Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

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. BlackRock Real Assets, Shell Eastern Petroleum and Norfund are among the team's clients.

"The team is knowledgeable both in law and regulatory aspects, it keeps control on the risks and has a good hold over the transaction."

AZB & Partners advised First Solar on its development of the solar module manufacturing facility of a 3.3 GW capacity in Chennai.

Anuja Tiwari in Delhi has strong expertise in infrastructure projects, including in relation to concession agreements and EPC contracts. She is active on transport and utilities projects, as well as oil and gas and renewable energy matters. "Anuja is extremely aware of the industry developments and legal position, and gives risk-based advice."