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Founder & Senior Solicitor
International Recognition:
1.1 Mergers: This takes place not merely through a contract but through a forum namely
the National Company Law Tribunal.
1.2 Other Structures: These can be demergers, compromise and arrangement,
and reduction of capital. These also take place through the National Company Law
Tribunal.
1.3 Acquisitions: These involve trust formation, joint ventures, primary (share
subscriptions), secondary (share sale), shareholders’ agreement, composite/
investment agreements, the amendment to the charter documents, business transfer
/ slump sale agreements, asset purchase agreements. Series A, Series B etc. are
merely different stages in the lifecycle of an entity and involves the aforesaid
agreements as the main transaction documents.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth
understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
1.1 Mergers: This takes place not merely through a contract but through a forum namely the National Company Law Tribunal.
1.2 Other Structures: These can be demergers, compromise and arrangement, and reduction of capital. These also take place through the National Company Law Tribunal.
1.3 Acquisitions: These involve trust formation, joint ventures, primary (share subscriptions), secondary (share sale), shareholders’ agreement, composite/ investment agreements, the amendment to the charter documents, business transfer / slump sale agreements, asset purchase agreements. Series A, Series B etc. are merely different stages in the lifecycle of an entity and involves the aforesaid agreements as the main transaction documents.
2.1 The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
2.2 Corporate law assistance can also entail incorporating companies, provision of registered offices, provision of directors, appointment and removal of directors, and holistic secretarial compliances (which shall include but not be limited to board and shareholders’ meetings, and filing requirements).
2.3 A few types of companies which are regulated under the law above are one member company, a private company, public company, company not for profit.
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, of 1999 is the main law regulating the Indian foreign exchange regulatory framework. Foreign direct investments through various modes, overseas direct investment, external commercial borrowing, export and import of goods and services, payments, and remittances amongst others are regulated under the aforesaid law and rules, regulations etc. framed thereunder.
4.1 Arbitration and conciliation: These are regulated by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This governs amongst other domestic Indian arbitration, enforcement of foreign awards, appeals therefrom etc.
4.2 Civil courts: There are different forums for civil litigation depending on the subject matter. In a State, the highest court is the High Court, and the Supreme Court is the highest/ apex court in India.
4.3 Regulatory forums: Depending on the subject matter, there are different regulatory forums for dispute resolution such as SAT (for securities law), redressal forums namely district– state– national (for consumers), APTEL (electricity/gas), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (for appeals from orders made by the National Company Law Tribunal (Companies Act, 2013 the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016), Competition Commission of India), Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT (Telecom, Broadcasting and Airport tariff matters – Information Technology Act, 2000), National Green Tribunal (for environment-related matters).
5.1 They are regulated by the Copyright Act, 1957, the Patents Act, 1970, the Trademarks Act, 1999, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, the Designs Act, 2000 and the Semi-conductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000.
5.2 Documents can entail license agreements, royalty agreements, assignment agreements etc.
6.1 They entail agreements such as optionally convertible / non-convertible/ fully convertible debentures, financing agreements, mortgage, hypothecation, guarantees (personal and corporate), pledge, escrow, trusts and retention agreements amongst others.
6.2 The relevant laws are the non-banking finance regulatory framework, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Ašsets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, the Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
The principal laws are the Factories Act, 1948, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Payment of Wages Act,1936, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
8.1 The principal laws are the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Indian Easements Act, 1882, the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the Registration Act, 1908.
8.2 Even State laws are applicable to immovable properties. Thus, the concerned State’s stamp laws, land revenue code, property tax regime, and development contract regulations must be analysed.
The principal act is the Environment Protection Act, 1986. It applies to amongst other setting up of a factory, air and water pollution, and disposal of hazardous chemical/e-waste.
The principal law is the Competition Act, 2002. The competition regime in India encompasses M&A transactions (domestic and international) labelled as combinations, anti-competitive agreements, and abuse of dominant position
11.1 The principal laws are the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956.
11.2 The securities laws apply to the listing (going public) of companies, and ongoing compliance by listed entities. They also apply to an extent to unlisted public companies.
11.3 The securities laws are also relevant in case of a takeover, insider trading, and setting up of a mutual and private equity fund.
12.1 There are 2 (two) types of taxes levied in India direct and indirect. Primarily the direct tax regime is governed by the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the indirect tax by the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
12.2 We provide advisors with respect to the above as well as the double taxation avoidance agreements which India has entered into with various countries. This is pertinent when it comes to choosing the India entry route.
13.1 The principal laws are the Indian Trust Act, 1882, Indian Succession Act, 1925 and the concerned personal laws.
13.2 We assist in drafting and advising on the formation of private trusts, wills, and family settlement agreements.
The principal law is the Information Technology Act, 2000. This applies to amongst other protection and sharing of sensitive data.
Mergers: This takes place not merely through a contract but through a forum namely
the National Company Law Tribunal.
Other Structures: These can be demergers, compromise and arrangement,
and reduction of capital. These also take place through the National Company Law
Tribunal.
The main law is the Companies Act, of 2013. Transactional law requires an in-depth understanding of the rights (including governance rights) and obligations of a shareholder with respect to a company, inter-se rights of shareholders, rights and duties of a director, and rights of shareholders in case of oppression and mismanagement.
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, of 1999 is the main law regulating the Indian foreign exchange regulatory framework. Foreign direct investments through various modes, overseas direct investment, external commercial borrowing, export and import of goods and services, payments, and remittances amongst others are regulated under the aforesaid law and rules, regulations etc. framed thereunder.
Arbitration and conciliation: These are regulated by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This governs amongst other domestic Indian arbitration, enforcement of foreign awards, appeals therefrom etc.
Civil courts: There are different forums for civil litigation depending on the subject matter. In a State, the highest court is the High Court, and the Supreme Court is the highest/ apex court in India.
They are regulated by the Copyright Act, 1957, the Patents Act, 1970, the Trademarks Act, 1999, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, the Designs Act, 2000 and the Semi-conductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000.
Documents can entail license agreements, royalty agreements, assignment agreements etc.
They entail agreements such as optionally convertible / non-convertible/ fully convertible debentures, financing agreements, mortgage, hypothecation, guarantees (personal and corporate), pledge, escrow, trusts and retention agreements amongst others.
The principal laws are the Factories Act, 1948, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Payment of Wages Act,1936, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
The principal laws are the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Indian Easements Act, 1882, the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the Registration Act, 1908.
The principal act is the Environment Protection Act, 1986. It applies to amongst other setting up of a factory, air and water pollution, and disposal of hazardous chemical/e-waste.
The principal law is the Competition Act, 2002. The competition regime in India encompasses M&A transactions (domestic and international) labelled as combinations, anti-competitive agreements, and abuse of dominant position.
The principal laws are the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956.
The securities laws apply to the listing (going public) of companies, and ongoing compliance by listed entities. They also apply to an extent to unlisted public companies.
There are 2 (two) types of taxes levied in India direct and indirect. Primarily the direct tax regime is governed by the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the indirect tax by the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
The principal laws are the Indian Trust Act, 1882, Indian Succession Act, 1925 and the concerned personal laws.
The principal law is the Information Technology Act, 2000. This applies to amongst other protection and sharing of sensitive data.
At our law firm, we understand that navigating the complexities of corporate law can be challenging. That’s why our team of experienced solicitors is here to assist you every step of the way. We provide expert legal advice and representation to help you achieve your business goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
At BVS Legal, we are a leading corporate law firm in India that specializes in providing comprehensive legal solutions to businesses. Our team of expert attorneys is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of corporate law. Here are four reasons why you should choose us for your legal needs
Extensive Experience in Corporate Law: Our team at BVS Legal has years of experience handling complex corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investments, and dispute resolutions. Our expertise in these areas allows us to provide strategic and effective solutions that meet our client’s specific needs.
Multidisciplinary Approach: Our firm takes a multidisciplinary approach to solving legal problems. We have experts in various fields of law, including IPR, banking and finance, labour laws, competition laws, security laws, and data privacy. Our diverse knowledge enables us to tackle even the most complex and challenging legal matters, providing our clients with comprehensive and well-rounded solutions.
Client-Focused Service: At BVS Legal, we are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, and we strive to understand their unique needs and concerns. Our attorneys work closely with our clients to develop customized legal strategies that meet their business objectives.
Results-Driven Approach: We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our attorneys have a proven track record of success in complex corporate law matters. We approach each case with a results-driven mindset, always keeping our clients’ best interests in mind. With BVS Legal, you can trust that we will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for your legal matter.
Bharat is recognized by international ranking agencies as a leading M&A lawyer in India.
Bharat’s core areas of practice include mergers & acquisitions (in-bound and out-bound), private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, regulatory advisory (including IBC), compliances and general corporate. He has considerable experience in mergers / demergers / reduction of capital / joint venture / share purchase / share subscription / shareholders’ / slump sale (business transfer) / asset purchase / LLP / partnership agreements.
Bharat has advised and assisted listed entities in terms of the above as well as in open offers / delisting.
Bharat has advised financial institutions on the entire spectrum of securities / foreign exchange laws in India. Bharat has advised on fund formation as well as their investment in portfolio companies and their exit therefrom.
Bharat has partaken in big ticket transactions (upwards of USD 2 billion) which has required communicating with, and obtaining permission from, the competition commission in India.
Bharat’s expertise is sector agnostic and has spanned amongst others defence, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, media, hospitality, and healthcare.
Educational and professional qualifications:
1. Advocate on record, Supreme Court of India (2017)
2. Solicitor (2007), Bombay Incorporated Law Society
3. LL.B. (2005), University of Mumbai – Merit Holder
4. MA Finance, (2001), United Kingdom.
Represented one of the largest Indian conglomerates in structuring of its consortium and review of documents. The Indian conglomerate partook in a defence transaction awarded by the Indian Ministry of Defence to a foreign entity which was required to discharge its make in India obligations through local entities. The deal value was upwards of USD 3 billion.
Represented a French listed company in 3 acquisitions in the Indian IT space. Total deal size was approximately USD 2.5 billion. One of the deals was valued at over USD 2 billion and required approval from the Indian Competition Commission which was obtained
Represented an international infrastructure company in its part stake sale to an infrastructure company of a leading Indian conglomerate. The deal value was USD 200 million.
Represented an infrastructure company of a leading Indian conglomerate in acquisition of bus terminals.
Represented an Indian company (Series A and Series B) in its fund raise from equity investors.
Represented Indian major ports in drafting their land policies for commercial and residential utilization. Deal value was upwards of USD 10 billion.
Represented a leading hospital chain in its arbitration against a pathology laboratory.
Represented a company in relation to its insurance claim against an insurer.
Represented numerous foreign entities in setting up of their Indian presence and compliances in relation thereto.
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Number : +91 98200 28176
Email : bharat@bvslegal.com
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