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 sets Spice Route Legal apart in the projects and energy space is that, unlike many firms that silo their work into narrowly defined practice areas, Spice Route provides a 360-degree legal service in this space. From corporate and commercial advice to regulatory, transactional, and dispute support, they offer a seamlessly integrated approach that has been incredibly valuable to us.'
- 'Working with them doesn’t feel like working with an external legal team, it feels like an extension of our own team. Their lawyers are not just technically sound; they bring a rare cross-functional understanding of regulatory nuance, business risk, and investor expectations – and they do it all in the same conversation.'
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