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Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors Offices
S-134 (LGF), GREATER KAILASH-II
NEW DELHI- 110048
India
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India > Projects and energy Tier 3
Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors‘s energy and infrastructure practice advises on bidding, contract management, joint venture and project finance. Clients include domestic and international project sponsors, developers, contractors and other stakeholders operating in the solar, offshore exploration and power transmission industries. Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Mani Gupta head the practice.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Sembcorp Energy India Limited
Africa Energy S.A.,
Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited (SPGVL)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Hindustan Power Projects Private Limited
Om Metals (India) Limited
Diversified Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited
Technocrats Advisory Services Private Limited
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
SunSource Energy Private Limited
Coastal Projects Limited
Jal Power Corporation Limited
Siddhi Vinayak Power Generation and Distributors Private Limited
Power Exchange (India) Limited
Kranthi Edifice Private Limited
SolarWorld Energy Solutions Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries’ India on a bid for a new solar power project in a closely contested auction.
- Advising Africa Energy on drafting and negotiating the power purchase agreement, implementation agreement with the government of Senegal, fuel supply agreement, EPC contracts, O&M Agreement, and project finance documentation.
- Advised Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited on power transmission projects across India and Brazil.
Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors > Firm Profile
We are a law firm with a strong focus on corporate and commercial laws, advising our clients on their transactions, disputes and projects. We provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to our clients and are committed to supporting them in varying economic conditions, and changing the legal and regulatory landscape. Our clients recognise us for rendering legal services within the particular sectoral and economic background, and in ensuring that our solutions mesh well with their commercial intents and realities. This has enabled us to build long-standing client relationships. The firm and its partners have been recognized by several leading international publications and rankings for their expertise in various areas such as commercial transactions advisory, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, insolvency and restructuring, and energy and infrastructure practices.
Our values and aspirations are derived from the word “Sarthak”, which in the Sanskrit language means meaningful. We attempt to add meaning, purpose and passion to the practice of law. Our name reminds us of our role and responsibility in dealings with clients and society at large.
Besides private clients, the firm has been empanelled with several leading public sector undertakings, such as Bureau of Energy Efficiency, National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, National Skill Development Corporation, Shipping Corporation of India Limited.
The firm blends its transactional and disputes experience with an active role in public policy interventions including while working with public sector clients. We also assist our clients with understanding the changing regulatory frameworks, and constantly provide detailed analysis of newer and proposed legislations. We have had the privilege of being invited by several Standing Committees of Parliament to depose as experts on a range of Bills such as the Higher Education and Research Bill, 2011, the National Academic Depositories Bill, 2011, the Forward Contract Regulation (Amendment) Bill, the Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2013 and the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2011.
Our biggest strength lies in our counsels who have graduated from the finest law schools of the country. The Firm believes in a culture of well-being and empathy and is the first Indian law firm to sign up to the Mindful Business Charter as a commitment to improving our work-culture.
Our team shares its expertise and views on the latest developments in the law through various media. Our principal office is situated at New Delhi and we have pan-Indian associations with other law offices.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Nath Tripathi | abhishek.tripathi@sarthaklaw.com | +91-11-4171-5540 | |
| Mani Gupta | mani.gupta@sarthaklaw.com | +91-11-4171-5540 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ms Mani Gupta | Senior Partner | View Profile |
 | Mr Abhishek Nath Tripathi | Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors accelerates growth with a new office in Mumbai along with a partner induction
2nd September 2022 Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors has entered the financial capital of the country by opening its office in Mumbai with the joining of Apoorva Chandra as a Partner. An alumnus of NLUJ, Apoorva mainly focuses on General Corporate & Commercial advisory, Private Equity, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Due Diligences, Commercial Contracts and Real Estate. Apoorva regularly advises his clients on a plethora of complex legal issues, ranging from company laws and other allied laws, real estate laws and foreign exchange laws, amongst others.Legal Developments
REVAMP OF OVERSEAS INVESTMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
3rd October 2022 The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) in consultation with the Government of India (“GoI”), has recently revamped the regulatory framework governing the overseas direct investment (“ODI”) made by residents in India. The GoI has brought in Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 and the RBI has issued Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Directions, 2022, and Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 (collectively referred to as “New ODI Framework”) which will subsume the existing regulations namely, Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Any Foreign Security) Regulations, 2004 and the Foreign Exchange Management (Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property Outside India) Regulations, 2015 (collectively referred to as “Former ODI Norms”). The New ODI Framework will come into effect on August 22, 2022.Electricity regulator continues to reign supreme for now
28th September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Vedant Kumar, Sarthak Advocates & SolicitorsCaptive generation: APTEL breaks a few chains
28th September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Anura Gupta, Sarthak Advocates & SolicitorsNCLT proper forum for power purchase agreement insolvency
28th September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Vedant Kumar, Sarthak Advocates & SolicitorsIBC Brief – August, 2021
8th September 2021 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which replaces the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament. The bill further amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, by inter alia, introducing Prepacked Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The proposed amendment enables the government to notify the threshold of default not exceeding Rs 1 crore for initiation of PPIRP. Some authors argue that this scope should be widened.Farm protests put electricity bill in jeopardy
8th September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Vedant Kumar, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors.Reform agenda on the cards in new electricity policy
8th September 2021 Authored by Mani Gupta and Vedant Kumar, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors.The power of the budget to reform
8th September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Anura Gupta, Sarthak Advocates & SolicitorsKeeping the power on during insolvency
2nd September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Vedant KumarPolitics and economics spark discord in discom privatization
2nd September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Anura GuptaCoal fired power plants are still smoking
2nd September 2021 Authored by Abhishek Nath Tripathi and Anura GuptaProhibiting Chinese imports may not bring advantages
21st October 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Anura GuptaElectric vehicles charged up by policy intervention
21st October 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Anura GuptaElectricity Bill lights path but sparks controversy
21st October 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Narayan GuptaPublished at India Business Law JournalPowering up government efforts under lockdown
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Mani GuptaCOVID-19 may power down the energy sector
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Mani GuptaUnderstanding the reasons behind discom stress
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Anura GuptaThe solution for the rooftop solar revolution
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Mani GuptaAre electric vehicles sparking into life at last?
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Anura GuptaEnergy DRM adds more confusion than clarity
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Mani GuptaEnforcing PPA: Guarding against unilateral change
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Anura GuptaIdeas for government to reform ailing power sector
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Anura GuptaInsolvency code: Judicial trends
15th July 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi and Avantika ShuklaGig Economy, Growing Economy
14th July 2020 Authored by Narayan Gupta and Mr. Anand S. JhaCOVID-19: Impact on power generation companies!
11th June 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi & Anura GuptaRenewed Focus on MAC and MAE clauses in light of COVID-19
11th June 2020 Authored by Mani Gupta and Sajal MendirattaCovid-19 Series: Phase I of Relief Measures
11th June 2020A pandemic from China to India: Can Indian Financial System keep up?
10th June 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi & Narayan GuptaPadhega India, Badhega Ed-tech!
10th June 2020 Authored by Mani Gupta & Anubhav TiwariReal Estate’s Unending Hardship – How COVID-19 is worsening the Crisis?
14th May 2020 Authored by Mani Gupta & Santosh Pandey(Dis)Balancing the Scales: Impact of COVID-19 on Employment Issues
14th May 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi & Rajat KumarCourt Refuses to Restrain Encashment of Letter of Credit Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
14th May 2020 Authored by Mani Gupta and Shelja PradhanImpact of COVID-19 on MSME sector – Where to go from here?
14th May 2020 Authored by Vedant Kumar & Abhishek TripathiNeighbours, Keep Out!
14th May 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi & Narayan GuptaImpact of COVID-19 on the Roads Sector in India
14th May 2020 Authored by Mani Gupta & Vedant KumarFrustrating Times? Contracts in the Times of COVID
14th May 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi & Mani GuptaForce Majeure in Construction Contracts
14th May 2020 Authored by Abhishek Tripathi & Anubhav Tiwari- Projects and energy