Anjan Dasgupta
DSK LegalThe team at DSK Legal is sought after by government entities, private companies and lenders, in particular, for its wide expertise, which covers regulation, M&A, project development, financing and investments, as well as litigation and arbitration. Anjan Dasgupta and Ajay Shaw co-chair the group from the Mumbai office, with Dasgupta handling project financing and development in the conventional and green energy spaces, and Shaw dealing with acquisitions, financings and investments. Dinesh Pardasani also co-leads the practice from New Delhi, offering clients assistance with projects and disputes arising within the infrastructure and utilities spaces, and is supported by Samir Malik, who expertly handles litigation and client defence before various courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies. In Mumbai, Avinash Khard and Ashish Pahariya are also recommended.
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‘The team at DSK Legal is very responsive and user-friendly. They are used to international clients, and their requirements. They have a good understanding of the environment for project and energy work in India.’
‘The deep expertise and the team's proactive approach and clear communication ensured we were always informed and prepared at every stage of the process.'
- 'Their ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and provide strategic insights sets them apart.’
‘Aparajit Bhattacharya and team stand out due to their exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach.'
- 'The deep understanding of the nuances within the energy sector sets them apart from competitors. Aparajit possesses a unique combination of legal acumen and industry knowledge.'
- 'Clear communication and responsiveness foster strong relationships built on trust and reliability.’
Key clients
- City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (“CIDCO”)
- National Infrastructure Investment Fund’s (“NIIF”) proprietary roads platform Athaang Infrastructure Private Limited (“AIPL”)
- Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (“BEST”)
- Green Hydrogen Organisation (“GH2”)
- Indinfravit Trust (“Trust”) and LTIDPL IndvIT Services Limited (“LISL”)
- Arcelor Mittal/Nippon Steel India (“AMNS India”)
- Keolis, France
- Rio Tinto, Australia
- Government of the Republic of the Philippines National Economic and Development Authority Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines (“PPP Center”)
- Philip Lee LLP (“PLL”) and Climate Impact Partners Limited (UK)
- Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVN)
- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL)
- Terminal Investment Limited Holding SA (“TIL”), Switzerland
- QTerminals W.L.L (“Q Terminals”), Qatar
- Petro Rio SA, Brazil
- Sunsure Energy
- Enfinity Global
- Renew Power
- Statkraft
- Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority
- Arcelor Mittal Green
Work highlights
- Advising CIDCO throughout the entire Navi Mumbai International Airport Project, including on the financial close of the project, on the amendment of a concession agreement and CNS ATM agreement to resolve issues relating to the allocation of land for aeronautical assets, and on a soft loan.
- Advised and assisted NIIF on a tender issued by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for tolling, operations and maintenance of the Outer Ring Road in Chennai through public private partnership mode on a toll, operate and transfer basis.
- Advised and assisted BEST in appointing International Finance Corporation as the transaction adviser for providing transaction advisory services in respect of projects for redevelopment of bus depots and stations into modern climate-smart facilities on a public private partnership basis.
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Anjan Dasgupta, Ajay Shaw, Dinesh Pardasani