Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
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Provided by JSA
JSA has a leading national practice in the Infrastructure and Projects sectors. JSA’s practice is anchored by partner-led teams that possess high levels of legal expertise, and extensive industry- and domain-knowledge gained from working on niche and cutting-edge projects across the entire value chain in the Infrastructure and Projects sectors. In several significant project-related transactions, we collaborate closely with a variety of stakeholders, including the Government of India, State Governments, public sector undertakings, multilateral organisations, developers, contractors, operators, investors, and lenders. The legal framework and transaction structuring in the fields of oil & gas, power, airports, highways, ports, water, special economic zones, and telecom projects are also crucial tasks for us as advisors. To its credit, our team has worked on some of the first privatisation and has experience in anchoring the development of first-of-its-kind new contracting structures for the Infrastructure and Projects sectors in India.
Our lawyers are invited by several committees to explain and evolve the regulatory and policy framework, including sectoral design, market development and regulation. They are often praised for their technical ability, commercial approach and comprehensive service.
Chambers Review
JSA is a highly respected law firm known for its expertise in infrastructure project development and financing across transport and utilities. Additionally, the team is active on projects and transactions in the oil and gas, mining and renewables sectors assisting corporate clients with relevant disputes, as well as regulatory issues and investments and acquisitions. The firm often acts for regional and federal government bodies in India on energy-related matters. JSA is experienced in representing clients before central and local electricity regulatory bodies in contentious matters. Candi Solar, Climate Policy Initiative India and Sasan Power are key clients.
Work Highlights
- JSA advised the state governments of Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha in relation to the award of mineral concessions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"JSA have a focused team for project finance work so they know the market and have expertise."
"JSA have a focused team for project finance work so they know the market and have expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Amit Kapur in Delhi is highly regarded among market commentators for his expertise in energy regulatory matters, including related disputes. He often handles issues relating to tariffs and pricing in the electricity and renewable energy sectors, both within India and abroad.
Venkatesh Raman Prasad in Gurugram is known for his handling of matters in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. He especially assists clients with transactions in these industries, as well as in relation to electric vehicle projects.
Vishnu Sudarsan in Gurugram is noted by sources for his expertise in energy regulatory matters. He regularly acts for both government bodies and corporates on a range of issues, including in relation to transportation, mining and energy.
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