What is the role of a corporate lawyer in business?
We provides legal advisory and compliance support to businesses at every stage. Role includes advising on company incorporation, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, handling mergers and acquisitions, managing shareholder relations, and resolving corporate disputes. We ensure that business operations are legally sound and aligned with laws such as the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and other applicable commercial and labour laws.
Why is it important to hire a corporate lawyer for a business?
Hiring a corporate lawyer is important to protect a business from legal risks, financial penalties, and regulatory non-compliance. A corporate lawyer helps businesses make informed legal decisions, structures transactions correctly, and prevents future disputes by drafting clear and enforceable contracts. Their guidance is crucial in maintaining corporate governance standards and safeguarding the interests of the company and its stakeholders.
What is corporate compliance and how does a lawyer help?
Corporate compliance refers to adherence to statutory obligations such as filings, disclosures, maintenance of records, and governance requirements. We ensures timely compliance with laws under the Companies Act, labour laws, PoSH, and regulatory frameworks, thereby helping companies avoid penalties, director disqualification, and legal action.
Can a corporate lawyer draft and review business contracts?
Yes, we drafts, reviews, and negotiates business contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, shareholder agreements, and franchise agreements. Our role is to protect the company’s legal and commercial interests by ensuring that contractual terms are clear, enforceable, and balanced
What is legal due diligence and why is it required?
Legal due diligence is a detailed examination of a company’s legal records, contracts, compliance status, and liabilities. It is required during mergers, acquisitions, investments, and funding transactions to identify potential risks and ensure informed decision-making. We as a corporate lawyer conducts due diligence to safeguard clients from future legal complications.
How does a corporate lawyer assist in mergers and acquisitions?
We manages the legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including structuring the transaction, conducting due diligence, drafting transaction documents, obtaining regulatory approvals, and completing closing formalities. Our involvement ensures that the transaction is legally compliant and commercially secure.
How can a corporate lawyer support startups and growing businesses?
We provide startups with legal support related to incorporation, fundraising, investor agreements, ESOPs, compliance, and regulatory advisory. They help startups structure their business efficiently, protect intellectual and financial interests, and comply with legal requirements as the business scales.
Can corporate lawyers handle shareholder and director disputes??
Yes, we assist in resolving disputes between shareholders, directors, and management through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. They focus on protecting the company’s interests while ensuring compliance with corporate governance norms and contractual obligations.
Do corporate lawyers represent companies before courts and tribunals?
Yes, we represent companies before District Courts, High Courts, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Arbitral Tribunals, Industrial Tribunal and Regulatory Authorities in corporate and commercial disputes.
What is your fee structure and what deliverables are included?
The fees depend on the nature and complexity of the work, and scope of services. Fees may be charged on an hourly basis, transaction basis, monthly retainer, or fixed-fee structure depending on client requirements.
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