Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is praised for providing ‘the most comprehensive coverage for clients’ energy sector requirements’. The firm remains a trusted advisor to leading lenders, sponsors, developers, and multilaterals on project finance, PPPs, and acquisitions, and its expertise spans sub-sectors such as renewables, mining, roads, ports, airports, and healthcare. Cyril Shroff and L Viswanathan co-lead the practice alongside Santosh Janakiram, who is recognised for the strength of his finance offering, acting for a wide range of lenders and borrowers. Ajay Sawhney has a financing background and is a key contact for project development mandates, while Subhalakshmi Naskar has recently been active in sustainability-linked loans and revolving credit facilities. Other notable practitioners include Ramanuj Kumar, Sangita John, Surya Sreenivasan, and Manasvini Raj.
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- ‘Within CAM's Projects practice, while there are many good lawyers, we have done extensive work with Ramanuj Kumar, who is a partner and heads the firm's Energy and Energy Transition practice. Ramanuj is hugely experienced with deep knowledge of energy sector in India and is readily available to respond to client's needs.'
- 'The team is focused and understands how to blend and follow national, regional and local laws together. Their strength lies in immense hard work and clear interpretation of laws.'
Key clients
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Cyril Shroff; L Viswanathan; Santosh Janakiram
Other key lawyers
Ajay Sawhney; Subhalakshmi Naskar; Ramanuj Kumar; Sangita John; Surya Sreenivasan; Manasvini Raj