Leading Law Firm in Corporate & Commercial Law in India
Guidance for Business Formation, Operations, and Transactions
Foresight Law Offices provides focused legal advice for businesses navigating India’s corporate and commercial regulations. We assist clients in establishing, operating, and growing their ventures effectively while managing legal requirements.
Corporate & Commercial Law in India - An Overview
This area of law governs how businesses are formed, financed, managed, and conduct transactions. It includes the rules surrounding contracts, company management, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance with relevant statutes like the Companies Act, 2013. Proper legal support is essential for smooth operations and risk management.
Our Corporate & Commercial Services
We offer practical legal support across the business lifecycle
Entity Structuring and Formation
Advising on the most suitable legal structure (e.g., Private Limited Company, LLP, Branch Office) and handling the complete incorporation and registration process.
Corporate Governance
Assisting companies in establishing sound governance practices, advising directors and management on their duties, and ensuring compliance with board procedures and regulations.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Joint Ventures
Providing comprehensive support for M&A deals and joint venture formations, including structuring, due diligence, negotiating terms, and drafting agreements.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Advising both investors and companies on funding rounds, term sheets negotiation, shareholder agreements, and related investment documentation.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various business agreements such as supply, distribution, franchise, master service agreements, and licensing contracts to protect client interests.
Day-to-Day Business Operations
Offering legal advice on routine operational matters and ensuring contractual frameworks align with business needs.
Regulatory Compliance
Guiding businesses on adherence to the Companies Act, foreign exchange regulations (FEMA), securities laws (SEBI), and other applicable commercial laws.
Corporate Secretarial Support
Managing statutory filings, maintaining required corporate records, and ensuring procedural compliance under company law.
Our Approach
At Foresight Law Offices, our approach is centered on understanding your business objectives. We provide:
Practical Advice
Focusing on actionable legal solutions that align with your commercial goals.
Clarity and Precision
Ensuring our advice and documentation are clear, accurate, and address the specific needs of the situation.
Responsive Support
Maintaining open communication and being available to address client queries promptly.
Integrated Service
Working collaboratively across practice areas within the firm when matters involve multiple legal disciplines (e.g., tax, employment).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: Considerations include the planned business activities, desired liability protection, scalability, potential foreign investment, tax efficiency, and ongoing compliance load. We help assess these factors to recommend the optimal structure
A: It’s a detailed review of the target company’s legal status, including its corporate records, material contracts, assets, potential liabilities, ongoing litigation, intellectual property rights, compliance history, and employment arrangements, to identify risks for the buyer.
A: It defines the relationship between the company’s shareholders, covering critical aspects like share transfer rights, decision-making processes, board representation, dividend policies, and exit strategies, which helps prevent future disputes.
A: Key compliances include conducting regular board and shareholder meetings, maintaining statutory books and registers, filing annual financial statements and reports with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), and adhering to corporate governance standards.
A: We work with clients to draft, review, and negotiate contracts that clearly define obligations, allocate risks appropriately, reflect the commercial understanding accurately, and are enforceable under Indian law.
Discuss Your Dispute Resolution Needs
To discuss how our expertise in litigation and arbitration can assist in resolving your commercial disputes effectively in India, please contact Foresight Law Offices.