Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
Having advised on the largest and most prestigious projects, the Firm’s experience in the infrastructure and energy sector is unparalleled.
The Firm has assisted various stakeholders such as project developers, contractors, Indian and foreign investors, regulatory authorities, multilateral institutions, international banks, and financial institutions.
The Team has provided advisory and legal assistance in connection with more than 100 projects across sectors (Power, Oil and Gas, Transport, Urban Social Infrastructure, Nulcear and Mining) in India, People’s Republic of China, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Our energy practice includes advice on thermal and renewable energy projects including solar, wind, hydro, oil, gas, mining, and biomass projects. Our infrastructure practice includes advice on the construction, financing, and operation of roads, railways, airports, ports, logistics, water, and waste management projects.
The Team has extensive experience in drafting, negotiation and vetting of project agreements and project financing documents, bidding process, undertaking due diligence exercise on projects and preparation of risk matrix and ascertaining regulatory compliances under Indian law.
The Firm holds the top position among legal advisers in the BloombergNEF Clean Energy League Tables.
Partners we are associated with:

New Delhi

Avirup Nag
New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
- Corporate & Commercial
- Climate Change & ESG
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
AWARDS
- Ranked as a 'Next Generation Partner' for Projects and Energy Practice by Legal500 Annual Research 2023.
- Recognized for Projects, Energy and Infrastructure by the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022.
- Ranked in 'The A-List' as India's Top Lawyers for the year 2021-22 by India Business Law Journal (IBLJ).
- Ranked as a 'Rising Star' for Energy, Infrastructure Practice by asialaw 2022-23 Rankings.

Mumbai

Deepak Kumar Thakur
Mumbai
PRACTICE AREAS
- Corporate & Commercial
- Climate Change & ESG
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
AWARDS
- Ranked in asialaw 2022-23 Rankings as a ' Notable Practitioner' for Banking & Finance, Infrastructure
- Recognised as ‘India Super 50 Lawyers in the ALB list published by Asian Legal Business
- Recognised as a 'Rising Star' for Project Development by IFLR1000 2022-23 Survey.
- Recognized for Projects, Energy and Infrastructure by the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022.

New Delhi

Girish Rawat
New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Restructuring & Insolvency
AWARDS
- Ranked as 'Highly Regarded' for Capital Markets: Debt practice by IFLR1000 2022-23 Survey.
- Recognised as “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by Legal Era
- Recognised as “Leading Lawyer” in “Financial and Corporate” by IFLR1000.

New Delhi

Karan Mitroo
New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
AWARDS
- Ranked amongst the 'Leading Individuals' for Banking and Finance Practice by Legal500 Annual Research 2023.
- Awarded the ’40 under 40’ Rising Star by Legal Era for the year 2022.
- Recognised as 2022’s “Client Choice Award Winner” by Lexology.
- Recognised for outstanding contribution in the legal profession as the ‘Finest Young Lawyers’ in Asia 40 under 40 – 2022 list by Asian Legal Business.
- Ranked as 'Highly Regarded' for Banking by IFLR1000 2022-23 Survey.
- Listed among the ‘Top 40 Under 40’ India's Green Energy & Climate Leaders of Tomorrow for the year 2022 by EQ Magazine.
- Ranked in asialaw 2022-23 Rankings as 'Distinguished Practitioner' for Banking & Finance.
- Recognized for Banking & Finance by the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2022.
- Awarded ‘Lawyer of the Year – India’ by Asia Law Awards 2020.
- Featured in the asialaw Client Servicing Report, 2020, for consistently delivering high quality service to clients

Mumbai

Nishant Singh
Mumbai
PRACTICE AREAS
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate & Commercial
- Climate Change & ESG
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
- Restructuring & Insolvency
AWARDS
- Ranked amongst the 'Leading Individuals' for Banking and Finance Practice by Legal500 Annual Research 2023.
- Ranked as a 'Notable Practitioner' for Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions by IFLR1000 2022-23 Survey.
- Recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ by asialaw.
- Recognised as ‘Elite Legal Practitioner’ in Asia Pacific Region by Legal500.
- Awarded ‘Rising Star’ by Legal Era Awards.

Founder & Managing Partner - New Delhi

Rajiv K Luthra
Founder & Managing Partner - New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anti-Corruption & Compliance
- Aviation
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Competition And Anti-trust Law
- Direct Tax
- Indirect-Tax
- International Trade
- Intellectual Property
- Management Labour & Employment
- Pro-Bono
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Telecommunications, Media & Technology (Tmt)
AWARDS
- Identified as 'The A List - India's Top Lawyer 2021' by India Business Law Journal
- 'Leader' for Project Finance practice by Who's Who Legal, 2021 & 2020
- ‘Market leader’- IFLR 1000 2020-21
- 'Top Managing Partners', by Forbes India Legal Powerlist 2020
- 'Hall of Fame' for Corporate and M&A, India by Legal 500, 2020
- ‘Managing Partners of the Year’ – ALB India Law Awards 2020
- 'Top 35 Legal Icons, India' - India Business Law Journal, 2020
- ‘National Law Day Award’ by the Prime Minister of India
- ‘The Most Promising Business Leader of Asia’ - Economic Times’ Asian Business Leaders Conclave 2016 - Kuala Lumpur.
- ‘International Jurists Award’ by the Attorney-General and Chief Justice of the United Kingdom
- Lifetime Achievement Award” in the International M&A sector” - 4th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards, New York.
- Honoured as “Legend in Indian Corporate Law” and “Ace Legal Eagle for Indian corporate law, specializing in tax, regulatory & compliance laws” - Asian Business Leadership Forum Excellence Awards, Dubai.
- ‘Managing Partner of the Year’ – IDEX Legal Awards 2016
- ‘Leading Lawyer’ in the areas of Corporate Law, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Project Finance by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia Pacific, IFLR 1000, AsiaLaw and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Mumbai

Shonali Choudhry
Mumbai
PRACTICE AREAS
- Dispute Resolution
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
- Mining
- Power
- Transport