The Firm’s Litigation practice is focused on all kinds of disputes pertaining to Commercial Contracts for all types of Projects. We have expertise that enables us to address our client’s contractual disputes, advising at each stage and formulating a winning strategy to protect client’s  business interests. Our practice areas cover all disputes relating to Infrastructure Projects, Highway, Building, Power, Steel, Petrochemical, Fertilizer  and the whole gamut of Contracts based on Indian Law as well as International Law.

We assist our clients at all stages - from conducting a thorough forensic analysis, defining issues and developing strategy, providing a thorough targeted documentation, conducting rigorous damage analysis, evaluation and expert opinions to provide advice on the best in and out of the courtroom resolution. Our expert advice makes a discernible difference in the client’s position. Our practice area covers advising on appropriate method of dispute resolution to be adopted and depending upon the choice of our clients, we offer our close support on the final choice of our clients, be it Mediation, Conciliation, Arbitration or Litigation.

Deciding the optimal business "vehicle/structure" is important for navigating the road to success. Seeking expert legal advice at the outset will invariably save substantial time & money and reduce business worries in the future. We have extensive experience in advising clients about the intricate legal and business implications of adopting various business structures including Limited Liability Companies,  General Partnerships  and Limited Partnerships (LLP) etc. We support clients in structuring their business to effectively serve their present needs and future aspirations for growth. Every transaction demands the right structure and in depth risk analysis. Issues such as regulatory, tax, corporate governance, competition, employment, intellectual property must be understood for any forward execution of business plans.

The firm advises on Property Registration, Title Search, Due Diligence Reports, Drafting, Assistance in Negotiations and Advice on Commercial Agreements. The firm also advises on Adjudication & Chargeability of Stamp Duty on various instruments and Certificate of Consolidated Stamp Duty in accordance with the provisions of Stamp Duty Act & Rules. Preparation and assistance in execution of Power of Attorneys, Corporate Guarantees, Loan Agreements, Land Acquisition Agreements, Contract Management and other matters pertaining to property laws, Registration of Trust Deeds and other Property Documents.

The Firm advises on various key issues like:-

1. Incorporation of Companies in India & overseas, Non-Profit Companies, LLPs and matters related therewith like setting up of operations in India and regulatory compliances;
2. Filing of petitions & representation before the NCLT/Tribunals;
3. Representations before Statutory Bodies, Central Government, Registrar of Companies, Regional Director, Official Liquidator, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & National Company Law Tribunal, (NCLT) National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and other forums. Approvals & Representation before Regional Director, and ROCs;
4. Corporate Governance matters of Companies Act

The firm advises clients across the whole gamut of Direct and Indirect taxation issues including Income Tax, Service Tax, Local Taxes, optimal structuring of Contracts, Works Agreements and agreements entered with other contractors and service providers. We also advise to companies on tax aspects of doing business in India.

The firm advises on all aspects of Domestic or cross-border Employee Stock Option Plans (“ESOPs”). Our Legal Team advised on  variety of issues relating to Indian employment laws in accordance with applicable Indian Laws. Our advice includes structuring remuneration policies, senior management contracts, non-compete agreements and employee stock options, as well as conducting investigations and managing whistle-blower and sexual harassment complaints.

The firm advises on day-to-day legal issues concerning commercial & business affairs, legal structuring of commercial arrangement, commercial contracts and documentation, Legal & Regulatory matters concerning Foreign Investments in India, Corporate Structuring, MOUs  and other documentation.

The firm advises on issues & compounding matters pertaining to FEMA  & RBI Regulations and had hand on experience in dealing with various matters in the respective fields.

We advise on legal issues concerning Inbound and Outbound Investments, Strategic Alliances, Transaction Support both in International and Domestic domain. We advise on policies, laws and regulations in relation to Structuring of Investment Vehicles, Subsidiaries & Joint Ventures, Technology Transfers & Services Arrangements, Governmental & Regulatory Compliances and Approvals. We also advise  companies on entry strategies into India which include setting up wholly owned subsidiaries, foreign collaborations, opening branch / liaison offices in India. The legal team has detailed industry knowledge with core legal skills. We also advise our clients on the requisite approvals required from the Regulatory Agencies  and the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") in the event of foreign investment in an Indian company, whether in the form of JVs or wholly owned subsidiaries. The team assists in due diligence, preparation of legal documentation, negotiations, closing and post-closing of the deal.

Since the inception of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code in December 2016, we have immense experience in revival and restructuring of companies. Sanjay Lalit,  is an  Insolvency Resolution Professional registered with IBBI and aims to provide comprehensive services to all the stakeholders viz. Corporate Debtors, Financial Creditors, Operational Creditors and Resolution Professionals and Resolution Applicants under insolvency resolution processes. We advise the stakeholders in planning, advising & assisting in Resolution Process Management, Due Diligence of Corporate Debtor; Handling and managing Litigations relating to Insolvency resolution process;  Advising, filing claims and representing on behalf of  Operational and Financial Creditors etc.

The firm advices, assist, and appear on behalf our clients with respect to Medical Law including Medico-legal Cases, Medical Negligence & Malpractice Liability and other Criminal Matters. The Firm advices Doctors, Hospitals, and Paramedical staff in defending cases filed against them pertaining to Medical Negligence & Medical Malpractice Claims.

We provide legal services to Private Equity, Venture Capital and Alternative Investment Funds across the full range of their operations and activities.
The areas in which we provide legal advice include

1. Fund formation;
2. Onshore & Offshore structuring;
3. Drafting of Indenture of Trust, Investment Advisory, Information Memorandum & other offer documents;
4. Tax & Securities Registration issues in India;
5. Registration with regulatory authorities in India;
6. Due Diligence of prospective investee companies;
7. Negotiation assistance from term sheet stage onward till initial & final closing;
8. Documentation & overall transactional support, including working closely with Regulators like RBI, FIPB and SEBI.

We   have extensive experience in representing private equity funds, sponsors, portfolio companies, management teams, co-investors and other participants in all aspects of private equity transactions. We represent our clients in executing acquisitions, financings and exit transactions, and providing corporate, securities and financing advice to portfolio companies.

The firm advises Banks & Financial Institutions and Corporations on a wide spectrum of banking issues. The team has hand on experience on financial restructuring, corporate debt restructuring (CDR), loan securitisation transactions, syndicated loans, structured finance, asset and project finance. We advise on Structured Products, Project Finance, External Commercial Borrowings etc. Our scope of work covers the entire gamut including structuring transactions, drafting transactional documents, negotiations etc.

The Firm has a SEBI, Securities Laws & Capital Markets practice covering the entire gamut of Capital Markets activities for listed entities (i) Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s), Drafting of Prospectus / Letter of Offer / other related document and its Listing; (ii) Rights issues; (iii) Private placements in both bond & equity markets; (iv) Advisory services to listed companies & market intermediaries in the areas of regulatory compliances, supporting with registrations for operating in the Indian market with the SEBI for various types of intermediaries ranging across Mutual funds, Alternate Investment & Venture Capital funds, Asset Management Companies, Stock Brokers; (v) defending regulatory action in various forums including SEBI, Securities Appellate Tribunal etc. and (vi) Acquisition involving the Takeover code.