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Laws on Telecommunication

TelecommunicationAll laws relating to telecommunication sector including Telecom Laws and Policies, Cyber Laws, Intellectual Property Rights, Dispute Settlements between operators and between service provider and a group of Consumers, Arbitration, Anti-trust, Consumer Laws etc are attended by us.

Laws on Corporate and Commercial Contracts

Business-Contract-lawWe draft agreements such as Joint Venture Agreements, Shareholders Agreement, Share purchase Agreement, Subcontracting, Outsourcing agreements, Business Transfer Agreement, Equipment Purchase and leasing agreements, System Installation Agreements, Consultancy Agreement and Termination Agreement. We draft agreements for real estate and construction companies such as Concessionaire Contract, EPC Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Consignment Agreements, Design and Construction Agreements, Annual Maintenance Agreements, Employment related Contracts, and Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreements for companies, transactional agreements to sell, sale deeds, lease deeds, mortgage deeds, rent agreement etc. For the IT Sector we draft software licensing agreements, software maintenance contracts, Mass Market Licenses, assignment agreements for trademarks, patents etc. 
We undertake drafting agreements for various Public Sector Undertakings, Real Estate and Construction companies, Telecom companies, Retail sector and various other private and multinational companies.

Laws on Due Diligence

due-diligence-hurdleWe help our clients in conducting due diligence relating to Joint Ventures, Mergers, Acquisitions, transfer of shares, Commercial Lease, corporate documents, title deeds and records, capital and share holding details, credits and borrowing, tax, valuation of assets and intellectual property, filings with the ROC etc.

 

Laws on Intellectual Property

Intellectual property background conceptWe conduct IP due diligence and IP audits for companies going for acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures. We practice in following areas:

•    Trademark. 
•    Patent. 
•    Copyright. 
•    Design and Trade Secrets.
•    Geographical Indications. 
•    Licensing & Franchising.
•    Data Protection
 

Laws on Insurance, Banking & Finance

Banking,-Finance-&-Insuranc        We advise domestic and international financial companies, institutions and banks including non-banking financial companies on securitization laws, securities, derivatives, restructuring, banking and insolvency, asset finance, project finance and insurance.
We advise our clients on provisions under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and notifications issued by the RBI, on structuring of foreign investments in the banking sector in India including foreign exchange regulations under FEMA, on services including acquisition, finance, project finance, legal opinions, drafting escrow, consortium, mortgage, pledge and lien agreements and loan agreements, credit & security documentation. Our law firm also deals in securitization of assets, cases with respect to dishonor of cheques, debentures, guarantees and other form of securities etc. 
Our law firm deals in all matters connected with DRT and ADRT and Securitization Act including drafting of DRT reply, Counter-claims, Counter-suits, Suits, Writ Petitions, etc. Our law firm represents financial institutions and various private equity investors and financial sponsors for finance of corporate mergers and acquisitions, equity investment, distribution of IPOs etc. Our law firm also assists its clients in complying with RBI regulations, company laws, capitalization norms and acquiring required statutory approvals. Our law firm has advised Companies in raising funds through QIPs, issuance of commercial papers, net owned fund, fit and proper norms, capital adequacy norms, ceiling on credit investment concentration, know your customer norms, repossession of the assets on default etc. We also advise them on bank finance, mode of employment, facilitated regulatory clearances and facilitate entry routing and business set-up of various multinational companies. 
We provide legal advice and representation related to Insurance Law, as well as addressing insurance and reinsurance coverage issues arising out of a wide variety of claims, including bad faith claims, environmental related claims, construction defect claims, construction bodily injury claims, personal injury claims, employment-related claims, product liability claims, professional liability claims, general liability claims and claims such as storm, fire and water losses. We attend to all needs of lenders, underwriters, arrangers, borrowers and other clients in their various roles in financing transactions, and provide reasoned and timely advice concerning mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, tender offer financings, joint ventures, and other credit transactions.

Laws on Real Estate Sector – Land & Building

Real-Estatea. Construction and Infrastructure.
We negotiate contracts, conduct surveys and due diligence, prepare construction agreements, evaluate site conditions, procure permits and licenses from local authorities and government undertakings and address insurance claims.
We help clients on site acquisition and development, contract negotiation, project bidding (public and private), project management issues, insurance contracting, regulatory and code compliance, project documentation, drafting employment and labour agreements and construction related litigation.
We attend matters related to the construction of highways, flyovers, airports, etc. on BOT basis. We have advised them on Pre-Bidding Due Diligence, reviewing bidding documents, drafting and vetting agreements such as Concessionaire Agreement, EPC Contracts, Annual Maintenance Contracts, etc. We draft Work Orders, Purchase Orders, Letter of Intent etc. relating to the sale and purchase of construction materials. We also provide assistance in regulatory clearance and compliance. We also represent clients before Courts and other Dispute Resolution Bodies.
b. Documents relating to Transaction.
We draft and negotiate various kinds of agreements and contracts related to real estate and construction which include Concession Agreement, EPC contracts, Maintenance Agreements, Mortgage, Pledge and Hypothecation Agreements, Guarantee Deeds, Asset Purchase Agreement, business conducting agreements, Escrow Agreement, etc. We also negotiate, implement and review investment agreements, land purchase agreements, lease deeds, licence agreements, sale deeds, agreement to sell, and pre-emptive right agreements. We have expertise in drafting work orders, purchase orders, letters of intent related to construction. We also deal in necessary documentation for joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, development of townships and establishing SEZ’s. We also conduct property title searches and due diligence
c.  Litigation relating to Real Estate.
We help our clients in disputes involving-
•    Purchase or sale contracts including acquisition, specific performance and other fraud/mistake claims. 
•    Mortgage on secured loans including foreclosure, receivership, guaranty enforcement and disbursement issues, as well as lender liability and bad faith claims. 
•    Loan participations and other co-ownership arrangements, including inter- creditor agreement and agent disputes. 
•    Public financing of, and public-private partnerships relating to, infrastructure, low-income housing, and other governmentally supported projects. 
•    Management and operating agreements, including resort, hotel and shopping center operator issues, as well as common area maintenance and other reconciliation issues. 
•    Ownership structures and Title matters. 
•    Commercial leases, including eviction and forcible ejectment actions. 
•    Major construction disputes, including subsidence, excavation, general contractor and subcontractor disputes. 
•    Labour and employment matters

 

Laws on Media and Broadcasting

Media-and-BroadcastingWe advise our clients on issues ranging from pay-per-view contracts to digital copyright matters to the convergence of media, network technologies, foreign investment in media sector, on media laws in India etc.
We help clients in structuring of domestic and international strategic alliances, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and handling negotiations. We also help in handling large claims based on distribution of revenues for home video, syndication and theatrical exploitation, claims by entertainment executives and other employment law matters. 
We attend claims for copyright infringement, intellectual property disputes, contract disputes and unfair competition claims. Our lawyers have extensive experience in a variety of matters crucial to the industry, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, transfer and acquisition of intellectual property, including high technology, trade secrets, licensing, employment matters, false advertising and rights of publicity. We provide general corporate advice including structuring and formation of new companies in the media sector and advice on tax matters.

 

Laws on Internet and Cyber Crimes


Cyber-Crime1We assist, advice,attend,and defend all matters of our clients before various Government executive authorities and courts.