Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- JSA represented MB Power before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission in a dispute with Uttar Pradesh Utilities concerning compensation for operating MB Power’s plant at technical minimum levels according to the Indian Electricity Grid Code.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Expert knowledge and the right approach help them to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"JSA has been our top pick given their multifaceted ability to provide a single platform solution. They can provide solutions to complex matters that are transaction-specific."
"Expert knowledge and the right approach help them to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"JSA has been our top pick given their multifaceted ability to provide a single platform solution. They can provide solutions to complex matters that are transaction-specific."
Notable Practitioners
Amit Kapur in New 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.
"Amit is a stalwart in regulatory and contractual litigation in the power sector. We are extremely happy with his services."
"He's among the leading experts in the energy sector in India."
Venkatesh Raman Prasad 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. He is based in Gurugram.
Vishnu Sudarsan 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. He is in Gurugram.
"Vishnu is prompt and carries good subject knowledge."
"Vishnu’s legal acumen, combined with a deep understanding of practical and commercial realities, always gives us a sense of security, which makes him stand apart from his counterparts."
M. Arun Kumar in Gurugram harbours strong expertise in the power sector, advising clients on regulatory and project development issues. He possesses notable strength in contractual work such as EPC, PPA and O&M drafting and negotiations.
"Arun has a good understanding of renewable energy projects and is well versed in contractual issues."
"Arun is business-friendly and has deep knowledge of renewable energy business and complex contracts. He is thorough with his advice, identifying issues or assisting in negotiations."
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