Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 4
About
Provided by Spice Route Legal
Spice Route Legal has developed a dynamic cross-jurisdictional practice in the energy space, providing a range of legal services, including acquisitions, inward investment, contractual and transactional arrangements, corporate/commercial advisory, and corporate restructuring, for its diverse clients.
Spice Route Legal has secured a vast domestic and global clientele, operating in solar, wind, and other existing renewable energy sectors. The team, headed by founding partner Praveen Raju, is also supported by other teams within the firm, offering niche expertise in IP, energy regulatory and related data regulatory matters.
Recent work highlights:
- Advised Ohmium International on its USD250 million fundraise from global investors in what is potentially the largest deal in the green hydrogen sector.
- Assisted MLR Auto, a clean mobility company and three-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturer, in receiving a controlling investment from Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited, a large Indian conglomerate, recognised as the “Deal of the Year” by the IBLJ.
- Advised IPCL (the Indian Power Corporation Limited) as consortium leader on its bid in response to the Indian government’s request for proposals to scale up ACC battery cell manufacturing in India. ICPL had bid for 5GWh of capacity worth USD176.8 million.
- Advised US-based SenseHawk Inc. on the USD32 million sale of approximately 79% of its stake to Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest conglomerates.
Chambers Review
Spice Route Legal is an Indian law firm that has a respected team that advises on corporate and regulatory mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team demonstrates key expertise in the renewable energy space, and in relation to battery manufacturing and storage. Clientele of the firm include both domestic, and international players in the energy market. The firm counts Ohmium International, Aerem Solutions and MLR Auto amongst its client roster.
Praveen Raju is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- Spice Route Legal advised India Power Corporation on its bid in response to the Indian government's request for proposals to scale up ACC battery cell manufacturing in India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
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"They are very very responsive, very knowledgeable and give practical, strategic advice. They just are generally the perfect allies."
"The attorneys at SRL are uniformly excellent as technicians and strategists. They bring business savvy and a sophisticated perspective to their work."