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Project, Energy &
Infrastructure

At Sidebar, we support clients navigating the evolving energy and infrastructure landscape — from greenfield projects to energy transition initiatives. Our team works at the intersection of law, climate policy, and commercial imperatives to offer end-to-end legal support across conventional and renewable energy, utilities, and resource-based projects. We bring deep industry insight and hands-on experience to energy generation, storage, and transmission initiatives, with a particular focus on sustainable outcomes that align with India’s national goals and global ESG commitments.

Sidebar Specialists

Purusharth Singh
Co-Founder

Humera Niyazi
Co-Founder & CEO

Core Services:

  • Project Structuring & Transactions: Advisory across the project lifecycle, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and transaction documentation for energy and infrastructure assets.
  • Regulatory Navigation: Strategic advice on FDI, regulatory approvals, environmental clearances, and sector-specific compliance for energy and resources.
  • Contract Lifecycle Management: Drafting and negotiation of key contracts such as EPC, O&M, offtake, fuel supply, and wheeling agreements.
  • Disputes & Asset Resolution: Handling land acquisition issues, distressed projects, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution involving regulators and contractors.
  • Green Energy & ESG Integration: Advisory on ESG disclosures, carbon trading mechanisms, and alignment with sustainability frameworks.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cross-Sectoral Project Expertise: Experience across solar, wind hydro, hybrid, biomass, WtE, hydrogen, and thermal energy projects.
  • Climate-Conscious Legal Strategy: Focused on enabling clean energy development and decarbonization strategies for global clients.
  • Industry-Informed Legal Counsel: Regularly engaged by developers, OEMs, EPC contractors, and utilities for strategic contract and regulatory counsel.
  • Regulatory Engagement: Liaising with key authorities to address emerging risks and regulatory developments.

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