Kothari & Jain; Advocates & Law Advisors advises businesses on corporate matters, commercial agreements and disputes. This practice covers business structuring, contracts, shareholder matters, corporate compliance, investment documentation and representation before the appropriate courts, tribunals and arbitral forums.
For an appointment enquiry, call +91 87936 60616 or +91 78877 18191, or view our office details. Mention the nature of the matter and any approaching deadline.
Corporate legal advice for business decisions
A business enquiry may concern a new investment, an unsigned agreement, a disagreement between shareholders, an unpaid invoice or a notice with a response deadline. The starting point is to identify the decision that must be made, the documents available, the people authorised to act and any immediate deadline. Advice and the proposed scope of work depend on that assessment.
Contract drafting, review and negotiation
Contract work includes drafting, review and negotiation of vendor, supplier, distribution, service, consultancy, technology, licensing, employment and commercial lease agreements. The review considers the commercial arrangement alongside payment obligations, deliverables, termination, liability, confidentiality, intellectual property and dispute resolution provisions.
For a contract consultation, provide the current draft, earlier versions or correspondence, the agreed commercial terms and the proposed signing date. Explain which terms are settled and which remain open. A template alone may not reflect the allocation of risk the parties intend.
Shareholder disputes, founder agreements and corporate advisory
The firm advises on business structuring, founder documentation, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, investment documentation and legal due diligence. Shareholder or management disputes require a review of the governing documents, relevant resolutions, correspondence and the sequence of events. The available course depends on the facts, contractual rights and applicable law.
Commercial disputes, recovery and arbitration
Dispute work includes contractual disagreements, business recovery matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. Before proceedings are recommended, the legal assessment considers the documents, limitation issues, jurisdiction, dispute resolution clause, evidence and practical recovery prospects. A demand, negotiated settlement or formal proceedings may suit different circumstances.
NCLT, insolvency, banking and DRT matters
The firm handles company disputes, NCLT and insolvency matters, and banking and debt recovery matters within its legal practice. These enquiries require an initial review of the entity involved, the debt or dispute, notices received, proceedings already underway and any applicable deadline. The relevant forum and remedy must be assessed for the specific matter.
FEMA and cross-border business matters
Cross-border advisory includes foreign investment, overseas investment, India entry arrangements, transaction documentation and FEMA-related matters. For an initial assessment, identify the parties, countries involved, ownership structure, proposed transaction and payment route. Overseas-law questions may require advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.
Preparing for an initial consultation
Prepare a short chronology, the names of the parties, your objective, the principal agreements, notices and relevant correspondence. For a disputed payment, include invoices and payment records. For a company matter, include the incorporation and governing documents that relate to the issue. Identify every hearing, signing or response deadline.
An initial enquiry should give enough information for a conflict check and scope assessment. Avoid sending sensitive records until the appropriate channel and engagement arrangements are confirmed. Consultation, drafting, advisory and representation are scoped according to the matter; outcomes and recovery cannot be guaranteed.
Ongoing legal support
Recurring legal support is scoped through an agreed engagement. The scope, availability, fees and exclusions are agreed for the engagement. For office details and an appointment enquiry, see Contact Kothari & Jain.