Corporate Legal Services

Corporate legal services in India cover a wide range of legal and compliance support that businesses need to operate smoothly and in compliance with the law. Here’s a categorized list of the major types of corporate legal services offered in India:

1. Corporate Governance and Compliance

Drafting and reviewing Articles of Association (AoA) and Memorandum of Association (MoA)
Board meeting and shareholder meeting advisory
Maintaining statutory registers and records
ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliance filings (MCA filings)
Advising on corporate social responsibility (CSR) compliance
Secretarial audit and annual compliance under Companies Act, 2013

2. Business Formation and Structuring

Incorporation of companies (Private Limited, Public Limited, LLPs, etc.)
Setting up branch/liaison/representative offices for foreign companies
Drafting shareholder agreements and founders’ agreements
Advising on corporate restructuring (mergers, demergers, amalgamations)

3. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures

Legal due diligence
Drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive agreements
Compliance with Competition Act (CCI filings)
Transaction structuring and tax advisory
Cross-border M&A and regulatory approvals (FEMA, RBI)

4. Contract Management

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
- Vendor and supplier agreements
- Employment contracts
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Franchise and distribution agreements
- Software licensing and IT contracts
Risk assessment and contract compliance audits

5. Employment and Labor Law

Drafting HR policies and employee handbooks
Employment contracts, non-compete, and confidentiality clauses
Dispute resolution related to employment
Advising on labor law compliance (EPF, ESI, gratuity, POSH, etc.)

6. Intellectual Property (IP)

Trademark, copyright, and patent registration
Drafting IP licensing and assignment agreements
IP due diligence and audits
Enforcement and litigation of IP rights

7. Taxation and Regulatory Advisory

Corporate tax advisory and compliance
GST registration, compliance, and litigation
Transfer pricing and international tax issues
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) compliance and RBI reporting

8. Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Representation in:
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
- High Courts and Supreme Court
- Arbitration and mediation proceedings
Commercial litigation
Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings (under IBC)