Legal Advisory for Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy
We navigate the complex regulatory landscapes governing India's critical infrastructure and real estate sectors, from industrial land acquisition to green energy procurement.
We advised Tata Steel on its investment in one of India's largest industrial Round-the-Clock (RTC) hybrid renewable power projects. This deal, structured under the Group Captive Regime, is a significant step towards achieving our client's net-zero targets.
We advised Balrampur Chini Mills on executing definitive agreements to establish India’s first industrial bioplastics (PLA) manufacturing plant. This pioneering project, with an estimated capex of Rs. 2,000 crores, is a landmark in sustainable industrial development.
We advised an institutional investor on its investment in the USD 1 billion H-DREAM Fund managed by HDFC Capital. This deal involved advising on a private credit fund focused on sustainable and affordable housing, a key area of impact investment in India.
We advised construction materials firm Infra.Market on its $121 million pre-IPO fundraise. This transaction, involving prominent investors like Tiger Global, showcases our experience in guiding companies in the construction and infrastructure ecosystem.
We advised an entity of the Conscient Group on its purchase of a 6.6-acre industrial building and land parcel in Gurugram from Benetton India. This transaction highlights our expertise in high-value industrial real estate deals.
Our Partner, Rachika A. Sahay, spoke at a conference on Net Zero Strategies, analyzing India's green energy procurement framework for corporates. She addressed policy uncertainties and regulatory complexities for investors in the renewable energy sector.
Announcement for our Partner Rachika A. Sahay speaking at the conference on "Net Zero Strategies and Green Procurement for Corporates," focusing on growth trends and emerging opportunities in renewable energy.
About Specialized Sector Advisory: Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy
In infrastructure and industrial real estate, the law is as much about risk allocation as it is about regulatory compliance. We focus on securing clean title, navigating state specific land laws, and ensuring that complex power procurement structures like the Group Captive Regime actually hold up under regulatory scrutiny.
For high stakes infrastructure and real estate transactions, the difference between a successful project and a regulatory bottleneck lies in the legal architecture. We work across three primary vectors: industrial real estate acquisition, renewable energy procurement, and large scale infrastructure investments.
Industrial Real Estate and Land Acquisition
Industrial land acquisition involves intricate due diligence, especially in India where land titles can be layered with historical complexities. We have handled high value transactions, such as the acquisition of large industrial parcels in Gurugram, ensuring that land use rights, title searches, and local regulatory clearances are handled with precision. We identify potential litigation risks early to protect your asset from future encumbrances.
Renewable Energy and Power Procurement
As corporations move toward net zero targets, the regulatory framework around green energy procurement has become a critical business consideration. We advise on complex hybrid renewable projects, including those structured under the Group Captive Regime. Whether it is Tata Steel investing in large scale industrial Round the Clock power projects or navigating policy uncertainties for investors, we provide the legal framework to make these projects bankable and compliant.
Infrastructure Investment and Structured Finance
Capital deployment in infrastructure, particularly via private credit or institutional funds like HDFC Capital's H DREAM Fund, requires sophisticated legal structuring. We align transaction mechanics with the regulatory realities of the sector, ensuring that investment agreements, fund formation documents, and definitive agreements support your long term strategic objectives. Our approach to due diligence focuses on risk quantification, distinguishing between fundamental warranties and general indemnities, so your commercial assessment is grounded in legal reality.
Krishnava Dutt
We do not just draft documents. We structure deals that survive the volatile intersection of changing regulation and high stakes capital. Whether you are acquiring industrial land or scaling renewable energy assets, our team provides the legal backbone to turn your strategy into a closed transaction.
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