Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Client SatisfactionThe team at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co handles a spread of matters related to project financing, development and investment across India and, with a broad offering that covers policy, transactional and regulatory work, attracts an impressive client base comprised of government bodies, financial institutions, public sector clients, and developers and contractors. The deep bench includes Delhi-based Jatin Aneja, who navigates project finance and corporate transactions, V.R. Neelakantan, who advises on corporate transactions and PPPs in the oil and gas sector, and Anurag Dwivedi, who deals with project financing and debt capital market transactions within the infrastructure space. Other key practitioners include Mumbai’s Deepto Roy, whose expertise spans the renewables, oil and gas, and mining spheres, and Kushal Sinha, of the Delhi office, who is well versed in dealing with M&A, joint ventures and investments within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Anurag Dwivedi is a great leader and I primarily work with him.’
‘The firm has expertise in PPP projects, advising on all aspects from bidding and procurement to contract management. Their involvement in cross-border transactions and projects provides them with a global perspective and understanding of best practices in the sector. The firm services a wide range of clients, including government bodies, MNCs and private sector investors reflecting versatility and reliability.’
‘The partner and associates are accessible and constructive, which makes them stand out.’
‘The deal team has the requisite competence to navigate the complex issues during documentation. The team also displayed commitment in delivering on time without compromising on the quality. ’
‘Most standout quality is the level of ownership and support. Right blend of knowledge, prudence and solution orientation.’
Key clients
- Petronas/ Gentari / Amplus Solar
- GMR Infrastructure Limited
- Brookfield
- GMR Airports Limited
- Augment India I Holdings and DSDG Holding APS
- Petronet LNG
- JSW Group
- ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited
- Megawide Construction Corp
- Jindal Stainless Limited
- HDFC Bank
- Tata Capital Limited
- NaBFID
- ICICI Prudential AIF
- SP Infra Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Petronet LNG Ltd and other Indian parties on a LNG sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy for the purchase of 7.5 MTPA LNG for a 20-year term at a value of US$78bn.
- Advised JSW Group (“JSW”) on the acquisition of a 35% stake in Morris Garages Motor India Private Ltd (“MGI”), the first Indo-Chinese joint venture in the EV space.
- Advised Gentari on a substantial minority investment of up to 30% in a green hydrogen/green ammonia platform company that has been set up by promoters, Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli (of the Greenko Group) and GIC.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Deepto Roy
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jatin Aneja