Key Practice Areas of the Firm
ARBITRATION
We have a dedicated team to work on and specialise in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and numerous important amendments which have been made from time to time. Our team is also equipped to work on cross border transactions. As a team we are focussed on conducting arbitrations in a timely manner and ensure effective implementation of the laws in India as also the institution wherein such arbitrations take place.
BANKING AND FINANCE
Our team is on the Panel for various Banks in India and has been instrumental in carrying out advisory work and conducting litigation for various domestic banks. We continue to deal with domestic loans, borrowings and various finance related transactions. As a firm, we specialise in advising on distressed debt situations and carry out negotiations on behalf of our clients.
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL
Over the years, our team has been drafting and advising on various kinds of commercial contracts ranging from joint ventures to licensing arrangements and from contracts relating to product development to contracts pertaining to manufacturing and supply. Our team gives advice on companies law, foreign exchange management laws, due diligence, business restructuring apart from drafting and negotiating on the aforementioned different categories of contracts.
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Our team is committed to provide practical and solution oriented advice on various employment related areas. We have been advising on employee benefits, employment guarantees, discrimination, health and safety issues, workplace ethics, anti-bribery laws, sexual harassment at workplace, disciplinary enquiries, whistle blower complaints and grievance redressal mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENT
Our team regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, National Green Tribunal, State Pollution Control Boards and various other bodies for clients on matters relating to pollution control, governmental permits and clearances, protection of wildlife and biodiversity, climate change, forests, water conservation etc. We have been advising our clients to abide by and receive clearances and permissions of various authorities from time to time.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Our team is competent and experienced to advise on patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, plant varieties, domain names, geographical indications, trade secrets and biodiversity matters. We have been consistently and regularly providing technical and commercial advice on arriving at solutions pertaining to these areas.
REAL ESTATE
With the growth in the arena of Real Estate, the more is the requirement for legal advice to abide by the legislative and other regulatory changes which have taken place. We have specialised skill set to provide advice on construction contracts, joint development projects and transactions on real estate. Our clients include various stakeholders in the area of Real Estate such as landowners, developers, construction companies, buyers, investors etc. We have the requisite know how on regulatory laws and provide solution oriented commercial advice.
WHITE COLLAR CRIMES
Our team has been advising on aspects of criminal investigations and proceedings. Our expertise lies in the connected areas of anti bribery laws, cross border transactions and conducting proceedings for clients during prosecution stages and also suggests preventive measures in respect of the same.