Regulatory services

Understanding Corporate Legal Advisory?

Corporate Legal Advisory delivers authoritative advice on legal and regulatory issues throughout the lifecycle of a company to ensure all decisions, transactions, and operations are law compliant while facilitating growth and sound governance. In the dynamic regulatory landscape of today, companies have to comply with various legislations such as the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, and labour laws, and therefore structured legal control is imperative.

A specialist legal advisory role not only protects against non-compliance but also ensures integrity, accountability, and confidence. By assisting organisations in interpreting legislation, overseeing obligations, and aligning operations with statutory and contractual provision, it makes execution smooth at each phase from start-up through growth to restructuring, achieving sustainable, long-term growth.

Corporate Legal Landscape in India

India's regulatory framework for corporates is a dynamic maturing platform with a range of legislation that manages companies, such as the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, and Labour Laws.

As business expands, compliance becomes more advanced, and non-compliance can be heavily burdensome. At this point, professional legal counsel becomes a core function not just to ensure conformance to statutory requirements but also to support corporate decision-making and development. A preferred legal partner enables businesses to understand regulatory shifts, adopt optimal governance practices, and be open to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Corporate legal advisory
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How Stratrich Helps

At Stratrich, we know that a sound legal framework is the cornerstone of any successful enterprise. Our Corporate Legal Advisory practice is more than mere compliance and is set up to enable organisations to predict problems, make intelligent decisions, and enjoy regulatory trust.

Our multi-disciplinary law specialists collaborate with your finance and management teams to provide effective, business-oriented legal solutions.

From entity creation and contract documentation to complex restructuring and governance advice, we keep your organisation secure and strategic in the law.

Our Corporate Legal Advisory

Stratrich provides end-to-end legal and regulatory services throughout the lifecycle of a
company, ensuring compliance, governance, and business effectiveness.

Entity Formation and Structuring

Assistance in the incorporation of companies, LLPs, and subsidiaries, including preparation and filing of statutory documents.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Advisory on board structure, meetings, statutory registers, filings, and SEBI governance standards.

Contracts and Documentation

Preparation and vetting of commercial contracts, MoUs, NDAs, and service agreements to safeguard business interests.

Stamp Duty Management

Advisory on stamp duty applicability and compliance with legal documentation.

Joint Ventures and Alliances

Structuring and execution of joint venture and franchise agreements to maximise business opportunities.

Company and Corporate Law Advisory

Guidance on issues under the Companies Act, NCLT, and other corporate laws ensuring smooth compliance.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring

Legal due diligence, documentation, and regulatory support for mergers, acquisitions, and business reorganisations.

FEMA and Cross-Border Transactions

Advisory on FEMA compliance, inbound/outbound investments, and cross-border agreements.

Employment and Labour Law

Drafting of HR policies, employment contracts, and ensuring compliance with Indian labour laws.

POSH Advisory

Drafting of POSH policies, constitution of internal committees, and fostering a safe and compliant workplace.

Regulatory Representation

Liaison with MCA, SEBI, RBI, and ROC for filings, clarifications, and statutory approvals.

Legal Compliance Audits

Regular legal audits to identify non-compliance risks and recommend corrective measures for full compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It is the legislation that governs the co-existence of the shareholders, employees, directors, creditors, and other stakeholders in the corporate world. Some of the major laws are:

  • Companies Act, 2013
  • Employment and Labour Laws, 2019
  • Prevention of Money-Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2005
  • Securities and Insurance Laws (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), 2014
  • Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
  • The State Financial Corporations (Amendment) Act, 2000
  • Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872

Corporate governance is a set of rules, regulations, processes, and guidelines that determine how companies should be established, run, governed, and governed.

Corporate restructuring refers to the alteration of the capital structure or business operations of a corporate entity. Forms of corporate restructuring that can be undertaken in India include mergers/amalgamations, financial restructuring, buy-outs, acquisitions/takeovers, and divestiture/demergers.

A company should update its compliance program annually. More frequent updates are necessary in the case of major changes in the company, industry or regulatory environment.

Failure to be in compliance with legal rules can lead to fines, lawsuits, loss of reputation for the company, revocation of business permits, and, in extreme situations, company officers' imprisonment or company dissolution.

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