Routinely advising major sponsors, investors, and government entities, the team at AZB & Partners is highly adept at handling complex transactions and large-scale projects across the energy and infrastructure sectors. The practice spans renewables, oil and gas, mining, and transport, with expertise covering project development, financings, acquisitions, PPPs, and regulatory mandates across India and international markets. Team head Bahram Vakil has recently advised on M&A, restructurings, and insolvency matters, co-head Anuja Tiwari is recognised as a specialist in PPPs, and co-head Qais Jamal is noted for his activity on brownfield transactions. Co-head Mallika Anand is valued for her expertise in operational and project-specific issues, and co-head Aditya Periwal focuses on advising industry players and financial sponsors on energy and infrastructure acquisitions. Also recommended are Atreya Bhattacharya and Pranjal Bhattacharya.
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Testimonials
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- 'AZB & Partners is our go-to firm for India. They are excellent technically and have a practical understanding of our business which enables them to propose workable solutions.'
- 'We appreciate Qais Jamal for his technical skills, responsiveness, and ability to quickly assess a legal request within the context of our business.'
- 'The depth of the AZB team means that all needs that arise on a given matter are covered. Their different practice teams collaborate fluidly together to provide efficient and invaluable advice.'
- 'The entire team is excellent. They are pleasant to work with and always manage to accommodate urgent requests. They are highly appreciated by both our in-house legal team and our business team for the quality of their advice.'
Key clients
- ONGC Videsh Limited
- BluPine Energy Private Limited
- Oyster Renewable Energy Private Limited
- Alfanar India
- Ravindra Energy Limited
- Emami Paper Mills Limited
- Ravindra Energy Limited
- Wipro Limited
- TotalEnergies
- BlackRock Financial Management Inc.
Lawyers
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Anuja Tiwari
Practice head
Bahram Vakil; Anuja Tiwari; Qais Jamal; Mallika Anand; Aditya Periwal
Other key lawyers
Atreya Bhattacharya; Pranjal Bhattacharya
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