Projects & Infrastructure
RSC Legal has a well-established Projects and Infrastructure practice that offers comprehensive legal support across a broad spectrum of sectors, including energy, airports, oil and gas, special economic zones, ports, construction, real estate, transportation, water management, and other key areas of infrastructure and manufacturing. The firm provides end-to-end assistance on matters such as project structuring, investment strategies, financing arrangements, security creation, environmental compliance, EPC contracts, insurance, and land acquisition and usage rights. RSC Legal also advises lenders, investors, and project companies on the financial aspects of infrastructure projects and represents clients in disputes arising from their execution and implementation.
The firm’s dedicated team—comprising 15 partners and more than 25 professionals—has extensive experience handling complex legal and regulatory issues across various infrastructure segments, including roads and highways, ports, railways, rapid transit systems, smart cities, and real estate.
RSC Legal’s lawyers work alongside sector specialists to mitigate legal and operational risks at every stage of a project’s lifecycle. Their expertise covers project structuring, debt and security arrangements, environmental and statutory compliance, EPC and related contracts, land rights and acquisition, regulatory approvals, and coordination with governmental and statutory bodies.
Sectoral Expertise
Power & Energy
RSC Legal has played a pioneering role in advising on projects in the power, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors since these areas were opened to private investment in India. The firm advises domestic and international clients on the establishment and management of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Its team has also contributed to restructuring state electricity boards and guiding privatization initiatives within the Indian power sector.
With a specialized group of lawyers focusing on conventional, nuclear, and non-conventional energy projects, RSC Legal provides comprehensive legal services throughout the development, financing, and operational phases of these ventures.
Mining
The firm advises clients on the regulatory and contractual aspects of mining operations, including exploration rights, concession agreements, land issues, and compliance with environmental and safety norms. RSC Legal has also participated in consultations on amendments to domestic mining laws and represented leading multinational mining companies before various judicial and regulatory bodies in India.
Infrastructure
RSC Legal represents a wide range of stakeholders, including financial institutions, investment funds, development banks, project developers, government bodies, contractors, and project companies. The firm provides holistic legal support covering project structuring, financial and security documentation, regulatory compliance, contracts, taxation, insurance, land rights, licensing, and coordination with authorities. Its team ensures that clients receive well-rounded advice that addresses both legal complexities and commercial realities in large-scale infrastructure ventures.