The team at Sagus Legal frequently advises governmental organisations, EPC contractors, and financial institutions on all aspects of project finance and development, and is well known for its extensive regulatory knowledge. New Delhi-based practice head Anand Srivastava brings over a decade of experience in the infrastructure and energy sector to the department, and has noted strength in contentious work. Shivam Sinha, who made partner in May 2023, specialises in handling mandates from the oil and gas sector.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has excellent understanding of the infrastructure and energy sectors.'

  • 'The quality of drafting is exceptional, which demonstrates their deep understanding of the complexities of the infrastructure sector.'
  • ‘The team is made up of skilled and knowledgeable individuals who are always willing to rise to the challenges faced in the industry and strive to find lasting solutions to the cases.'

  • ‘Excellent team with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Partners are readily accessible.'

  • ‘Knowledge, experience and turnaround speed are excellent.'

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Key clients

  • TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (“TDCODL”)
  • TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (“TDNODL”)
  • West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited
  • Coastal Gujarat Power Limited
  • The Tata Power Company Limited
  • Tata Power Delhi Distribution Company Limited
  • West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
  • Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited
  • West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited
  • Maithon Power Limited
  • Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
  • TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (“TPSODL”)

Work highlights

  • Represented The Tata Power Company Limited – Distribution before the Supreme Court of India in a matter concerning interpretation of statutory provisions for the qualification of a power plant as a captive generating plant.
  • Acted for TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity in relation to a matter where Indian Railways is seeking ‘deemed distribution licensee’ status under the Electricity Act, 2003.
  • Representing Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited in an ongoing matter involving a claim that the increase in the Basic Customs Duty, as well as the extension of the safeguard duty after the execution of the Power Purchase Agreement, qualifies as a ‘change in law’ under the client's contracts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anand Shrivastava

Other key lawyers

Shivam Sinha