Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has a robust project finance practice with a track record of advising on the legal aspects of significant energy transactions. The team is commended for handling project acquisitions and headline infrastructure, oil and gas, and renewable power mandates. The department's areas of activity also include matters relating to aviation developments, as well as advising on infrastructure investment trust structures. The team acts for both lenders and borrowers. Clients include Adani Power, United States DFC and Senvion Wind Technology.

"The firm has an ability to articulate complex issues and cover multiple angles. Its response is always timely."

"The Cyril Armachand Mangaldas team is aligned with the market trends, which eases the efficient closure of contracts."

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Alfanar Global Development on the development, engineering, construction and maintenance of five construction villages for the NEOM city.

L Viswanathan in Mumbai continues to hold a market-leading reputation for his all-round expertise in this space. He assists many of India's leading energy and infrastructure conglomerates with acquisitions and divestments in the renewable energy, oil and gas, telecoms and aviation sectors. "He has a very strong reputation in the projects space."

Santosh Janakiram in Mumbai is respected for his expertise in project finance. He advises international private equity houses and financial institutions on transactions in the solar energy and infrastructure spaces.

Ajay Sawhney in Delhi often assists lenders with financing and refinancing transactions, including in relation to renewable energy and transportation projects. He is well placed to support with the bidding process for energy and infrastructure projects. "Ajay is a solution-oriented lawyer with excellent knowledge of law."

Subhalakshmi Naskar's practice covers investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors. She is based in Mumbai.