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Monika Roy

Monika Roy

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned legal professional with 11+ years of expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. Successfully advised private and government entities on large-scale PPP, EPC, and O&M projects. Proficient in project development, policy drafting, and providing high-level legal guidance to drive project success and innovation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Associate

DSK Legal
Bangalore
12.2019 - Current
  • Drafted, reviewed, and structured key agreements, including PPAs, Subscription and Shareholders' Agreements, RFPs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and land acquisition documents (MOUs, Lease/Sale Deeds, Easements). Developed standardized templates and prepared term sheets for solar, wind, and hybrid wind-solar projects.
  • Provided in-depth legal counsel on renewable energy regulations, including the Electricity Act, 2003, GNA, and CERC regulations, as well as state-specific policies. Advised on project connectivity, CTUIL, open access, and transmission system agreements (ISTS, iSTS).
  • Structured channel partner, open access service agreements, and service agreements, offering comprehensive legal guidance across project lifecycles. Supported project development through documentation for purchase orders, service orders, and operational agreements.
  • Advised and assisted government bodies and private clients on PPP, EPC, and O&M projects, covering bid management, contract drafting (RFQ, RFP, concession agreements), and regulatory approvals for infrastructure projects (airports, ports, metro, railways, roads).
  • Provided legal advisory for disinvestment, strategic investments, and InvIT structuring, offering ongoing legal support to investment managers.
  • Supported infrastructure policy development, including green hydrogen.
  • Assisting in project-related M&A transactions.

Transaction Advisor (Legal)

AHK & Co. in association with CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Advised and assisted Mumbai Port Trust in end-to-end bid advisory for various infrastructure projects, including assisting in Standing Finance Committee meetings such as Operation and Maintenance of Domestic Cruise Terminal, International Cruise Terminal, and other projects on the Eastern Seafront.

Legal Practitioner

Calcutta High Court
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Drafted and filed complaints, written statements, affidavits in opposition, written objections, petitions, evidence in chief, compromise petitions, notes of argument, writ petitions, for suits and applications before various legal forums, apart from the High Court.

Legal Consultant

DMD Legal Consultants
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Experience in commercial real estate transactions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Public Policy And Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Kolkata
09-2023

B.A.LL.B. -

Department of Law, Calcutta University
05.2013

Skills

  • Advisory Services for Energy Projects
  • Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Advisory
  • Green Hydrogen
  • Public Policy
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Strong Detail Orientation
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Organized Task Coordination
  • Poised under Pressure

Accomplishments

IFLR 1000 Ranking || Rising Star || Project Development

Timeline

Principal Associate

DSK Legal
12.2019 - Current

Transaction Advisor (Legal)

AHK & Co. in association with CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory
05.2018 - 11.2019

Legal Practitioner

Calcutta High Court
05.2015 - 04.2018

Legal Consultant

DMD Legal Consultants
03.2014 - 04.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Public Policy And Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

B.A.LL.B. -

Department of Law, Calcutta University

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