Infrastructure and Projects

When Walls Became Economic Corridors

The Great Wall of China is not a single structure, but a series of fortifications built and extended over time to protect China’s northern borders from attack. Following invasions in the 14th century, the Ming Dynasty constructed walls to deter nomadic tribes. Beyond defence, the Great Wall facilitated transportation, enabled duties on Silk Route goods, and regulated trade and immigration. Although Manchu invasions around 1600 ended the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall endures as a legacy—the largest construction project in history, spanning over 1,700 years. Even today, infrastructure projects form the foundational backbone of any economy.

Advising & Legal Support for Projects

Just as the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall combined defence with economic functions, modern infrastructure supports growth and sustainability. The Government of India has created avenues for developing ports, roadways, highways, and social infrastructure, including healthcare projects. Furthermore, with a focus on mitigating global warming, there is heightened emphasis on renewable energy projects alongside non-renewable energy (includes nuclear. Additionally, advancements in waste and water management address critical needs, encompassing rural and urban irrigation or management initiatives such as interlinking rivers, constructing dams, canals, laying pipelines, wastewater treatment, and rainwater harvesting. Aligning participant interests is crucial for project success.

Our infrastructure and projects team provide full-spectrum services, assisting developers from the initial bidding stage through to financial closure. Financial closure, industry preparations, review and negotiation of commercial outrates, contractual arrangement and finance documents

Why engage our Lawyers

Sector-Focused Expertise
Rich experience across ports, roads, highways, social infrastructure, renewable energy, and water and waste-management projects, with a strong grasp of PPP frameworks, concession models, and sector- specific regulations.

Lifecycle Project Support
Support from bid and tender stages through to concession negotiations, financing, construction, operation, and exit, including drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M, concession, and financing documentation.

Regulatory and Approvals Guidance
Targeted advice on regulatory approvals, land acquisition issues, environmental and sectoral clearances, and compliance with central and state-level frameworks critical to project viability.

Global and Domestic Project Perspective
Ability to draw on international experience and collaborations with firms in key global markets, combining best practices with local regulatory understanding to support both Indian and foreign participants.