Vikas Keyal

Background

About Vikas Keyal

I am the founding partner of Confidant Legal with primary areas of focus being Projects & Energy particularly renewable energy, M&A and Private Equity (PE) with experience of over 17 years and have been recognized by Legal 500 for my Projects and Energy practice. With a deep-rooted passion for sustainable development, my expertise lies in advising on project development, including drafting and negotiation of pivotal contracts (such as EPC and BOP contracts, C&I Contracts, Captive Project agreements, PPA, O&M contracts, Supply Agreements and land and development contract) and guiding power companies through bidding process. I also advise power companies in contract management and strategizing, management and effective resolution of disputes/ claims arising during the project life cycle keeping in mind the business and continuity of project development. My advisory extends to crucial transactions involving setting up of platforms power projects development, acquisition/ divestiture or investment in power assets, bolstering clients' positions in a competitive market. In M&A and PE space, I specialize in advising domestic and international companies, investors, and investments bankers on all aspects of complex inbound and outbound acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business purchase, and private equity transactions. I have been especially active in sectors such as Renewable Energy, IT/ITES, manufacturing, and F&B.