Fearless. Passionate. Experienced.
Full spectrum of services including dispute avoidance, strategic advice,
pre-litigation/litigation services and enforcement, across a wide range of legal domains.
Dispute Resolution
Litigation is all about “strategy”. It is about cutting edge planning, translating into practical solutions that synchronize with the objectives of the client at every stage of litigation and dispute resolution and we are uniquely positioned to provide counsel on these issues and represent our clients in cross-border and domestic litigation. Litigation is the crucible on which all transactions are finally put to test and we at LegalPreneur recognize this, delivering a comprehensive range of services that are anchored on the proven expertise of our robust and highly reputed corporate commercial Dispute Resolution practice.
With insights into the legal and regulatory environment, culture, and way of doing business wherever our clients operate, we deliver outcomes that alleviate disruption for our clients. Our full spectrum of services include dispute avoidance, strategic advice, pre-litigation/litigation service and enforcement.
White-Collar Crime & Investigation
LegalPreneur regularly advises clients on various aspects of economic offences and criminal mandates before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Courts across India, Trial Courts and Tribunals as well as on compliance and internal investigations. We are actively involved in complex investigation proceedings with authorities and regulatory bodies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Registrar of Companies and have also acted on investigations monitored by the Hon’ble Supreme Court and the subsequent trial process.
We have advised several corporations in various sectors including aerospace, defense, alcohol, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and IT in preventive measures such as drafting and implementation of anti-corruption compliance policies and trainings as well as responding to situations, including advising on external investigations by agencies and conducting defense in trial proceedings.
We have also acted as independent external counsel for our foreign clients in relation to allegations against Indian subsidiaries which includes charges such as commercial bribery, public corruption policy violations, misconduct, workplace harassment and contravention of penal statutes.
We understand the complexity, sensitivity, confidentiality and legal nuances involved in defending white-collar crime cases. We offer a range of services including evaluating evidence, engaging with agencies and working to build a strong defense on the client’s behalf.
Intellectual Property
Our team of accomplished lawyers specializes in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and design prosecution. We also provide reliable legal advisory for business transactions such as structuring, which involves licensing, assignments, franchising, joint ventures, M&A, and IP audits.
Our legal services include advising on intellectual property protection strategies, conducting intellectual property due diligence, drafting and negotiating licensing and technology transfer agreements. Our team has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in disputes and litigation involving intellectual property rights such as enforcement and anti-piracy concerns
We understand that intellectual property is a valuable asset for businesses. We work closely with our clients to understand their business objectives and provide strategic advice on how to protect and leverage their intellectual property assets in India and other jurisdictions.
Whether you are a startup or a multinational corporation, we have the legal and technical expertise and experience to help you protect and maximize the value of your intellectual property assets.
In addition, our team has been actively involved in advocacy efforts for suggesting amendments to laws such as the Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 and the like which covers contemporary issues such as internet service provider liability, hacking, and data protection, amongst other aspects.
Employment
At LegalPreneur, we understand how employee matters can expose businesses to significant risks. Our Employment practice leads from the front, working with industry and government bodies on the ever-evolving legal framework.
With the labour law landscape in India undergoing rapid changes, our team is sought out by clients and authorities for their in-depth knowledge and experience, industry expertise and ability to provide nuanced advice to our clients. Our counsels also appear before various labour forums, courts and regulators.
From individual employee disputes, workplace or policy issues, to investigations and employee retention, retrenchment & restructuring, we help clients across sectors to identify, plan and implement effective risk minimisation strategies. Through this practice, we offer effective and efficient solutions for all employment-related legal matters, working seamlessly with our other practice areas, including litigation, tax, information technology, data protection and intellectual property to deliver holistic advice to our clients.
Arbitration
Through our Arbitration practice, we engage in mediation and arbitration on behalf of our clients, both in India and abroad. We negotiate settlement agreements when appropriate and represent our clients in defense of these claims before Courts, administrative agencies, and in arbitration proceedings within India.
With extensive experience in international commercial and investor-state arbitration and disputes across all key sectors globally, we are regularly the first choice to represent our clients in investment arbitration, joint venture and M&A disputes, commercial arbitration as well as enforcing or challenging awards and foreign judgments in the sectors of energy, banking and finance, construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology and telecommunications, to name a few.
Banking and Finance
We believe that modern business and commerce require banking solutions, especially on the legal side, which enable the achievement of nuanced commercial objectives rather than the delivery of advice that satisfies narrow theoretical boundaries. The wide-ranging experience of the partners enables us to customize solutions that marry strategies and tactics from one funding structure seamlessly into another.
In addition to our experience, our banking and finance team has had experience working in-house at banks and corporates in India, working at debt funds and private lenders, and has been litigators. They also regularly participate in industry bodies and committees to assist in developing the law and best practices.
Insolvency & Restructuring
We have vast experience in acting and appearing for and on behalf of the entire range of stakeholders in insolvency proceedings, including banks and NBFCs, bond holders, trustees, resolution applicants, operational creditors, and resolution professionals in some of the most high-profile corporate insolvency resolutions in India. In a short span of time, the Insolvency & Restructuring practice at LegalPreneur has earned the reputation of being one of the finest in the country. Our team of experienced lawyers have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the complex and evolving landscape of insolvency and bankruptcy laws. We are committed to guiding you through the complexities of insolvency proceedings by providing effective and expeditious legal solutions.
Tax
The success of our Taxation practice is based on our market awareness and commercial acumen, combined with our rapport with Indian regulators. This enables us to provide suitable risk analysis, examine the impact on business decisions and ensure that the structure envisaged is defensible, both through appropriate drafting and practical implementation.
The hallmark of our practice lies in our ability to get on board quickly, with a proactive and pragmatic approach and recognize the commercial needs of the client. This ensures quality advice across sectors and structures, including new-age businesses and uncharted, first-time transactions coming up in the face of changing financial engineering.
Our team has deep experience in structuring all kinds of transactions and reorganizations, ESOPs, double taxation avoidance agreements, permanent establishment advisory, tax litigation, comparative analysis for choice of jurisdiction for investment into or establishing presence in India and advisory on a broad range of direct and indirect tax matters. Known for our expertise and ability to guide domestic and international clients in a legally sound yet practical and efficient manner, we set the standard for both direct and indirect tax matters.
Real Estate
Our team provides comprehensive legal services to clients across India in transactions and advisory work related to real estate and construction. Our team has extensive experience and expertise in handling complex and high-value matters involving acquisition, development, leasing, financing, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
We advise on various aspects of real estate projects such as land aggregation, joint development agreements, construction contracts, land use and zoning regulations, foreign investments, and title due diligence. Our team has represented a diverse range of clients such as developers, investors, financial institutions, funds, corporates, and HNIs in various sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, warehousing, infrastructure, education, and hospitality.
