INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND FINANCE

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At Indian Law Company (ILC), we recognize that the fort of economic prosperity is built upon a robust infrastructure. India’s sustained efforts towards infrastructure expansion align with the goal of fostering economic growth. In this evolving landscape, where private actors, including foreign investors, play a significant role, ILC stands as a leading Infrastructure Law Firm in India.

Detailed Information: India’s shift from a restricted economy to an open market economy has led to a surge in infrastructure development. Each segment of the infrastructure sector, including energy, mining, oil/natural gas, and roads, among others, is governed by unique laws. Private involvement is facilitated through licenses or contractual arrangements, ensuring comprehensive legal services in this dynamic field.

Our Services

  1. As a leading Infrastructure Law Firm in India, ILC offers expertise in various infrastructure segments, including:

    1. Highways/Roads
    2. Sea Ports
    3. Airports
    4. Power
    5. Oil and Gas
    6. Mining
    7. Energy Trading

Key Highlights

  • Structuring funds for financing projects.
  • Comprehensive due diligence.
  • Drafting crucial contracts and agreements.
  • Tender documentation.
  • Advisory on partnerships.
  • Assistance in obtaining clearances, licenses, and permissions.
  • Dispute resolution across various courts and tribunals.
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FAQS

In the infrastructure domain, each segment such as energy, mining, oil/natural gas, and roads operates under distinct rules. Noteworthy regulations include the Electricity Act, 2003, Energy Conservation Act, 2001, Petroleum Act, 1934, The Mines Act, 1952, Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone, and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, Oil Mines Regulations, 2017, The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 1959, Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974, Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, and Airports Authority of India (Management of Airports) Regulations, 2003.

Several documents are integral to a project-finance transaction. Broadly categorized agreements/documents include Project Documents, Operational Agreements, Property Agreements, O&M Contracts, Supply Contracts, Off-take Agreements, Financing Documents, Investment Agreements, and Security Documents.

A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a long-term agreement between a private party and a government organization for the provision of a public good or service. In a PPP, the private party assumes major risks and management responsibilities. This collaboration leverages the strengths of both the public and private sectors, where the private sector may be responsible for project financing, design, construction, operation, management, and maintenance.

Power trading involves the buying and selling of power within the energy sector. It encompasses various types of trading depending on market structures, ranging from short-term trading to long-term power purchase agreements. The products involved in power trading include crude oil, electricity, natural gas, and wind power.

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