Metals
The global metals industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by changing trade dynamics, technological innovation and a focus on sustainable sourcing. As a critical pillar of industrial growth, it spans from traditional base metals to essential inputs for emerging technologies.
Navigating Policy and Growth
India plays a central role in this global narrative as a major producer and consumer. It is advancing its policy and regulatory frameworks to encourage investment, promote self-sufficiency and strengthen its position in global value chains. Key developments include policy reforms in mining, production-linked incentive schemes for speciality steel and new sustainability standards. At the same time, the industry must navigate challenges such as regulatory compliance, land acquisition, environmental clearances, and evolving taxation frameworks, which require a multi-disciplinary legal approach.
Our Metals Sector Expertise
We bring a deep and nuanced understanding of the legal and regulatory issues affecting the metals and mining sector in India and abroad. Our experience spans contract negotiation, compliances under environmental and BIS regulations, joint venture structuring, investment advisory, dispute resolution and ESG matters. With a proactive and practical approach, we support clients in managing legal risks while pursuing commercial opportunities. We advise stakeholders across the full value chain, including:
Mining companies
Metal producers
Domestic and foreign investors
Infrastructure developers
Traders and commercial users
How We Support the Metals Industry
Tax and Regulatory Compliance
We advise on tax compliance issues, mining concessions, prospecting and exploration licenses, environmental and forest clearances, water usage rights, BIS certification and compliance with health and safety norms.
Investment and Structuring
Our team advises foreign investors and Indian companies on inbound and outbound investments, FDI regulations, joint ventures, exchange control laws and repatriation strategies.
Project Development
We assist with land acquisition, acquiring necessary permits and clearances, PLI scheme eligibility, utility linkages and project structuring for new metal production and processing facilities.
M&A and Equity Financing
We structure and execute mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital-raising transactions in the metal industry, with attention to regulatory compliance and risk allocation.
Commercial Contracts
We draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements and contracts such as supply contracts, offtake agreements, transportation and logistics arrangements and all related procurement documentation.
ESG & Community Engagement
We advise on environmental compliance, ESG disclosure obligations and sustainability frameworks, community consultations and social impact mitigation strategies.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
We represent clients in disputes involving royalty payments, retrospective levies, environmental approvals, regulatory sanctions and contractual breaches before courts and tribunals.
Trade, Customs & Export Controls
We advise on import and export restrictions, trade remedy laws, customs duties, export licensing and quality control standards, and all matters related to anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
Minerals Exchange Advisory
Our team helps in navigating the upcoming regulatory frameworks for metals trading, new price discovery mechanisms and the legal implications for businesses.
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