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Kolkata, often referred to as ‘City of Joy’ is not only a cultural hub but also an important financial and commercial center in Eastern India. As part of our expansion strategy and goal of providing high quality legal services across the country, we established our office in Kolkata to cater to the needs of clients in eastern India. The legal team at Kolkata has a perfect balance of seasoned expertise and fresh perspective wherein senior lawyers bring in wealth of experience and young professionals bring innovative energy, ensuring comprehensive and dynamic legal solutions. Kolkata office works closely with the head office in Delhi and teams at other offices to provide adequate legal counsel to clients and successfully executing the matters in the city
For more than a decade, our firm has been practicing in the city and has earned a reputation of one of the top law firms in Kolkata. We don’t take this lightly! On one hand the lawyers at Kolkata have extensive exposure towards corporate and M&A matters and on the other hand, they are highly efficient and well-equipped to represent the clients across all legal forums including Kolkata High Court, City Civil Courts, City Session Courts, Labor Court, Industrial Tribunal, ITAT, Custom Authorities and other judicial bodies. Kolkata team use their in-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations as well as leverage our diverse domestic and international network to provide exceptional legal representation to the clients across the city and neighboring areas
Kolkata is home to various industries, financial institutions and MNCs. We have worked with diverse group of domestic and international businesses helping them establish their operations in Kolkata. We have helped with building the right market entry strategy, identifying appropriate legal structure, setting up company or limited liability partnership (LLP) or a branch or liaison office, obtaining necessary permits and approvals as per the local laws, and supported with post incorporation regulatory compliances. We provide ongoing legal guidance to clients, helping them mitigate any legal risks that could hinder the everyday business functioning. Additionally, our team has immense experience in drafting and negotiating important business contracts, agreements and policies safeguarding our clients from all sorts of potential liabilities
M&A has always been one of the important areas of practice for our firm and our Kolkata team has worked with other offices on some of the landmark cross-border M&A transactions involving cross-border joint ventures and technical collaborations. We advise on varied range of inbound and outbound M&A deals encompassing Joint Venture, Divestments, Overseas or domestic acquisition, Technology Transfer, Takeovers and other such strategic transactions. We further assist clients in securing funds through domestic and international market in the form debt or ECB, private equity, venture capital and other financing options depending upon the business needs. Our hardwork is reflected in our clients’ testimonials and various recognition received by esteemed organizations such as IFLR1000 and Asialaw Profiles for our M&A practice.
Read MoreWe have a dynamic and comprehensive dispute resolution practice that includes civil, commercial, corporate and criminal litigation as well as domestic & international arbitration and mediation. Lawyers in Kolkata represent clients before High Court, City Civil Courts, Family Court, Sessions Court, Small Cause Court and other tribunals & appellate bodies for diverse matters that range from less complex civil and commercial disputes to high profile & serious criminal matters. Additionally, our lawyers have significant experience in handling domestic and international arbitration proceedings and have advised multiple clients on enforcing foreign arbitral awards in India and vice versa
Kolkata team has in-depth knowledge and extensive experience inheritance and succession laws advising clients on managing their domestic & international assets through setting up a Trust, drafting of Will or any other structure based on the respective situation. Whether its Estate Planning or challenging a Will or building a family settlement agreement, our lawyers are well-equipped to handle it all. Moreover, we regularly help clients in obtaining Probate Orders, Succession Certificate, Letter of Administration and Legal Heir Certificate depending on their needs
Read MoreFamily law related matters especially involving breakdown of a marriage or child custody require additional care and understanding. Our Kolkata team is well aware of this and hence, ensures utmost confidentiality and professionalism while handling divorce, child custody, and domestic violence matters and provide comprehensive legal support & guidance to clients in navigating such crucial phases of their lives. Apart from this, we also help clients with marriage registration and solemnization, drafting of prenup agreements, adoption and surrogacy and enforcement of foreign divorce decree in India.
Our immigration lawyers have assisted numerous foreign nationals and NRIs with securing Indian Visa such as Business Visa, Employment Visa, Tourist Visa, Dependent Visa, Indian Citizenship, OCI status depending on the situation. We also help with getting the FRRO registration and liaise with the FRRO office on behalf of the client. In addition to that, we leverage our vast international network and collaborate with foreign partners to help Indian nationals who want to move abroad and are seeking visa, work permit, PR and any other immigration related services. Our employment law practice involves assistance with drafting HR policies and handbooks, employment contracts and handling termination & layoffs, POSH issues and other labor law disputes that could adversely impact clients’ business.
Kolkata team comprises of Chartered Accountants and tax lawyers who oversee varied domestic and international taxation matters involving GST, Income Tax Custom Duties, Tax planning, Transfer Pricing, M&A tax, POEM and other tax reporting & compliances. We conduct internal audit on behalf of clients that help them identify the gaps and take appropriate action. Additionally, we represent clients before various tax authorities in cases of tax disputes, refunds and penalties.
Kolkata team has undertaken title search of properties, background check of builders or investors, drafted and negotiated agreements such lease agreement, sale / purchase agreement, rent agreement and other contracts related to real estate protecting clients from potential disputes and shams. We have been advisors to corporates handling large construction and township projects as well as helping in setting up of REITs. Our lawyers in Kolkata are well-versed in RERA registration process and regulatory compliances and represent clients on diverse real estate litigation cases.
Justice and the right to fair legal representation should not be limited to certain sections of society. To make sure everyone gets access to adequate legal support, our Kolkata team often undertake pro bono matters helping the people who are unable to get proper legal representation due to financial restrictions, education barriers or societal pressure. We provide equal dedication and commitment to pro bono matters and ensure all our clients receive same level of legal guidance and support.
We are full-service law firm with dedicated teams who know each area of the law inside-out.
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