Corporate & Commercial Law

At The Jurists International Advocates & Solicitors, our Corporate and Commercial Law practice is designed to provide comprehensive legal solutions for businesses, corporations, and institutions across all industries. We offer expert legal advice, transactional support, and litigation services, enabling our clients to navigate the complexities of the corporate and commercial world confidently. Whether it’s assisting in corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), compliance, or resolving commercial disputes, we tailor our services to each client's specific needs, ensuring efficient, timely, and legally sound solutions.

Our team of highly skilled corporate lawyers brings a wealth of experience in handling diverse and complex business matters. From start-ups and SMEs to multinational corporations, we advise on all aspects of business operations, transactions, and regulatory compliance to ensure our clients are well-positioned to achieve their business objectives while minimizing legal risks.

We adopt a proactive approach to corporate and commercial law, focusing on providing our clients with strategic legal advice that not only addresses their immediate needs but also positions them for long-term success. Our attorneys work closely with businesses to understand their goals, operational challenges, and risk appetite, crafting legal solutions that align with their broader business strategies.

We emphasize a problem-solving mindset, ensuring legal obstacles do not hinder business growth. Whether negotiating high-stakes transactions or advising on day-to-day legal matters, our goal is to support our client’s business interests while mitigating risks and ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Our Corporate and Commercial Law practice covers a wide range of services, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.

Strong corporate governance and regulatory compliance are critical for the success and sustainability of any business. We advise clients on the legal framework surrounding corporate governance and help them implement policies that promote accountability, transparency, and long-term success.

• Board Advisory Services: We advise boards of directors and senior management on fiduciary duties, corporate governance policies, and regulatory obligations.

• Corporate Compliance: Our team ensures that businesses remain compliant with corporate laws and regulatory frameworks, including Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and sector-specific laws.

• Risk Management: We assist in identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks, advising on best practices for internal controls, compliance programs, and risk management policies.

• Corporate Structuring & Restructuring: We help businesses establish optimal corporate structures, whether for tax efficiency, liability management, or investment readiness. We also assist with restructuring in case of financial distress, mergers, demergers, or insolvency.

Our M&A practice offers full-spectrum support for both domestic and cross-border transactions. We guide our clients through all stages of the transaction, from due diligence and structuring to negotiation, execution, and post-merger integration.

• Strategic Mergers: We assist in structuring mergers that align with business strategies, ensuring that the transaction is legally sound and financially beneficial.

• Acquisitions: We represent both buyers and sellers in acquisitions, including share purchases, asset purchases, and business takeovers. Our lawyers ensure that risks are identified and mitigated through detailed due diligence and strategic negotiation.

• Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances: We assist in forming joint ventures and strategic partnerships, ensuring that terms are clear and aligned with the parties’ interests. We also advise on the governance and operational aspects of joint ventures.

• Private Equity & Venture Capital: We work with private equity and venture capital firms, as well as startups, advising on investment structuring, financing rounds, shareholder agreements, and exit strategies.

Sound commercial contracts are the foundation of any successful business relationship. We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, ensuring that they reflect the interests of our clients while safeguarding them from potential risks.

• Supply & Distribution Agreements: We assist businesses in drafting and negotiating contracts related to the supply and distribution of goods and services, ensuring clear terms on pricing, delivery, liability, and warranties.

• Franchise Agreements: We help businesses establish franchise operations, advising on the terms of franchise agreements, intellectual property use, royalty structures, and compliance with franchise laws.

• Agency & Partnership Agreements: We draft and review agency, partnership, and joint venture agreements, ensuring that the parties’ rights and obligations are clearly defined.

• Service Contracts: We assist businesses in formalizing agreements with service providers, from IT and consulting services to outsourcing and supply chain agreements.

• Licensing & Technology Transfer: We assist clients in drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, particularly in technology and intellectual property matters, ensuring that rights and usage are clearly outlined.

Our firm provides legal expertise to businesses operating in the BFSI sector, advising on a wide range of regulatory, transactional, and dispute-related matters.

• Banking & Financial Transactions: We represent financial institutions, borrowers, and corporate clients in transactions involving syndicated loans, project financing, corporate finance, and other banking arrangements.

• Insurance Law: We provide legal advice to both insurers and policyholders on claims, coverage disputes, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance within the insurance sector.

• Financial Regulation & Compliance: Our lawyers advise on compliance with the financial regulatory framework, including guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and other sectoral regulators.

• Capital Markets: We advise clients on capital market transactions, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), private placements, and securities law compliance.

In today’s global economy, protecting intellectual property is crucial for businesses. Our team provides comprehensive legal services related to the protection, management, and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

• Trademarks & Copyrights: We assist businesses in registering trademarks and copyrights, enforcing their rights against infringement, and defending against intellectual property disputes.

• Patents: We advise on patent applications, infringement disputes, and licensing agreements, ensuring that our clients' innovations are legally protected and commercially viable.

• Trade Secrets & Confidential Information: We help clients protect sensitive business information, drafting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and advising on remedies for breaches of confidentiality.

We offer a wide range of dispute resolution services, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Our team represents clients in complex commercial disputes, ensuring that their rights are protected while seeking the most favorable outcomes.

• Contractual Disputes: We handle disputes arising from breach of contract, enforcement of contractual obligations, and interpretation of contract terms.

• Shareholder & Partnership Disputes: We assist businesses in resolving conflicts among shareholders, partners, and directors, ensuring that the company’s interests are prioritized.

• Corporate Fraud & Misconduct: We provide representation in cases of corporate fraud, mismanagement, and breaches of fiduciary duties, pursuing civil remedies and defending clients against such allegations.

• Arbitration & Mediation: We represent clients in both domestic and international arbitration, and where possible, resolve disputes through mediation, helping clients avoid the expense and time commitment of litigation.

Employment and labor law compliance is essential for smooth business operations. We advise businesses on employment-related legal matters, ensuring that they comply with applicable labor laws while protecting their interests.

• Employment Contracts & Policies: We draft employment contracts, employee handbooks, and internal policies to ensure compliance with labor laws while safeguarding the employer's interests.

• Dispute Resolution: We assist employers in resolving disputes related to wrongful termination, employee grievances, discrimination claims, and workplace harassment.

• Compliance: Our team advises on compliance with labor laws, including wage regulations, leave policies, and workplace safety requirements.

1. Comprehensive Expertise:

   Our lawyers bring extensive experience across multiple industries and sectors, offering tailored advice to meet the unique needs of each client.

2. Strategic Solutions:

   We provide proactive legal strategies that enable businesses to navigate complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory environments successfully.

3. Global Reach:

   With our international affiliations and expertise in cross-border transactions, we assist clients with global operations and business interests.

4. Client-Centered Approach:

   We prioritize our client’s business goals and provide personalized, efficient legal services that align with their strategic objectives.

5. Commitment to Excellence:

   We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services, combining deep legal knowledge with commercial acumen to offer practical solutions to complex challenges.