Kartikeya specializes in projects, regulatory and policy related work in the infrastructure sector. He has advised domestic and international clients (including developers, investors, banks, multilateral agencies, governments, and government authorities) on diverse matters spanning contractual, transactional and regulatory issues. His areas of focus include energy (electricity and renewable energy), transportation (roads, railways, and ports), mines and minerals, construction and engineering, and urban infrastructure (metro railways, sanitation, and water).
His work has involved drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various contractual arrangements, including concession agreements, tender documents, power purchase agreements, transmission service agreements, EPC arrangements, and O&M arrangements. His experience covers public private partnerships (on both the buy-side and sell-side) in multiple infrastructure sectors. He has also been involved in assisting government authorities in drafting and reviewing primary and subordinate legislation.
He is a frequent contributor of articles on the infrastructure sector in notable publications. He has also been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by the IFLR1000 2020 rankings.
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