Corporate & Commercial Law

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Corporate Transaction Advisory & Commercial Law

Businesses rely on us to navigate the legal and regulatory landscape they operate in — from the day they are incorporated to the point they are restructuring, acquiring, or facing scrutiny. We advise across every stage of a company’s life.

Our corporate practice covers the full range of transactional and advisory work. We draft and negotiate contracts, advise on corporate governance, manage due diligence exercises, and support clients through mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. We also advise on compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations, including employment law compliance, social security requirements, and sector-specific regulations.

For clients in the manpower, outsourcing, and staffing sectors, we have particular depth in the intersection of corporate law, employment law, and regulatory compliance — an area where legal exposure can accumulate quickly if not properly managed.

SUB-AREAS

Contract Drafting, Advisory and Negotiation

Employment contracts, appointment letters, HR policies, and assignment agreements

Service agreements with clients — scope, payment terms, liability, performance benchmarks

Sub-contractor and vendor contracts — roles, responsibilities, compliance, accountability

Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements

Consultancy agreements, MoUs, Agreements for Service

Employment and Labour Law Compliance

Advisory on the Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Payment of Wages Act, EPF Act, Factories Act, and other applicable statutes

Social security and benefits compliance: PF, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefits, paid leave

HR outsourcing compliance — contribution, benefit calculation, documentation requirements

Due Diligence, Compliance Audits and Internal Policies

In-depth compliance audits against Labour laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

Risk management frameworks — assessing HR policies, client agreements, and vendor contracts

Workplace policy development: harassment prevention (POSH Act), workplace safety, ethics and conduct

Employee training on regulatory requirements and prevention of workplace harassment

Corporate Transactions

Company incorporation and business structuring

Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures

Share Purchase Agreements and Shareholders Agreements

Corporate governance frameworks and shareholding structure advisory

Land due diligence

Forensic and legal audits