Energy
The global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by climate imperatives and technological innovation. India reflects this trajectory, balancing conventional fuels with ambitious targets for renewable energy, creating a complex legal and regulatory environment.
A Dynamic Regulatory Landscape
This dual challenge impacts policy, infrastructure development, investment and environmental governance. The sector is governed by legislations like the Electricity Act 2003 and the Energy Conservation Act, supported by regulations on tariffs, licensing, energy efficiency and grid connectivity. In this dynamic environment, stakeholders require legal advice that is both commercially grounded and sector-specific.
Our Energy Sector Expertise
Our team provides comprehensive legal guidance across the entire energy sector, advising on all stages of project development and execution. We have deep experience supporting a wide range of clients in shaping and executing their most critical energy projects, from traditional sources to renewable energy.
Sector & Technology Coverage
Full Project Lifecycle Support
Strategic & Transactional Support
Regulatory & Policy Work
How We Support the Energy Industry
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
We assist with structuring joint ventures, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, cross-border investments, FDI compliance and restructuring across both greenfield and brownfield renewable energy projects.
Project Development & Infrastructure
We assist with land due diligence, title investigation, lease & acquisition documentation, zoning and environmental approvals, right-of-way and land pooling arrangements. We advise on risk allocation, concession frameworks and bankability of project documents.
Project Finance & Capital Markets
We advise on debt and equity financing for energy infrastructure, including syndicated loans, external commercial borrowings, green bonds and InvITs. We assist in negotiating financing documents, security packages and inter-creditor arrangements.
Regulatory & Policy Engagement
We support clients in obtaining licences and clearances under the Electricity Act. We assist with regulatory filings, open access mechanisms, tariff petitions, captive consumption rules, RPOs and grid code compliance.
Environment and ESG
We advise on environmental clearances, forest and wildlife approvals, pollution control compliance and environmental impact assessments. We also guide clients on sustainability-linked finance, carbon trading and corporate ESG reporting.
Real Estate & Land Acquisition
We support the acquisition and long-term leasing of land for power plants, substations, transmission lines and renewable parks, including land aggregation models and industrial use permissions.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
We represent clients in contractual, regulatory and investment-related disputes across courts, commissions and arbitral forums, including disputes relating to power purchase agreements (PPAs), cost overruns and tariff revisions.
Tax and Structuring
We advise on tax-efficient structures for project investment and repatriation strategies. Our expertise includes GST implications on EPC contracts, cross-border transactions and tax incentives applicable to the energy sector.
Employment and Labour
We assist with employment contracts and workforce structuring. We also ensure full employment law compliance and adherence to social security obligations for energy sector employers and contractors.
Technology & Data Protection
We advise on data protection, cybersecurity frameworks, SCADA compliance and digital infrastructure risk within energy projects and utilities, helping clients protect their critical technological assets.
