M&A, regulatory compliance, project development and project finance, Trilegal‘s energy and infrastructure practice is highly regarded for its representation of Indian and global entities, investors and project developers. Upstream oil and gas, gas transportation and storage, renewable energy and nuclear power are key sector strengths. Operating from Mumbai and New Delhi, department head Neeraj Menon specialises in handling EPC contracts and financing agreements, and Gurugram-based Saurabh Bhasin focuses on project development and finance matters. Nayantara Nag is well versed in handling joint venture and M&A transactions, while Amar Narula routinely assists major renewable energy companies. The firm’s former founding partner Akshay Jaitly returned to the firm in April 2023, and Astha Srivastava focuses on social infrastructure initiatives.

The ’collaborative and solution-oriented’ team at DSK Legal assists governments, concessionaires, and contractors with all aspects of bids, consortium arrangements, and EPC contracts. Key areas of instruction for the group include highway infrastructure projects, renewable energy-related M&A transactions, and complex power purchase agreements. New Delhi-based Dinesh Pardasani and Samir Malik have extensive expertise in advising on cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance. In Mumbai, Anjan Dasgupta specialises in energy project finance, Ajay Shaw focuses on supply contracts, and Avinash Kumar Khard represents stakeholders in finance transactions. Ashish Pahariya is very experienced in handling railway projects, and associate partner Rimali Batra acts on oil and gas matters.

With expertise spanning the whole spectrum of investment, finance, and construction matters, Economic Laws Practice is often instructed in high-profile infrastructure projects and renewable energy matters. Noted for its substantial strength in the hospitality and shipping sectors, the team routinely advises domestic and international clients throughout the tender bidding process, with Mumbai-based practice heads Sujjain Talwar and Aakanksha Joshi acting on cross-border infrastructure projects and hospitality transactions. Associate partner Megha Agarwal assists clients with project financings and corporate transactions.

The practice at IndusLaw has in-depth expertise in handling all elements of project development, M&A transactions, and investments in the infrastructure and energy sector. The team has considerable strength in assisting with the entire lifecycle of energy projects. Based in Delhi, Arun Kumar advises on divestments and joint ventures in the construction and real estate sectors, while in Hyderabad, Deepak Chowdhury is a key practitioner for handling contractual and regulatory matters.

At Kochhar & Co., the team specialises in advising on complex project financing matters, M&A transactions, and commercial EPC contracts. The group also regularly advises large domestic companies and multinational infrastructure entities on investments in India, as well as renewable energy, financing, and e-mobility matters. Pradeep Ratnam and Krishna Vijay Singh co-head the practice, and stand out for bringing vast experience in infrastructure development and structured finance matters to the group. Parul Verma handles concession and joint venture agreements. Principal associate Humera Niyazi is well versed in handling project development matters, and associate Swapnil Sant acts on behalf of sponsors and developers. All named practitioners are based in New Delhi.

With extensive expertise in project finance, consortium finance, and structured finance transactions, Krishnamurthy and Co's projects team is frequently called upon to advise on renewable energy and infrastructure mandates. With a strong track record in handling EPC contracts and joint venture agreements, Rukmini Roychowdhury leads the group from Mumbai, and often acts for banks and debt funds. Based in Bengaluru, Rashmi Deshpande fields expertise in handling private equity investments in real estate.

With an excellent reputation for acting on behalf of developers, contractors, and foreign investors, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India handles all aspects of the infrastructure bidding process, project agreements, and EPC contracts. Key sectors of focus include oil and gas, transport, and mining, and the team also stands out for its expertise in handling solar power development projects. In Mumbai, Deepak Kumar Thakur fields expertise in handling M&A deals, and Piyush Mishra advises on bidding processes.

At Phoenix Legal, the team is highly regarded for handling oil and gas sale purchase agreements, as well as corporate transactions for infrastructure companies. The practice has extensive experience in advising entities in the crude oil and LNG sectors, and boasts a growing presence in the renewables arena, often assisting with wind, hydro, and solar mandates. Operating out of New Delhi, Abhishek Saxena is an expert on joint venture and M&A transactions, and Pranav Srivastava focuses on infrastructure and power-related mandates. Pallavi Bedi and Mumbai- based Aditya Bhargava are key individuals to note.

The team at Saraf and Partners is well-versed in assisting clients drawn from the infrastructure, energy, and natural resources sectors with EPC contracts, negotiating power purchase agreements, and equity investments. The group assists developers, contractors, and financial institutions with the whole spectrum of regulatory, compliance and development issues concerning high-profile infrastructure projects. Practice co-head Mohit Saraf, based in New Delhi, has extensive experience of advising on infrastructure matters within the energy and aviation sectors. In Mumbai, practice co-head Bikash Jhawar handles complex renewable energy work and M&A transactions.

The team at Spice Route Legal focuses on handling renewable energy projects, including solar and hydrogen, as well as the financing and development aspects of project bids. The group garners praise for its 'outstanding talent' in assisting with energy and data-related regulatory matters in tandem with general corporate and M&A advisory work. With the department based in Mumbai, Praveen Raju leads the practice, routinely acting on behalf of prominent entities in the solar energy sector, while senior associate Janhavi Joshi has established strength in advising on hydrogen-based energy mandates and e-mobility matters.

Archeus Law's projects team specialises in handling contentious and non-contentious projects and infrastructure matters, and counts major multinational companies and financial institutions as key clients. In Delhi, Ranjit Prakash has expertise in international arbitration proceedings, and Rajdeep Choudhury has established strength in commercial litigation. In Bengaluru, Arun Mani frequently assists with EPC contracts, and Anshuman Pande is sought after by stakeholders, contractors, and lenders.

BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors is highly regarded for assisting with shipping and port development mandates, as well as advising on complex joint ventures in the renewable energy sector. Based in Mumbai, Shrikant Hathi has in-depth knowledge of project finance in the infrastructure and energy spheres, while Uttam Hathi focuses on restructurings and providing corporate advice within the space. Associate Aanchal Chaurasia acts on work within the oil and gas sector.

With vast experience in advising foreign and domestic power companies and state electricity boards on IPPs, renewable energy initiatives, and nuclear power projects, Gagrats' team has solid expertise in the projects and energy arena. Operating out of Mumbai, Rustam Gagrat is an expert in EPC contracts; Krunal Gadhia is well versed in infrastructure projects; and Uma Nagarajan specialises in renewable power matters. Arpana Dhariwal and Manoj Mohapatra are names to note.

The projects and energy practice at Juris Corp has established strength in assisting international commercial banks and domestic financial institutions. Mumbai-based firm co-founder Jayesh H fields expertise in handling M&A deals, private equity transactions and complex power purchase agreements. Vedanarayanan Lakshmanan is well versed in regulatory matters. In New Delhi, Ankit Sinha regularly acts on behalf of clients from the aviation and energy sectors.

Legacy Law Offices' practice garners praise for its 'admirable' strength in handling high-profile infrastructure development projects. In Chandigarh, practice co-head Shalini Munjal has over two decades of experience in advising on energy and infrastructure mandates, and in New Delhi, practice co-head Gagan Anand is well versed in handling project development and financing matters. Amarendra Gogoi is a key name for corporate-related matters. Chandigarh-based associate partner Eshjyot Walia is a practitioner to note.

With specialist knowledge in the waste management, infrastructure, and energy sectors, the team at S&A Law Offices routinely offers advice on litigation and arbitration in this space. The group’s expertise also takes in labour laws and tax matters. In New Delhi, counsel Manoj Kumar Singh regularly represents clients in cross-border financial and investment disputes, and Vijay Kumar Singh and Daizy Chawla are sought after for advising on complex M&A transactions. Gurugram-based Gunita Pahwa is a key contact for dispute resolution and commercial work.

The team at Sagus Legal frequently advises governmental organisations, EPC contractors, and financial institutions on all aspects of project finance and development, and is well known for its extensive regulatory knowledge. New Delhi-based practice head Anand Srivastava brings over a decade of experience in the infrastructure and energy sector to the department, and has noted strength in contentious work. Shivam Sinha, who made partner in May 2023, specialises in handling mandates from the oil and gas sector.

With expertise in acting on behalf of project sponsors, infrastructure funds, and private equity players, the team at Samvad Partners has a solid track record in handling mandates from the oil and gas, ports, and renewable energy sectors. The group has strength in advising on EPC contracts and concession agreements. Mumbai-based practice head Vineetha MG has recognised expertise in infrastructure and energy matters, and frequently handles project finance work. Sitara Pillai focuses on solar energy and real estate issues, and principal associate Dhanusha Chandran acts on structured finance transactions.

Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors' practice is highly recommended for advising private equity firms and high-profile companies on energy law, infrastructure finance, and transport matters. Based in New Delhi, Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Mani Gupta jointly head the team; Tripathi specialises in handling complex M&A transactions within the energy sector, and Gupta is well known for advising on regulatory compliance issues. Apoorva Chandra is an expert on private equity and real estate matters.

At Talwar Thakore & Associates, the practice has vast expertise in handling instructions from the oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure sectors. The team fields deep knowledge of the Indian regulatory landscape and complex project development matters. New Delhi-based practice head Gautam Saha, an expert in M&A and private equity transactions, re-joined the firm from AZB & Partners in August 2022. Feroz Dubash specialises in joint ventures, Pallavi Meena is experienced in handling cross-border project financings, and Dushyant Bagga advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial matters. The team is further boosted by Akshay Malhotra (partner) who joined in July 2023.