Due to its strategic location and favorable tax policies, Goa has become an attractive destination for various industries such as pharmaceuticals, IT, real estate and others. To cater to the growing businesses and to provide high quality legal services, we established our office in Goa, the hub of tourism and commerce in India. Our Goa team has a combination of seasoned corporate & litigation lawyers who work together with our Delhi headquarters and other offices to provide comprehensive legal counsel to our clients and execute matters in the city & neighboring regions
Over the past decade, our firm has cemented its position among the leading law firms in the city, sought after for a diverse range of legal matters. On one hand, lawyers in Goa provide exceptional corporate and tax advisory and on the other hand, they have extensive experience in representing clients across various judicial bodies including High Court of Bombay at Goa, District Courts in Mapusa and Margao, Civil Courts, Sessions Court and various tribunals like Goa Revenue tribunal and other legal forums. Our Goa team leverage their in-depth knowledge of local laws and our wide domestic & international network to provide best legal representation to the clients across the region.
We have worked with numerous international businesses and helped them set up their business operations in Goa as well as across the country. We assist clients throughout the business lifecycle – market entry strategy, identifying and setting appropriate legal structure (Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Branch office, Liaison office), securing necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, acting as resident director, and post incorporation compliances. Our work is not limited to setting up of business, we also provide ongoing legal advisory on everyday business activities, helping navigate the unwanted challenges and ensuring smooth business functioning. Moreover, we assist with drafting and negotiating important business contracts and agreements, protecting our clients from any unknown liabilities and penalties.
M&A is one of our priority areas and we have recognized by various esteemed international organizations such as IFLR1000 and Asialaw Profiles for our distinguished M&A practice. We have advised on various landmark cross-border joint ventures and collaborations across diverse sectors. Our Goa team provides legal counsel on broad spectrum of inbound and outbound M&A transactions that involve Joint Ventures, Divestments, Overseas Acquisition, Technology Transfer, Corporate Restructuring and much more. In addition to that, we have also helped clients with securing funds through international debt, private equity, venture capital and other suitable financing solutions
Read MoreWe have a robust dispute resolution practice which is reflected in our clients’ testimonials and feedback. We are often named among the top law firms in Goa for our dynamic and wholesome litigation and arbitration practices. Our lawyers in Goa provide pre-litigation support as well as represent clients before High Court, District Courts, Magistrate Court, ITAT, Tribunals and other appellate bodies. We have handled from less complex civil and commercial disputes to serious criminal offenses. Simultaneously, our lawyers have been part of various domestic and international arbitration proceedings and have helped clients in enforcing foreign arbitration awards in India and vice versa.
Our lawyers in Goa have a substantial background in matters relating to inheritance and succession laws. We have assisted and guided clients with Estate Planning, drafting and execution of a Will, setting up a Trust or any other appropriate structure to manage the assets of the client in India and overseas. We have also helped clients in challenging a Will and advised on resolving conflicts through a family settlement agreement or partition suit depending on the circumstances. Moreover, our team in Goa frequently helps clients in obtaining Probate Orders, Succession Certificate, Legal Heir Certificate, and Letter of Administration as per the requirements
Read MoreGoa is one of the most sought-after locations for real estate investment and sometimes that leads to disputes. Our Goa lawyers who are well-versed in the local laws and commercial landscape, carry out title search of properties, draft and negotiate lease agreements, sale deed, purchase agreements, rent agreements and other such contracts to protect clients from entering into any shams. We also represent clients before courts for disputes with builders involving delayed possession, fraud etc. We have advised on large construction and township projects as well as helped clients in setting up REITs. In addition to this, our team assists with RERA registration and compliances & diligently handles any sort of real estate litigation.
We have a well-established immigration practice. We assist foreign nationals and NRIs with obtaining Indian Visa (Business Visa, Employment Visa, Tourist Visa, Investor Visa etc.), Indian Citizenship, OCI status and FRRO registration based on the clients’ needs. For outward immigration, we leverage our vast international network and work along with our foreign partners to support Indian nationals who are seeking visa, work permit, PR or any other immigration services across the world. While we help businesses obtain Visa for their cross-border employees, we undertake other employment law related matters involving HR policies and handbook, drafting and enforcing employment contracts, handling termination and layoffs, POSH issues and other labor law matters that could hinder their business operations in the country.
The team in Goa has combination of Chartered Accountants and tax lawyers who manage wide range of domestic and international taxation matters that involve GST, Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, Import & Export Duty, Tax planning, Tax implications in M&A transactions, POEM and other tax compliances. We also carry out detailed internal audit that helps clients in making strategic decisions and represent them before tax authorities depending on the situation.
Divorce or judicial separation, especially involving child custody, could be complicated and overwhelming for the clients. We try our best to provide all the legal support through the proceedings and handle such matters with extra care and confidentiality. Besides this, we do assist clients with marriage registration and solemnization, drafting of prenup agreements. Our team has also handled sensitive matters domestic violence and elder abuse as well as provided legal counsel on adoption and surrogacy laws and enforcement of foreign divorce decree in India.
Everyone should have equal right to justice and fair legal representation. We firmly believe in this and therefore, lawyers at our Bangalore office often undertake pro bono matters assisting people who are unable to get proper legal support due to financial restrictions, education barriers or societal pressure. We have unwavering commitment and dedication towards pro bono matters similar to other matters ensuring all our clients, despite the nature of their background, receive same level of care and legal representation.
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