Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 2
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Khaitan & Co is recognised for its strength in corporate transactions and investments in the projects space in India. The law firm is active on transport infrastructure projects, as well as solar and wind energy and oil and gas projects, advising clients on regulatory issues, including risk assessments, operational advice, concession and EPC agreements. The team demonstrates expertise in assisting with the negotiation of agreements relating to power supply and gas distribution and is well placed to advise on waste management projects. Khaitan regularly assists clients with bids and also acts for both lenders and borrowers on project financing mandates. Torrent Power, JSW Energy and PTT are among the team's clients.
Work Highlights
- Khaitan & Co advised Numaligarh Refinery Limited on the bidding processes related to selection of the contractor for execution of the COIT at Paradip, as well as for the long-term supply of hydrogen and steam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Khaitan & Co is excellent in complex matters including regulatory issues and the team is very commercial."
"The firm has a solid knowledge in terms of not only projects, but the M&A space; they are thorough with foreign exchange laws."
"Khaitan & Co is excellent in complex matters including regulatory issues and the team is very commercial."
"The firm has a solid knowledge in terms of not only projects, but the M&A space; they are thorough with foreign exchange laws."
Notable Practitioners
Dibyanshu Sinha in Delhi advises clients on transactions and bidding processes relating to a range of renewable energy, transport infrastructure and electricity supply mandates. He regularly assists both international and domestic clientele with mandates.
"He is a very experienced lawyer and knows the legal practice in India very well, he is supportive to his clients."
Gahan Singh is a partner based in Mumbai that regularly assists clientele with transactions related to transport and energy projects. He has key expertise in power transmission and development matters.
Shivanshu Thaplyal focuses on investments and project development for energy and utilities projects. He is based in Mumbai.
"It is a pleasure to work with Shivanshu, his support was a key element for the success of the business in India. He is service-oriented and commercially sensible."