Our firm specialises in providing comprehensive guidance to start-up companies and new ventures in India. We offer support throughout all phases of their development, encompassing formation, financing, intellectual property and more.

Some of the key areas in which our firm assists start-ups include:

Pre-Start-up Assistance:

• Advising on the legal and regulatory considerations for conducting business in specific Indian territories.
• Assisting with the incorporation of companies and the formation of limited liability partnerships.
• Providing counsel on corporate compliance matters, including share allocation, share transfers, and related activities
• Advising on employment and ancillary agreements.
• Drafting of co-founders agreement.

Raising Finance:

• Facilitating negotiations between start-ups and investors, and drafting and reviewing relevant documents including the term sheet, shareholders agreement, subscription agreement, share purchase agreement, debenture purchase agreements, convertible note agreements etc.
• Providing guidance on exit strategies and mechanisms.

Ongoing Assistance:

• Advising on general operational issues, including matters related to board meetings and shareholder meetings.
• Offering guidance on implementing employee stock option schemes and associated documentation.

Protecting Intellectual Property:

• Assisting with the registration of trademarks, copyrights, and designs to safeguard intellectual property.
• Drafting of technology transfer agreements.
• Drafting software development agreements.
• Drafting confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information and trade secrets.