Expert Corporate Lawyers for Company Law, Business Contracts & Disputes — Across India

A corporate lawyer in India advises and represents businesses on all legal matters — company incorporation, contract drafting and review, shareholder disputes, mergers & acquisitions, NCLT proceedings, regulatory compliance under the Companies Act 2013, employment law, intellectual property protection, and MCA / ROC filings. They act as your company's legal guardian, preventing disputes before they arise and protecting the business when disputes occur.

From day one. A startup should engage a corporate lawyer before incorporating — to choose the right business structure, draft a co-founder agreement with proper equity vesting, assign all IP to the company, and set up ESOP policies. Early legal counsel is far cheaper than fixing disputes caused by poor documentation. Every round of fundraising also requires proper legal review of term sheets and shareholder agreements.

Shareholder disputes are resolved through negotiation, invoking arbitration under the shareholders' agreement, filing an oppression and mismanagement petition before NCLT under Sections 241–242 of the Companies Act 2013, or through civil litigation. The fastest route is usually arbitration (if the agreement contains an arbitration clause) or a negotiated buy-out. NCLT petitions are powerful when a minority shareholder's rights are being oppressed by the majority.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is the primary corporate quasi-judicial body in India under the Companies Act 2013 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016. You need an NCLT advocate for insolvency and CIRP proceedings, oppression and mismanagement petitions, mergers and amalgamation approvals, class action suits, winding up of companies, and disputes arising from the IBC. All creditors, debtors, and shareholders involved in NCLT matters must be legally represented.

A Private Limited Company must hold a minimum of 4 board meetings per year, conduct an Annual General Meeting (AGM) within 6 months of the financial year end, file MGT-7 (Annual Return) and AOC-4 (Financial Statements) with MCA, maintain all statutory registers, file income tax returns, comply with GST obligations, and complete KYC of directors. Non-compliance attracts significant penalties and can lead to striking off the company by the Registrar of Companies. Our advocates ensure your company stays compliant year-round.

Register your brand name and logo as a trademark under the Trademarks Act 1999 with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (IP India). A registered trademark grants you exclusive rights to use the mark nationwide for 10 years (renewable indefinitely). Our advocates conduct a comprehensive trademark search before filing, identify the correct class(es) under which to register, and handle all proceedings including objections and oppositions from competing trademark applicants.

Legal due diligence in a business acquisition involves a comprehensive review of the target company's incorporation documents, contracts, litigation history, IP ownership, employment agreements, regulatory compliance, outstanding liabilities, and tax matters. It identifies undisclosed risks, liabilities, and deal-breakers before you commit capital. Inadequate due diligence is one of the most common reasons acquisitions fail or result in expensive post-closing disputes. Our M&A advocates conduct thorough due diligence and prepare detailed risk reports.

Fees vary based on the nature and complexity of the matter — a standard company incorporation differs from NCLT litigation or M&A due diligence. Regalwhiz offers fixed-fee packages for routine matters like incorporation, compliance, and trademark registration, and transparent milestone-based billing for complex matters. Call or WhatsApp us at +91 96772 38047 for a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific business requirement.