Swapnil Sant
Dentons Link LegalClients report that Dentons Link Legal provides ‘very thorough advice which solves the problem at hand as well as covers future eventualities.’ With a roster including energy companies, developers and financial institutions, the practice has the capacity to provide end-to-end guidance on complex road, rail, airport and port infrastructure projects in addition to conventional and non-conventional energy transactions. Co-leading the practice are founder Atul Sharma; Anand Srivastava, who oversees a variety of contractual issues in projects including energy and transport developments; and Milind Jha, who specialises in the aviation sector while also covering energy M&A. Parul Verma joined the team in April 2024, while Swapnil Sant arrived in May 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘They are a multifaceted team of lawyers, corporate advisers, litigation experts and experts in the field of various regulatory matters. They have actively participated with my organisations in M&A, due diligence, tariff regulations, and financial closures. They have also guided us on labour law matters and labour disputes. They have also advised us on NCLT matters and insolvency cases successfully. They have successfully defended and won tariff petitions to the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. They have also helped in EPC contracts. Their USP is a multifaceted law firm.’
‘Anand Srivastava and Sanjay Gupta are astonishingly expert in their domain. The best thing besides in-depth knowledge is their calmness and guidance-oriented approach.'
'Mr Atul Sharma is a name to reckon with in the legal fraternity in India and abroad.’
‘Provided great support in energy projects. They were hands-on on various topics and provided excellent advice and negotiated key legal terms of the contract. Also valuable advice was provided on some of the commercial elements arising from the regulatory aspects of the electricity laws and the industry practice. Transaction went smoothly and we were able to procure green electricity in the best interest of the company.’
‘Abhijit Mukherjee was the associate partner of Dentons Link Legal who worked on the deal. Hands-on person on energy laws and has good negotiation skills. Will endorse for his ability to be calm and composed during negotiation and quick turn-around time on contracts.’
‘The team possesses in-depth expertise in the projects and energy sectors. It provides a wide range of legal advice including to energy companies, project developers, and financial institutions which strengthens the firm's practical understanding of the industry and its challenges and opportunities.’
‘Very thorough advice which solves the problem at hand as well as covers future eventualities.’
'Anand Srivastava and Milind Jha are the standout individuals for me. Their out-of-the-box thinking and reluctance to follow the template advice amazes me.'
Key clients
- GMR Hyderabad International Airport
- National Industrial Corridor Development & Implementation Trust (NICDIT) being managed by the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation.
- IDBI Capital Markets Limited/ NMDC
- Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)
- Bangalore International Airport Limited
- Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd.
- NTPC Ltd.
- Zheneng Capital Holding Co.
- Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA)
- Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation
- Navayuga Engineering Company Limited
- Pasithea Infrastructure Limited (now an SPV of Sembcorp Green Infra Limited)
- Mytrah Vayu (Sabarmati) Pvt. Ltd. (now owned by JSW Neo Energy Limited)
- Mytrah Akshaya Energy Pvt. Limited (now owned by JSW Neo Energy Limited)
- Universal Biomass Energy Pvt. Limited
- Vector Green Energy Limited and 3 other entities (now SPVs of Sembcorp Green Infra Limited)
- Vena Energy Solar India Power Resources Pvt. Limited
- Essel Mining & Industries Limited (a company of Aditya Birla Group)
- Purshottam Northeast Pvt. Limited
- Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
- Torrent Power Limited
- SKF India Limited
- JSW Renewable Limited
- IndiGrid Solar-II (AP) Pvt. Limited (an SPV of IndiGrid) and other SPV
- Brookfield Renewable (Operating) India
- Enrich Energy Pvt. Limited
- Adani Green Energy Limited
- Oswal Woolen Mills Limited
- Hindustan Zinc Limited
- Mytrah Vayu (Krishna) Pvt. Limited, Mytrah Vayu (Indravati) Pvt. Ltd. and Mytrah Vayu (Tungabhadra) Pvt. Ltd. (now SPVs of JSW Neo Energy Limited)
- ABReL Green Energy Limited (an SPV of Aditya Birla Renewable Energy Limited)
- Evergreen Renewables Pvt. Limited
- Meghalaya Power Distribution Company Limited
- Alstom System India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
- Hitachi Rail STS India
- WAISL Limited
- IDE Technologies (Israel)
- BASF India Limited
- Clean Sustainable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
- IndianOil Skytanking Pvt. Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Milind Jha
Dentons Link LegalNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Parul Verma
Dentons Link LegalPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Atul Sharma, Anand Srivastava, Milind Jha