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.
Our Partners:

New Delhi

Aniket Sen Gupta
New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
AWARDS
- Recognised as ‘Distinguished Practitioner’ in the 2023/24 edition of Asialaw
- Recognized as ‘Highly Regarded” by IFLR1000
- Ranked in asialaw 2022-23 Rankings as 'Distinguished Practitioner' for Banking & Finance
- Recognised as an ‘Expert’ by Expert guides 2016-2019 for Aviation practice

New Delhi

Deepak Kumar Thakur
New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
- Corporate & Commercial
- Climate Change & ESG
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
AWARDS
- Recognised as ‘Notable Practitioner’ in the 2023/24 edition of Asialaw
- Recognised as ‘ALB's Super 50 India Lawyers 2023 published by Thomson Reuters
- 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
- Recognised as ‘Distinguished Practitioner’ in the 2023/24 edition of Asialaw
- 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.

New Delhi

Niti Paul
New Delhi
PRACTICE AREAS
- Corporate & Commercial, Mergers &Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Regulatory, Banking & Finance, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
AWARDS
- Recognised as ‘Notable Practitioner’ in the 2023/24 edition of Asialaw
- Awarded ‘Leading Female Lawyer’ in Asian Legal Business’s “Top Female Lawyers in India 2022” edition.
- Niti Paul has been featured as one of the prominent figures in The Phenomenal She 2019, published by the Indian National Bar Association.