Advising across the energy value chain, Spice Route Legal is active in renewable and alternative energy projects, with notable expertise in renewables, the energy transition, and digital infrastructure. The team guides clients through project development, financings, joint ventures, and regulatory pathways, combining sector-specific insight with experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Team head Praveen Raju is praised for ‘his ability to cut through complexity and give clear, actionable guidance’, advising on both conventional energy assets and emerging technologies. Janhavi Joshi is widely lauded for her regulatory knowledge and assists across the full range of practice matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What really makes the lawyers at Spice Route Legal stand out is how embedded they are in our business – not just as legal advisors, but as strategic partners.'
- ‘Spice Route attorneys are willing to partner with in-house legal teams to perform routine work for a fixed price, present on the newest developments in Indian law, attend extra meetings to ensure a client truly understands a matter/topic, work their extensive networks to find necessary consultants, and track matters from beginning to end.'
Key clients
- Aerem solutions
- Emmvee Photovoltaic Power
Work highlights
Advised Ohmium on negotiations with the Tamil Nadu government to invest approximately USD47.5m to establish a PEM electrolyser manufacturing unit in the state.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Praveen Raju
Other key lawyers
Janhavi Joshi