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Corporate Law Firms in India | Corporate Lawyers in Ahmedabad for Indian & International Clients
Overview
Corporate law in India sits at the intersection of business regulation, finance, governance, and dispute resolution. From structuring mergers and acquisitions to navigating compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, or addressing insolvency before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), corporate legal services cover the full life cycle of a business.
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
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.
Contracts, HR & Commercial Operations
Corporate transactions are anchored in well-drafted contracts and clear HR frameworks. Our work involves assisting businesses in documenting commercial relationships and employment structures that align with Indian law and international standards.
- 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
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) are the principal forums for corporate law matters in India. Corporate disputes, restructuring, and insolvency issues converge before these benches, making them critical to the life cycle of Indian companies and cross-border entities with Indian subsidiaries. Following are different proceedings/ remedies available before NCLT/ NCLATs where our team of corporate lawyers in India represent different individuals and corporations.
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.
Banking, Finance & Capital Markets
Corporate transactions in India often intersect with banking transactions and securities law. Corporate law firms in India routinely assist in structuring debt, negotiating security packages, and managing compliance with regulators such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- 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.
Foreign Corporations Entering India
Foreign corporations evaluating India as an investment or business destination must navigate company law, foreign exchange regulations, and sectoral policies. Corporate law firms in India frequently guide overseas clients in entity setup, compliance, and dispute avoidance. Below are the aspects where we advise and offer our services.
- 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.
EPC, Infrastructure & Projects
Infrastructure and EPC projects in India require complex contractual frameworks that balance engineering realities, regulatory approvals, and financing requirements. Our team of lawyers can assist parties at every stage of an EPC or infrastructure engagement — from tender and concession agreements to contract drafting, execution, and dispute resolution.
We assist in:
- 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.
Insurance, Real Estate & Sectoral / Regulatory Interfaces
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commercial Courts & Writs
The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 covers disputes involving contracts, infrastructure, intellectual property, and financial arrangements.
- 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).
Domestic & International Arbitration
Arbitration is central to modern corporate contracting, whether under ad-hoc procedures in India or institutional rules such as SIAC, LCIA, or ICC.
- 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).
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.
Our Approach
Strategy & Structured Support
Collaboration with Professionals
Ahmedabad Base + Pan-India Coverage
LegalTech & Technology-Driven Advantage
Industries & Transactions Covered
Technology, SaaS & Fintech
Cross-link: See IP & IT Services.
Pharma & Life Sciences
Media & Entertainment
Education & EdTech
NBFCs & Financial Services
India’s financial sector extends far beyond banks, with NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), housing finance companies, fintech lenders, and microfinance institutions playing a critical role in credit delivery and structured finance. Transactions in this space are shaped not only by the Companies Act, 2013, but also by regulatory oversight from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI, and sector-specific frameworks.
Typical issues include:
- 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.
Illustrative Scenarios
Shareholder Dispute before NCLT Ahmedabad
Scheme of Amalgamation (M&A) before NCLT Mumbai
Foreign Corporation Structuring FDI into India
Industrial All-Risk Policy Claim through Arbitration
Cross-Border Shareholder Exit Dispute
Related Services
As elaborated above, Corporate law matters rarely exist in isolation. They often intersect with taxation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. For a holistic perspective, you may refer to the following related practice areas:-
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our services extend across transactional, regulatory, and dispute-related matters. This includes mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts, employment and HR policies, NCLT/NCLAT proceedings, foreign corporations entering India, EPC and infrastructure contracts, and corporate dispute resolution. For specific focus areas, you may also refer to our dedicated practice pages under Our Services.
Yes. Corporate law frequently involves both — for example, a merger may require structuring and compliance review (transactional), but can also trigger shareholder or governance disputes (dispute). Our lawyers handle both aspects in a manner aligned with statutory requirements and commercial realities.
Yes. Foreign corporations entering India require guidance on structuring (subsidiary, branch, LLP), FDI routes, FEMA considerations, contract negotiation, employment frameworks, and dispute resolution clauses. We provide integrated support across these areas, drawing upon our corporate, tax, and dispute resolution practice groups.
Yes. We represent clients before the NCLT benches in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, as well as before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). Matters may range from schemes of arrangement, insolvency petitions, oppression & mismanagement disputes, to appeals from NCLT orders.
We provide advice on securities law matters under SEBI and assist companies in navigating regulatory frameworks. While we do not undertake routine compliance filings, we advise on obligations under regulations such as SEBI (LODR) and insider trading, and represent clients when facing notices, inquiries, or enforcement actions from SEBI.
Yes. Document reviews — whether contracts, compliance policies, or transaction documents — are chargeable. The applicable fee depends on the length, complexity, and time required. A proposal is provided after reviewing the specific requirements.
Yes. Corporate operations often attract scrutiny from regulators such as RBI, SEBI, ED, SFIO, IRDAI, and RERA. Our role is to prepare legal responses, develop strategy, and represent clients in such proceedings. While we do not undertake ongoing compliance filings, we ensure that responses to notices and time-bound obligations are handled with precision.
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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