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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‘CAM's Projects and Energy provides the most comprehensive coverage for clients' energy sector requirements. Their key capabilities include drafting and negotiation of project development contracts, offtake agreements, assessment of bankability of project contracts, regulatory advice and support, mergers & acquisitions and ability to represent before specialised courts and tribunals in energy sector disputes.'
'The team effectively collaborates with other practitioners within and outside the firm and provides seamless service to the client. CAM has commenced using AI tools to provide a differentiated offering to clients and is well ahead of its peers in terms of its ability to provide innovative solutions to client needs.’
‘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.'
'Ramanuj Kumar's 360 degree experience which spans work across project development and contracting, project finance, regulatory expertise and mergers and acquisitions make him standout amongst his peers and such experience is unmatched.'
‘The CAM team demonstrates strong expertise and professionalism, with a clear understanding of complex regulatory and transactional matters. Their collaborative approach, responsiveness, and ability to tailor advice to our specific needs make them a valuable partner.'
'We appreciate their transparency in billing, use of technology for efficient document handling, and compared to other firms, their strategic insights and client-first mindset truly stand out.'
Key clients
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited
- Financing of Greenko AP01 (Solar) by Power Finance Corporation
- Sustainable Energy Infra Trust
- Societe Generale
- Ashoka Buildcon Limited
- TP Solar Limited
- HDFC Bank Limited
- Axis Bank Limited
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Energy Department, Government of Maharashtra
Lawyers
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Practice head
Cyril Shroff; L Viswanathan; Santosh Janakiram
Other key lawyers
Ajay Sawhney; Subhalakshmi Naskar; Ramanuj Kumar; Sangita John; Surya Sreenivasan; Manasvini Raj