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A Complex, Evolving Landscape

The sector faces increased complexity from regulatory scrutiny, ESG mandates, labour reforms and advanced technologies for smart infrastructure. With governments prioritising infrastructure-led recovery in areas like roads, railways, ports and renewable energy, new risks are emerging in contract management, environmental clearances, land acquisition and PPP contracts. Businesses face pressure to balance efficiency with compliance, managing vendor contracts, evolving safety codes, zoning laws and sustainability benchmarks, all of which require sophisticated legal navigation.

Our E&C Sector Expertise

Our multi-practice team provides end-to-end legal solutions for complex, capital-intensive infrastructure projects. We bring deep technical understanding and commercial acumen to every engagement, spanning sectors like energy, urban infrastructure and industrial development. Our core capabilities in this sector include: We advise a wide range of stakeholders, including:

  • Structuring complex projects

  • Resolving construction-related disputes

  • Ensuring regulatory & environmental compliance

  • Managing public procurement & contract risks

  • Assisting with bid submissions & joint ventures

  • Handling FIDIC-based & EPC contracts

  • EPC contractors

  • Infrastructure developers

  • Government bodies

  • Multilateral lenders

  • Domestic and foreign investors

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    How we support the E&C industry

    Project Structuring & Contracts

    We assist with drafting, negotiation and risk allocation under EPC, design-build and turnkey models. Our expertise also covers both FIDIC and bespoke contracts for major infrastructure projects.

    Public Procurement & PPPs

    We offer advice on bid strategy, negotiating concession agreements, handling government tenders and ensuring compliance with all model concession frameworks.

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    Our M&A services include legal due diligence, structuring of asset or share transactions and negotiation of definitive agreements. We also manage regulatory approvals and post-deal integration, particularly for project SPVs and EPC sector platforms.

    Regulatory & Environmental Advisory

    We ensure compliance with land use, zoning, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and pollution control norms. We also guide clients on sustainability benchmarks and other central and state regulations.

    Tax Planning and Advisory

    Our team covers GST, income tax, and cross-border tax structuring, specifically relevant to the financial complexities of large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Dispute Resolution & Claims

    We manage dispute resolution, including arbitration, litigation, mediation, and negotiation support. We handle construction contract claims, delay claims, force majeure issues, and termination-related conflicts for our clients.

    Labour & Employment Compliance

    We advise on workforce structuring, managing contract labour, ensuring adherence to occupational safety regulations and migrant workforce policies.

    JVs & Investment Structuring

    Our team offers support for SPV formation, drafting shareholder arrangements, navigating FDI policies and establishing effective risk-sharing mechanisms for all parties.

    Construction Risk Management

    We provide advice on insurance, performance guarantees, indemnity clauses and ensuring full compliance with all applicable health and safety obligations on project sites.

    Technology & Digital Compliance

    We assist with legal aspects of smart construction, digital contracting and data security issues that arise during complex project execution and management.

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