Partner
Neeraj Prakash is a Partner in the firm, with over two decades of experience in successfully practicing corporate and commercial laws. Neeraj practices in the areas of energy and infrastructure projects, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, government tenders, regulatory matters, data protection, corporate and commercial transactions (including deal structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of transactions), Foreign Direct Investment and setting up of businesses in India, and general corporate legal and regulatory advisory.
A seasoned transactional lawyer specializing in energy, infrastructure, M&A, joint ventures, government tenders, and regulatory matters, with substantial experience in advising multinational companies on complex transactions from conceptualization to implementation.
He has represented companies ranging from start-ups to multinationals and leading Indian corporates, and has wide ranging experience in industries such as infrastructure (with a special focus on the railways and energy sectors), manufacturing, automobiles, logistics, health care, retail, consumer electronics, agribusiness, defence, and banking, and is regularly involved in cross-border matters.
Neeraj has substantial experience in advising clients on transactions from the conceptualization stage till execution and implementation, from negotiation and drafting of transaction documents and carrying out due-diligence, to monitoring of pre and post-closing obligations. With his in-depth knowledge and experience in commercial transaction laws, Neeraj has handled complex client situations effectively. He has assisted a wide variety of companies in obtaining the necessary regulatory and legal approvals required to consummate transactions, including approvals from the Reserve Bank of India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Competition Commission of India, and other regulatory bodies, and has also advised clients in making necessary regulatory filings to comply with Indian laws and regulations.