Company Secretarial Services, Corporate Governance And Regulatory Compliance Law Firm

Company Secretarial Services, Corporate Governance And Regulatory Compliance Lawyers

Our specialist team is able to offer a full range of corporate services including Company Secretary duties, high quality compliance solutions and comprehensive due diligence on companies and their various activities.

India Law Offices offers a complete range of services as Company Secretary to businesses. Our experienced and qualified Company Secretaries are complemented by capable lawyers, providing a holistic approach to compliance and governance issues. Whether it is board resolution drafting, shareholder agreement negotiation, general data management or other secretarial functions, we offer our clients full range of services in a seamless and efficient manner.

We have considerable experience in undertaking full due diligence on an extensive range of companies. Our due diligence service analyses all key aspects of a business, including manufacturing, financial affairs, legal structure, tax affairs, IT systems, labor affairs and legal and regulatory compliance. We also identify and evaluate IPR, environmental issues, contractual obligations, potential and current litigation and movable, immovable and intangible assets.

A holistic, detailed and anticipatory approach identifying risks and opportunities and delivering insights that inform business decisions.

How We Assist You

We partner with our clients at all stages of their business and provide guidance and support tailored to their individual needs. Our secretarial and advisory services are able to handle all aspects of corporate business.

Corporate Advisory and Governance

We provide guidance and support to organisations in relation to aspects of compliance and governance. This can help to ensure transparency, accountability and full compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

• Counsel the boards of directors, committees and senior management on governance best practices.
• We work for listed companies, financial institutions, institutional investors and private equity groups.
• Providing information on requirements to stakeholders.
• Compliance with SEBI Regulations.

Capital Markets and Securities Advisory

We have considerable experience in Capital Market Transactions and Regulatory Compliance and have assisted clients on a wide array of transactions and matters.

• Viability and feasibility studies for initial public offers (IPOs), rights issues, and similar offerings.
• Design and implementation of Employees Stock Option Plans (ESOPs).
• Preferential allotments and private placements.
• Debt instruments including debentures, notes (bonds), and warrants.
• GDRs / IDRs Advisory.

Our approach ensures transaction completion while adhering to regulatory compliances, as dictated by Securities and Exchange Board of India and, most importantly, in sync with our clients’ overall corporate strategy.

Compliance, Audit, and Regulatory Services

As an alternative to engaging in a fixed fee corporate law firm to act as company secretary, we can provide a wider range of services in order to help mitigate risks and ensure appropriate compliance.

• Secretarial audits and share transfer audits.
• Preparation of company search and status reports.
• Securities compliance management.
• Compliance with listing agreements and regulatory filings.
• Advice on Corporate Laws, rules and regulations.

In addition to the above services, we are also able to assist organizations with respect to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and other relevant laws so that their receipt and utilization of foreign contributions is fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.

Due Diligence Services

Due diligence for transactions, investments, change of ownership, mergers, acquisitions, equity participation, refinancing, renovation or other strategic interventions.

• Legal due diligence in relation to identified contractual risks, pending litigation matters and potential exposure under and breach of any regulation.
• Financial and tax due diligence of the company. The goal is to identify all financial and tax obligations (liabilities) and assess whether the company is in compliance with all relevant tax regulations.
• Operational and technical due diligence (including IT systems).
• Labour law and employment practices compliance review.
• An assessment of both existing and future intellectual property rights and environmental obligations.

Due diligence is completed in a meticulous manner in order to accurately provide our clients with a complete and reliable understanding of the target entity or transaction.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring

We provide Merger and Acquisition advisory along with Corporate Restructuring Advisory.

• Structuring and executing domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Conducting pre-transaction due diligence.
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Managing regulatory approvals and filings.
• Post-merger integration and compliance.

Whether it be in relation to the sale or purchase of a business or asset, our experienced team can assist in achieving the best possible transaction outcome for our clients in India and overseas. Recently, our team has provided strategic advice on numerous high value transactions.

Business Setup and Expansion

Our Team can assist you to establish and expand your business operations in India and abroad.

• Company incorporation in India and overseas jurisdictions.
• Post-incorporation compliance and regulatory support.
• Establishment of Branch Offices.
• Establishment of Subsidiaries.
• Establishment of Representative Offices.
• Advisory on entry strategies and regulatory frameworks.

We also support the formation and structuring of:

• Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
• Partnership firms.
• Joint ventures, from conceptualization to implementation.

Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances    

We can assist you with every aspect of the joint venture agreement and structure.

• Structuring and negotiation of joint venture agreements.
• Business planning and feasibility analysis.
• Regulatory approvals and compliance management.
• Drafting of all legal and commercial documentation.

All our partnerships are developed with a long-term view and are supported by robust governance structures that ensure common goals.

Private Equity and Investment Advisory

We provide full lifecycle support for private equity transactions.

• Formation and structuring of investment funds.
• Capital deployment strategies.
• Growth and restructuring advisory.
• Exit planning and execution.

Regulatory compliance is achieved, while maximising value for all stakeholders, including shareholders and other interested parties.

Why Choose Us

Having practiced law for many years, our expertise is uniquely informed by a deep understanding of the commercial pressures driving decision-making. We are able to complement this by providing polished company secretary services and conducting due diligence that traverses every layer of a transaction.

We are able to assist our clients in coping with regulations such as SEBI and FCRA while at the same time upholding strict compliance and good governance.

Our client-centric approach ensures personalized attention, quick turnaround times, and strategic guidance.