Areas Of Practice

  • Formation of different type of business entities in India, USA, U.K and South East countries like Private / Public Limited Liability Companies, Not-For -Profit Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Liaison Office, Branch Office, Project Office etc.
  • Due diligence of the entity from legal, tax and compliance perspective; identification of key legal issues and risks involved, and evolving strategies for favorable outcome and remedial action plan;
  • Advice /structuring of domestic and cross-border investments from corporate commercial law, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Direct and Indirect Tax perspective.
  • Advice/drafting and negotiations of suitable transaction documents for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, private arrangement etc.
  • General corporate legal advisory on all the applicable laws on an Indian entity to help clients understand the Indian legal framework, requirement and practices.

  • Advisory on the applicability and structuring in line with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy
  • Advisory, assistance and processing of approvals from Reserve Bank of India / DIPP / DPIIT / Concerned Ministry :
    • for Foreign Investment in India;
    • for External Commercial Borrowings (ECB);
    • for Compounding of offences under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA);
  • FEMA compliance management and advisory, coordination with AD Bankers and RBI office to resolve the matters with quick ease.

  • Assistance/advisory on procuring, renewal and compliance with various labour licenses / registrations / permits required under the Indian labour laws.
  • Drafting, vetting of employment contracts, HR policies, whistle blower agreements and sexual harassment policies, advising on structuring compensation benefits and recruitment procedures.
  • Advisory, documentation and assistance in hiring and firing of employees.
  • Advising international workers on the Indian visa norms and social security benefits.
  • Imparting training on the workplace to the employees and the employers and encouraging cordial environment in the workplace.

  • Financial analysis and devising strategies to maintain sanctity in the business by continuous monitoring of the transactions taking place.
  • Maintenance of Accounts, preparation of financial reports with checks and balances.
  • Drafting and vetting of contracts from a tax perspective keeping in mind the spectrum of direct tax, indirect tax and foreign trade policy issues.
  • International taxation advisory services;
  • Direct and Indirect Tax related statutory compliances advisory and assistance.

  • Providing Indian and International Arbitration, mediation and conciliation between parties at dispute to reach to favorable settlement and enforcement of decrees and awards in and outside India.
  • Drafting and filing of writ petitions, legal notices, reply to show cause / legal notice(s), making submission(s) before various judicial forums and appellate authority;
  • Representing clients across all judicial forums including the Supreme Court, High Court and tribunals.