PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE:

The infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy and is responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from the Central as well as the State Government of Uttar Pradesh for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the State of Uttar Pradesh.

We provide integrated legal solutions covering all issues from the inception of a project to financial close continuing through design, construction, equipment supply, operations and management. Through our commercial understanding, ability to assist clients in managing risk, strong understanding of regulatory issues and by bringing to the table our expertise in undertaking due diligence exercises, drafting and negotiating concessions, construction, civil engineering, equipment supply and O&M contracts based on FIDIC & JCT conditions, we help lenders and other stakeholders minimize risks of delivery and performance of obligations.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes lawyers from our regulatory, construction, financing, real estate, environment, corporate M&A and tax practices.We have deep experience in advising clients on various aspects of investment, financing and development of infrastructure projects and manufacturing facilities. We have also advised on a number of PPP projects, both in State of Uttar Pradesh and others, in the transportation (road, rail and airports), ports, healthcare, housing, water and sanitation, waste management and other social and urban infrastructure sectors.

The following briefly capture the services offered by the Firm in the Projects and infrastructure space:

• Due Diligence- covering transactional, financial, environmental, tax and compliance related issues;
• Advisory and Verification of title to property– This includes virtual and physical search and verification of land records, sale deeds, lease deeds and development agreements and other conveyance deeds in relation to acquisition of rights, interest or title in acquisition of land for project purposes;
• Identification and advise on tax efficient structures;
• Transactional documentation. This includes the drafting, review and negotiation of:
  • Invitations for tenders and bidding documents;
  • Concession Agreements, Implementation Agreements, and State Support Agreements;
  • Power Purchase Agreements and/or Power Conversion Agreements;
  • Fuel supply agreement;
  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts;
  • Service Agreements and Consultancy Arrangements;
  • Operation and Maintenance Contracts; and
  • Joint Venture, Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreements;
• Resolution of disputes and litigation flowing from the projects