Corporate Law Firms in India | Corporate Lawyers in Ahmedabad for Indian & International Clients

1. Overview

R & D Law Chambers, based in Ahmedabad and advising clients across India, provides representation and advisory support before NCLT benches in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, as well as before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The practice spans both transactional matters and corporate disputes, with a focus on regulatory compliance, shareholder issues, contractual structuring, and cross-border investments.

The firm also assists international corporations entering India, helping them evaluate entry routes, comply with foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, and structure joint ventures or subsidiaries in line with Indian law. For domestic enterprises, services range from drafting commercial contracts and HR policies to resolving governance disputes and managing regulatory filings.

This page provides a comprehensive overview of corporate law services in India — outlining typical corporate transactions, governance and compliance matters, foreign entry strategies, and related domains such as banking, capital markets, real estate, insurance, and dispute resolution.

KEY SERVICES

• Corporate Transactions & Governance

Corporate transactions and governance form the backbone of modern business operations. From structuring a merger to ensuring that board processes comply with statutory requirements, corporate law firms in India are increasingly called upon to balance legal precision with commercial pragmatism. Matters of this nature often require taking care of different issues before NCLT benches (Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai), regulators such as SEBI and the Competition Commission of India (CCI), as also cross-border advisors in cases involving foreign entities.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Transactions involving mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances require careful legal and regulatory planning. Typical services in this area include:

• Structuring: Choosing between share purchase, asset purchase, slump sale, or court-approved scheme of arrangement depending on tax, regulatory, and commercial considerations.
• Due diligence: Reviewing corporate records, contracts, employment obligations, intellectual property, real estate holdings, and litigation exposure.
• Transaction documentation: Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture contracts, and investment agreements.
• Competition law clearance: Advising on thresholds and filings before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) where the transaction triggers mandatory notification.
• NCLT approval: Preparing petitions and related documentation for a scheme of arrangement involving amalgamations, demergers, capital reduction or any other arrangement, requiring tribunal sanction

M&A in India frequently overlaps with foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, particularly where foreign corporations acquire Indian entities. Structuring these transactions requires attention to sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and downstream investment rules under FEMA.

• Corporate Governance (Legal Perspective)

Governance issues often surface in cases of of shareholder disputes, board-level conflicts, related-party transactions, and ESG-linked disclosures. Legal support in this area focuses on:

• Drafting/reviewing board and shareholder agreements.
• Advising on related-party transactions under the Companies Act.
• Supporting ESG and CSR policies where they intersect with statutory mandates.

•  Private Equity, Venture Capital & Strategic Investments

Private equity and venture capital transactions often require bespoke legal structuring. Typical services include:

• Term sheets & investment agreements: Capturing commercial intent while protecting rights on governance, exits, and information flow.
• Shareholders’ agreements: Negotiating rights such as drag-along, tag-along, affirmative voting, liquidation preference, and anti-dilution protections.
• Exit mechanisms: Advising on IPOs, buy-backs, put/call options, or secondary sales.
• Regulatory approvals: Evaluating whether FDI approvals are required, particularly in sensitive sectors such as fintech, e-commerce etc.

This area often intersects with arbitration and dispute resolution, as investment agreements typically contain arbitration clauses for enforcement.

2.2 Contracts, HR & Commercial Operations

• Commercial Contracts: Drafting and reviewing supply and distribution agreements, licensing arrangements, SaaS and master service agreements, confidentiality undertakings, franchise structures, and policy playbooks. The emphasis is on clarity of obligations, allocation of risk, and enforceability under Indian contract law.
• Employment & HR: Preparing employee handbooks, service contracts, executive employment terms, stock option schemes, and policies required under Indian employment statutes (including POSH compliance). We also assist with restructuring exercises, separation frameworks, and cross-border mobility documentation.

These services often interface with dispute resolution (for contractual enforcement) and taxation (for ESOP structuring). For detailed information, see our dedicated pages on Contract Drafting and Employment & HR within the Our Services section.

• NCLT / NCLAT & Company Law Proceedings

Oppression & Mismanagement (Sections 241–242): Shareholder conflicts and boardroom disputes often escalate into petitions under Sections 241–242 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Schemes & Corporate Restructuring: This aspect is dealt with hereinabove in 2.1.1 above.

IBC Interfaces: Proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) often overlap with company law matters. For example, disputes over shareholder control may coincide with insolvency petitions. Strategic coordination is therefore required.

NCLAT Appeals: Orders of the NCLT are appealable before the NCLAT. Whether in matters of corporate restructuring, shareholder disputes, or insolvency, appeals demand careful framing of legal grounds and meticulous compliance with procedural requirements.

Coverage spans NCLT benches across Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with NCLAT in New Delhi handling appeals. This nationwide framework ensures that corporate litigants—whether domestic businesses or foreign investors—have a specialized adjudicatory pathway distinct from ordinary civil courts.

For related aspects on financial creditors, corporate debtors, or resolution applicants, please see our Insolvency & Bankruptcy service page.

2.4 Banking, Finance & Capital Markets

• Banking & Finance:
  Matters that we advise on include syndicated and bilateral loans, inter-creditor arrangements, restructuring of corporate debt, RBI notifications applicability on governing external commercial borrowings (ECBs) or rupee loans as also insolvency-linked debt recovery or one-time settlements- which often involve interplay between lenders, borrowers, and insolvency professionals.
• Capital Markets & SEBI Compliance:
  Companies raising funds through IPOs, rights issues, QIPs, or private placements face detailed compliance under SEBI’s ICDR and LODR regulations. Our Corporate lawyers assist in drafting offer documents, ensuring disclosure norms, and navigating insider trading and takeover code issues.
• FEMA/FDI & IFSC/GIFT City:
  Inbound and outbound investment into India requires compliance with FEMA guidelines, sectoral caps, and reporting obligations. Our Lawyers ensure structuring aligns with FEMA, RBI and IFSCA norms. Ahmedabad’s proximity to GIFT City (India’s International Financial Services Centre) creates opportunities for corporates to establish IFSC units for global banking, insurance, and fund management operations and Our location at Ahmedabad allows us to seamlessly coordinate.

You are requested to also visit related practices on International Taxation and Gift City.

2.5 Foreign Corporations Entering India

• Entry & Structuring:
  Choices include wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, LLPs, liaison or branch offices. Selection depends on control, liability, tax impact, and long-term plans. Documentation must consider Place of Effective Management (PoEM) and Permanent Establishment (PE) risks to avoid unintended Indian taxation.
• FDI Route & Approvals:
  While many sectors fall under the automatic route, others (such as defence, telecom, insurance, or print media) require government approval. Compliance also extends to downstream investments, sectoral caps, and valuation rules.
• Contracting with Indian Counterparties:
  Cross-border ventures require carefully drafted joint venture agreements, licensing contracts, distribution arrangements, and service agreements. Governing law and arbitration clauses are critical for enforceability in India and abroad.
• Workforce & Mobility:
  Employment contracts, secondment structures, ESOPs, and expat work permits must align with Indian labour law and tax rules.
• Disputes & Exit Planning:
  Well-drafted contracts and exit provisions help foreign investors reduce risks when disputes arise. Arbitration (often seated in Singapore, London, or India) is a common tool. Exit planning also includes buy-out options, drag-along/tag-along rights, and tax-efficient share transfers.

For more details, see International Taxation, Arbitration, and HR & Employment.

2.6 EPC, Infrastructure & Projects

• Drafting and negotiating EPC contracts — addressing liquidated damages (LDs), performance guarantees, price adjustment clauses, change orders, and force majeure.
• Energy & renewables projects — review and negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs), open-access supply, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and compliance with grid and regulatory frameworks.
• Dispute avoidance and resolution — claim management, adjudication boards, and arbitration under institutional and ad-hoc rules.
• Writ Jurisdiction- When a bidder is wrongfully disqualified or a bidder finds that a given condition of tender is unreasonable and tailor made to suit a few, we assist in challenging the tender condition/s or disqualification before Writ Court.

Given the long-term nature of these projects, careful attention is paid to contractual risk allocation, financial structuring, and statutory compliances. Matters often require coordination with technical and financial advisors, ensuring documentation aligns with both engineering requirements and legal safeguards. You may visit EPC contracts section.

2.7 Insurance, Real Estate & Sectoral / Regulatory Interfaces

2.7.1 Insurance & Risk

Corporate entities, particularly in manufacturing, infrastructure, and services, often face disputes relating to insurance claims under industrial all-risk (IAR), directors & officers (D&O), and business interruption (BI) policies. These matters are typically contractual and may involve arbitration clauses or litigation before consumer forums and civil courts. In some cases, issues also engage the oversight of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), particularly where policy wording or insurer conduct raises regulatory concerns.
Our lawyers can assist in:

• •  Interpreting policy terms, exclusions, and coverage limits.
  • Pursuing or defending insurance claim disputes through arbitration, litigation, or regulatory channels.
  • Structuring risk allocation in project contracts to align with available insurance products.

2.7.2 Real Estate & Leisure

Real estate and hospitality ventures often require careful structuring to comply with FDI regulations under FEMA, RERA registrations and disclosures, and local municipal and revenue laws. In addition, leasing and development agreements for commercial spaces, resorts, or hotels must balance financing, operational, and exit considerations.
Our team can guide on:

• • Drafting and negotiating lease, development, and joint venture agreements for commercial and hospitality projects.
  • Structuring investments into Indian real estate projects in compliance with FEMA and FDI caps.
  • Ensuring compliance with RERA for residential and commercial developments.

2.7.3 Sectoral & Regulatory Interfaces

Depending on the nature of the client’s business, regulatory oversight may fall under different authorities:

• • SEBI → securities compliance, insider trading, and listed company governance.
  • RBI → foreign exchange transactions, FDI, overseas borrowing, and FEMA reporting.
  • IRDAI → regulatory directions in insurance sector disputes.
  • RERA → compliance for real estate projects and developer obligations.
  • Customs / DGFT → disputes around import/export controls, classification, and duty exemptions.
  • SFIO / Enforcement Directorate (ED) → investigations into corporate fraud, money laundering, or FEMA violations.

We assist in preparing responses, appearing before these authorities, and integrating regulatory compliance into broader corporate strategy.

2.8 Dispute Resolution & Arbitration (Corporate Context)

Corporate disputes often arise from shareholder disagreements, contractual breaches, or regulatory actions. These are addressed before Commercial Courts, arbitral tribunals, and in some cases the NCLT/NCLAT.

2.8.1 Commercial Courts & Writs

• • We assist corporates in managing proceedings, from filing pleadings to evidentiary stages, with strict compliance to statutory timelines.
  • Where regulatory or tender disputes arise, we also guide clients in writ petitions before High Courts.

(For more on Dispute Resolution- see Dispute Resolution & Court Representation).

2.8.2 Domestic & International Arbitration

• • Drafting precise arbitration clauses at the negotiation stage to avoid enforcement risks.
  • Representing clients in domestic arbitrations under Indian law and international arbitrations seated abroad.
  • Applications for interim reliefs (Section 9/17) and enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention.

(For dedicated coverage, see our Domestic & International Arbitration page).

2.8.3 Integrated Corporate Strategy

Disputes rarely exist in isolation. Shareholder conflicts may overlap with oppression and mismanagement petitions before NCLT, or infrastructure disputes may trigger both arbitral claims and regulatory challenges.

We approach arbitration and litigation as part of an integrated dispute-resolution framework, ensuring strategy remains aligned with corporate objectives.

3. Our Approach

At R & D Law Chambers, we believe corporate legal work is not just about reacting to disputes or complying with statutory requirements — it is about anticipating risks, strategising outcomes, and providing structured, holistic support. Clients benefit when possibilities are mapped at the outset, enabling informed business decisions.

3.1 Strategy & Structured Support

Our method begins with a clear strategy: identifying potential outcomes, regulatory angles, and dispute risks before they arise. Whether in M&A transactions, IBC proceedings before NCLT, or cross-border investments, we provide structured pathways that balance business priorities with legal obligations.

3.2 Collaboration with Professionals

While we ourselves provide tax advisory, we coordinate closely with accountants, auditors, and financial consultants for valuations, financial analysis, and sector-specific compliance. This collaborative approach ensures that legal, financial, and commercial dimensions work seamlessly together. Similarly in arbitration matters involving techno-legal disputes, we engage subject expert for assisting us or even for acting as an expert witness where it is so needed.

3.3 Ahmedabad Base + Pan-India Coverage

Our base in Ahmedabad anchors us locally, while our practice extends across NCLT benches in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and appeals before the NCLAT in New Delhi. Matters are also taken forward before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, ensuring pan-India representation. Many a times litigation in one forum has to be taken further at an interim stage and multiple filings in different forums and courts are essential to maximize possibility of achieving desired outcome and our pan-India representation enables us to do that precisely.

3.4 LegalTech & Technology-Driven Advantage

We integrate technology and legaltech tools into our practice — from AI-assisted contract analysis to digital document management and case strategy modelling. This not only improves efficiency but provides clients with clearer insights, faster turnaround, and better preparedness. In complex corporate disputes or transactions, the combination of human expertise and technology-driven foresight gives an edge.

4. Industries & Transactions Covered

In addition to the key sectors already addressed in earlier sections — such as Manufacturing & EPC, Infrastructure & Real Estate, Energy & Renewables — our corporate law practice also extends to specialized and emerging industries where transactions are shaped by unique commercial and regulatory requirements.

4.1 Technology, SaaS & Fintech

4.2 Pharma & Life Sciences

This sector demands strict compliance with licensing frameworks, manufacturing/distribution regulations, and joint research collaborations. Common issues include drug licensing, cross-licensing of patents, supply chain disputes, and joint venture agreements for research and development. Our structured approach ensures regulatory approvals and contractual obligations are carefully aligned.

4.3 Media & Entertainment

Corporate law considerations in this sector span IP licensing, production agreements, distribution deals, and digital content monetisation. Cross-border joint ventures, streaming rights, and royalty arrangements require tailored documentation and dispute resolution planning.

4.4 Education & EdTech

From university collaborations to EdTech startups, the education sector involves franchise agreements, investment contracts, regulatory approvals, and cross-border tie-ups. Technology-driven education models also intersect with data privacy and intellectual property concerns, requiring robust documentation and compliance oversight.

4.5 NBFCs & Financial Services

• • Incorporation and Licensing: Assisting promoters in structuring NBFCs, housing finance companies, or payment service entities, and obtaining approvals.
  • Capital Infusion & Fund-Raising: Drafting shareholder agreements, inter-creditor arrangements, and investment documentation.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring alignment with RBI’s prudential norms on capital adequacy, governance, and exposure limits.
  • M&A in Financial Services: Handling share transfers, due diligence, and compliance for acquisitions of NBFCs and regulated entities.
  • Disputes & Enforcement: Representing financial institutions before NCLT/NCLAT in restructuring and recovery matters, or advising on arbitration clauses in lending contracts.
  • Cross-Border Transactions: Structuring FDI in NBFCs and navigating FEMA caps, particularly for foreign investors entering India’s credit ecosystem.

Related services description in Banking & Finance and Insolvency & Bankruptcy could be accessed on these links.

5. Illustrative Scenarios

5.1 Shareholder Dispute before NCLT Ahmedabad

Consider a closely held company where tensions arise between majority and minority shareholders. Allegations of mismanagement and diversion of funds are made. In such circumstances, parties may approach the NCLT Ahmedabad Bench under Sections 241–242 of the Companies Act seeking reliefs such as injunctions on board decisions or appointment of independent directors. This demonstrates how shareholder disagreements are addressed in judicial forums.

5.2 Scheme of Amalgamation (M&A) before NCLT Mumbai

In another instance, two group entities operating in the manufacturing sector may decide to consolidate through a scheme of amalgamation under Sections 230–232 of the Companies Act. The process typically requires NCLT approval along with shareholder and creditor meetings. Such scenarios illustrate how M&A transactions in India are closely supervised by company law forums.

5.3 Foreign Corporation Structuring FDI into India

A European technology company considering market entry into India may evaluate setting up a subsidiary company or LLP or branch office or some other structure. The exercise would involve assessing the automatic versus approval route under the FDI policy, ensuring FEMA compliance, and drafting appropriate shareholder agreements. Tax and tax planning often form a critical layer in this process — for example, evaluating withholding tax on royalties, transfer pricing in group transactions, and treaty benefits under the India–EU DTAA. Ongoing requirements could include ROC filings, FEMA reporting, and structuring dividend repatriations. This highlights the multi-layered considerations that foreign investors face when structuring Indian operations.

5.4 Industrial All-Risk Policy Claim through Arbitration

Imagine a large industrial facility that suffers damage due to a fire. The insurer raises exclusions in the industrial all-risk policy to deny coverage. Such disputes are often resolved through arbitration, where questions of contract interpretation and risk allocation are adjudicated. This reflects how commercial insurance claims frequently intersect with dispute resolution mechanisms.

5.5 Cross-Border Shareholder Exit Dispute

Consider an international joint venture between an Indian promoter group and a U.S.-based investor. When the investor seeks to exit, disagreements may arise on valuation methodology, tag-along rights, or enforcement of put options. The dispute could span multiple forums — NCLT for company law issues, arbitration for contractual enforcement, and tax authorities for capital gains treatment. This scenario illustrates how corporate exits in cross-border ventures can trigger overlapping legal and regulatory complexities in India.

6. Related Services

• • Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC/NCLT Proceedings) – strategy for financial and operational creditors, corporate debtors, and resolution applicants.
  • Domestic & International Arbitration – drafting arbitration clauses, representing parties in institutional or ad-hoc arbitrations, enforcement of awards.
  • Dispute Resolution & Court Representation (India, UK & USA) – litigation before High Courts, Supreme Court, and international partner forums.
  • International Taxation & Structuring – cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing interfaces, DTAA benefits.
  • EPC Contracts – risk allocation, drafting concession agreements, and dispute handling in large infrastructure projects.
  • Employment & HR Advisory – workforce policies, compliance frameworks, and executive employment structures.
  • IP & IT Law – technology licensing, data protection, SaaS agreements, and software/IP monetisation.
  • Real Estate & Leisure – FDI in real estate, development agreements, and structuring of hospitality ventures.
  • Banking & Capital Markets – SEBI compliance, IPO/QIP structuring, inter-creditor arrangements, debt restructuring.
  • Indirect Tax & Customs/Foreign Trade Policy – GST appeals, customs compliance, and trade facilitation matters.
  • Regulatory & White-Collar Defence – advisory and representation in matters before SEBI, ED, SFIO, RBI, and similar authorities.

For a detailed overview of all practice areas together, you may refer to Our Services.

Ahmedabad + Pan-India Coverage

R & D Law Chambers is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and regularly represents clients before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench. Our practice, however, is not limited to Ahmedabad. Corporate and insolvency matters frequently span multiple jurisdictions, and our lawyers appear before NCLT benches in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, as well as before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), New Delhi.

For corporate clients with Pan-India operations, as well as foreign corporations seeking to establish or expand in India, this dual presence ensures that matters are addressed consistently and efficiently, without being constrained by geography. Our practice also supports cross-border dimensions of corporate law — including foreign direct investment, FEMA, taxation issues, and dispute resolution with an Indian nexus.

In addition to NCLT and NCLAT, our work often involves interfacing with sector-specific regulators such as SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, and RERA, particularly where corporate governance, capital markets, or real estate matters intersect with regulatory oversight.

Further, in matters that extend beyond India, the firm is experienced in handling international commercial arbitrations, where counsel from R & D Law Chambers directly represents clients before arbitral institutions abroad. In respect of foreign court proceedings, the firm coordinates and works with partner law firms overseas, ensuring continuity of strategy while complying with the applicable local rules of appearance.

By combining a local base in Ahmedabad with a Pan-India reach and cross-border capacity, the practice ensures that clients — whether Indian companies, multinational groups, or investors — have structured and reliable legal support across forums and jurisdictions.

Office Details

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R & D Law Chambers
604 Entice, Bopal Road, Ambli, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380058, India
Phone: 09898550411 | +91 9898550411

*This page is intended solely for informational purposes. It should not be construed as professional advice. The descriptions of practice areas and services are general in nature and are provided only to assist readers in understanding the range of corporate law and related legal issues commonly handled by corporate law firms in India.

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