Practice Areas

Expertise

Infrastructure Projects/ Public Private Partnerships

The term infrastructure is all encompassing and includes within itself a variety of sectors like airports, ports, roads and highways, railways, power plants, renewable power, urban infrastructure, urban transportation, leisure, social infrastructure and much more. The development of infrastructure projects is considered extremely challenging right from the concept to the commissioning phase in a project’s life cycle. Such projects are challenging because of the inherent risks that the parties assume in the course of discharging their obligations under the contractual framework. We take a full-service approach to this sector regularly advise our clients, who are a mix of government authorities, developers, EPC contractors, lenders and other stakeholders, on contractual matters, bid process management, tender advisory and also assist them in picking out the apparent and under the surface legal, regulatory and contractual risks to assess, evaluate and optimise them in the best possible way. At SunLegal we endeavor to demystify the Indian infrastructure sector and provide bespoke services for both domestic and international investors with interest in this sector and who amongst other things may be looking to bid for government tenders, invest in operational projects, exit projects, acquire project companies, manage large scale contracts or are anticipating a dispute.

Public Procurement

The firm actively advises both domestic and international clients on Public Procurement procedures in India. Public Procurement refers to a process through which government and government authorities procure work, goods or services from the private sector. Procurement happens through a complex and competitive tender process that requires careful scrutiny and response. The firm’s intervention involves deciphering, evaluating and analysing the tender conditions for its clients, negotiating consortium agreements and providing the requisite support through the various stages of the tender. We fully understand the clients’ desire to succeed in a tender, however, the procurement procedures in India are fraught with challenges and hence need deft handling to achieve the desired outcome.

Dispute Resolution

A dispute is a dreaded situation that no company would like to find itself in. But disputes have a nature of creeping into the best of contracts and legal arrangements. The firm understands the anxiety that comes with a dispute due to the associated costs, uncertainty of outcome and the overall impact it has on not just the clients’ resources but also on their reputation. Mindful of the above, the firm endeavor’s to try and avoid a dispute through active pre-litigation advisory. However, if a commercial dispute becomes unavoidable the firm employs an effective as well as a collaborative approach with the client and formulates a sound dispute resolution strategy keeping the clients’ commercial interest in mind. The firm represents its clients in both alternative dispute resolution and litigation procedures. The members of the firm and external counsels associated with the firm appear across all major courts and tribunals in India.

Corporate Advisory

The firm provides a wide spectrum of services under its corporate practice that range from providing day-to-day advice on legal and regulatory matters to transaction advisory. Our clients range from mid-sized to large companies, that approach us for their varying requirements. Some of the key issues that we regularly deal with are investment advisory, advisory on setting up entities, drafting of commercial contracts, debt recovery, policy and regulatory advice, etc. As part of our corporate practice we service two distinct verticals – International SME Desk and Start-up Desk to provide legal support to this class of companies.

International SME Desk

We particularly cater to international SMEs that have business interest in India. The firm assists international SMEs in setting up business in India, advising on govt. tenders, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on regulatory and policy matters, recovery of debt, labour and employment matters and so much more. For an international SME navigating the many layers of the business ecosystem and cultural barriers in India can pose to be an impediment to its growth, especially if things don’t go the way they should. It could be payment defaults by an Indian party, contractual default, enforcement of a foreign arbitral award, problems with the authority while executing a public contract, black-listing by the authority, cheating and misrepresentation, regulatory or foreign exchange default, etc. Having worked closely with a number of international SMEs the firm’s lawyers understand the need for transparency, accuracy and quick turnaround.

START-UP DESK

As if jumping into the entrepreneurial cauldron was not enough, come the myriad brushes with law for the new entrepreneur. To focus on the nuts and bolts of the new business, product and strategy or to spend time and resources on enduring challenges that the various applicable laws pose, is a perpetual question that troubles many young entrepreneurs. We at SunLegal are committed to providing start-ups tailor-made legal strategy and services that helps them stay compliant as also stress-free so that the mind-space is free to focus on business. Our services include – formalizing a business structure, applying for business licenses, labour law advisory, effective contract management, protection of intellectual property, corporate financing and dispute resolution.

Sustainability and climate

Sustainability and climate change are critical global issues that increasingly influence legal frameworks, corporate responsibilities, and regulatory compliance. As legal advisors we play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the complexities of environmental law and sustainability practices. By integrating sustainability and climate practice into our services we aim to provide valuable support to clients navigating the complex landscape of environmental laws to help our clients achieve their sustainablity goals.

As companies recalibrate their strategies to ingrain sustainablity into their business operations, meet statutory disclosure and regulatory requirements, we support our clients in their endeavour towards achieving a sustainable future. With our knowledge, skills and experience we offer bespoke solutions to our clients with respect to their climate goals.

Technology

The integration of technology into business operations is not just a trend but a fundamental shift that is reshaping how companies operate, compete, and interact with customers. Businesses that effectively leverage these technologies are better positioned to innovate, grow and adapt to the changing market landscape. At SunLegal we acknowledge that technology is profoundly transforming the landscape of business across various dimensions, globally.

The fast paced advances in technology such as artificial intelligence(AI), blockchain, internet of things, big data analytics, robotics and cyber security are significantly impacting and challenging the conventional business models and bringing with it with risks and opportunities.

Our Technology practice significantly aids businesses in adopting technology by providing essential legal guidance and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We deliver comprehensive advice on technology laws to help our clients stay ahead of the curve and keep pace with the changing times.

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