We advise domestic and foreign corporations on the legal and regulatory considerations relevant to doing business in India. Our work covers market entry, investment structures, corporate vehicles and commercial arrangements through which international businesses establish or expand their presence in the country.

We advise on foreign direct investment in India and on different modes of entry, including wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, liaison offices and project offices.

Our work also includes drafting and review of joint venture agreements, foreign collaboration agreements and associated commercial arrangements. We consider the structure of the relationship, the rights and obligations of the participants, governance arrangements, investment commitments and the legal framework applicable to the proposed transaction.

Where foreign-investment arrangements later develop into contractual, regulatory or commercial disputes, our corporate, commercial, litigation, arbitration and regulatory practices can work together to address the matter.

The objective is to assist international businesses not only in entering the Indian market, but also in understanding the legal environment within which their Indian operations and commercial relationships will operate.