1. Banking & Financial Law Practice (DRT and Fintech Practice)
We the Pro-Rights Legal, work alongside leading financial institutions to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving regulatory landscape of fiscal world, relating to lending, distressed debt and increasing complexity of financial services regulation. We advise mortgage and consumer lenders, payment service providers and e-money institutions apart from banks, fintechs, e-wallets and monetarist corporations on new age innovative products.
DRT practices
We are a specialized law firm with a deep understanding of the legal complexity of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt recovery appellate Tribunals (DRATs). Because of our knowledge of “Recovery of Debt due to banks & Financial Institution Act (RDDBFI Act 1993)” and the “Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act), we have a proven track record in assisting banks and financial institutions in recover their funds.
The services include:
- External Commercial Borrowing
- Debt Restructuring and Re-financing
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Corporate Debt, including Syndicated Loans and Structured Financing
- Acquisition and Leveraged Finance
- Facilitate in setting up NBFCs in India and oversee related Regulatory compliance.
In light of the current economic scenario, Pro-Rights Legal excels at offering a comprehensive service portfolio to the lenders, borrowers, advisors, and other intermediaries. Our clients include banks, business corporations, financial institutions, and NBFCs. We handle the entire spectrum of banking and finance related services including due diligence, structuring transactions, term sheets and transactional documents, drafting and negotiations, advising as per the regulatory framework and associated transactions.
We also assist and advice on transactions, perform drafting and vetting of Transaction/Financing Documents including but not limited to loan, security, trustee and inter-creditor agreements; deeds of guarantee, mortgage, hypothecation, pledge, assignment, trust; and retention account agreements, escrow agreements, and other related documents.
2. Commercial Law Practice
(Corporate, IPR, consumer rights, Restructuring, M&A, Foreign Collaborations, NCLT cases, IBC- Bankruptcy & Reorganisation, Restructuring & Insolvency)
We at Pro-Rights Legal is experienced in representing corporations, venture capital, and private equity firms, boards of directors, board committees, individual officers, and directors and representing them before various judicial forums. We navigate a company through drafting, negotiating, and finalizing relevant transaction documents and appear before Courts, Tribunals, and other adjudicatory authorities. Our formidable team of professionals has a rich experience and expertise in matters pertaining to the Companies Act and the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and in other aspects of Business and Corporate Laws in India including the Incorporation of Companies, Corporate Restructuring, Oppression/ Mismanagement, Winding Up, to name a few.
We provide comprehensive services to handle disputes arising from various commercial, operational, and business-related matters. These disputes can arise from vendor conflicts, competition-related malpractices, and recovery issues with business partners such as franchisees or licensees, service or delivery problems with suppliers, quality concerns in project collaborations, and more. Our services cover both the core and ancillary activities of companies. We assist our clients with pre-litigation strategies, including communication and legal notices tailored to the specific needs of their business. We take legal action in cases of breaches, violations, and disputes related to commercial and business agreements. Additionally, we handle consumer claims, disputes with customers, criminal and civil actions related to dishonored cheques, and disputes arising from corporate and bank guarantees.
Our services include:
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Feasibility Report
- Joint Ventures and Collaborations
- Commercial Contracts
- Regulatory Advice and Litigation
- Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
- Foreign Investment and Cross-Border Transactions
- Consumer rights practices
- IBC practices & Restructuring and Insolvency
3. Constitutional Issues Resolution
The Constitution guarantees all citizens their fundamental rights as well as protects them from any unreasonable, arbitrary, or unjust actions resulting from the laws or directions of executives or legislatures. Accordingly, legal redressals are routinely sought by citizens before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India against infringement of their rights.
At Pro-Rights Legal, we formulate legal arguments by adapting to the developing and advancing constitutional and policy amendments. We develop novel and complex legal theories by analyzing the regulations, allowing us to anticipate any legal challenges that may arise during litigation. Further, such legal theories enable our lawyers to develop innovative solutions to avoid any needless litigation to our clients. We also indulge in the analysis of the business implications of legislative changes and offer adequate plans and strategies to mitigate them.
4. Dispute resolution & Arbitration Practice
We, at the Pro-Rights Legal, have a specialised Arbitration Practice Group consisting of members with extensive experience and expertise in handling all phases of complex commercial and treaty arbitrations, including advising on negotiation strategy, developing dispute resolution plans, drafting pleadings, conducting arbitration hearings and, where necessary, seeking resource from courts, including in respect of appointment of arbitrators, grant of interim relief, challenge and enforcement of arbitration awards.
With extensive experience in international commercial and investor-state arbitrations and disputes across all key sectors globally, we represent our clients in investment arbitration, joint venture and M&A disputes, commercial arbitrations as well as enforcing or challenging awards and foreign judgments in the sectors of energy, banking and finance, construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology and telecommunications, etc.
5. Immigration & Customs Laws
Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal services in immigration law, ensuring seamless assistance to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of local and international immigration regulations.
The Customs Advisory Practice (CAP) of Pro-Rights Legal provides end-to-end solutions to legal challenges faced in cross border business transactions with emphasis on ensuring legal compliance with customs and other allied laws while also gaining from tax planning opportunities and incentives given through various Government policies. We envision multiple possible scenarios and accordingly our solutions are aimed at mitigating long term risks. We strive to work towards holistic solutions factoring in not only Customs laws but also allied laws including SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies), Foreign Trade Policy, Food laws, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, The Legal Metrology Act, etc.
Scope of Services
- Visa Assistance
- Citizenship and Residency
- Business and Corporate Immigration
- Family Immigration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
6. Information Technology, E-Commerce & Cyber Law Practice
(Data privacy, Data Protection & Non-Disclosure)
E-Commerce Practices
As an Information technology law firm in India, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complex legal landscape of the technology industry in India by providing timely and effective legal solutions. Our reputation as a leading Information technology law firm in India is a result of our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence.
No matter the size of your organization, whether a startup, a multinational corporation, or a government agency, our experienced technology lawyers are equipped to provide you with the legal expertise and support you need to achieve your goals in the technology industry.
Our Services
- Intellectual property protection, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
- Contract drafting and negotiation for technology-related agreements, such as software licensing, IT service agreements, and technology development contracts.
- Data protection and privacy compliance and assistance with other data protection regulations.
- Cyber security and data breach response planning.
- Litigation and dispute resolution related to technology disputes, such as software licensing disputes, patent infringement claims, and breach of contract disputes.
Digital media and entertainment law, including advising on content distribution agreements, copyright, and licensing issues.
Cyber Law Practice
We provide comprehensive legal Services to our clients to protect from the cybercrimes and remedy, if they are victim of hacking, phishing, and other mode of cybercrimes. We provide various following services to our clients to face complex changes that are inevitable for the smooth functioning of e-commerce and electronic/digital world, namely:
- Electronic contracts
- Digital signatures
- Security procedure for electronic records and digital signature
- Proceedings before Certifying Authorities and Controller of Certifying Authorities,
- Procedure before Certifying authorities to obtain License to issue digital signature certificates
- Various types of computer crimes defined under the I.T. Act 2000.
- Proceedings before Adjudicating Officer
- Proceeding and enquiry/inquiries done by adjudication officers under the said Act
- Proceeding before Cyber Appellate Tribunal
- Appeal from order of Adjudicating Officer to Cyber Appellate Tribunal
- Appeal from order of Cyber Appellate Tribunal to High Court
- Complaints pertaining to the offences or contraventions committed outside India
Acquiring Licenses and Regulatory Approvals
This service includes assisting E-commerce businesses in obtaining the necessary permits, licences and regulatory approvals required to operate legally within their industry.
Data Protection
Data protection is paramount in E-commerce, as these platforms include sensitive personal and financial information of consumers. We assist businesses in implementing robust data protection measures, including privacy policies, data security protocols and compliance to safeguard against data breaches and protect consumer privacy rights.
IT Practices
Intellectual Property Protection
We provides comprehensive intellectual property protection services, including patents, trademarks and copyrights, tailored to the unique needs of clients in the technology sector.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
We assist in drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements such as software licensing, IT service agreements and technology development contracts.
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance
We guide on data protection and privacy compliance, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and other data protection laws. We help clients develop comprehensive compliance programs and provide assistance with regulatory investigations and audits.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We offer litigation and dispute resolution services for technology disputes, including software licensing disputes, patent infringement claims and breach of contract disputes.
Advisory Services
We offer advisory services on a range of technology-related matters, including online banking fraud, cyber-crimes, Internet of Things (IoT), cyber forensic, FinTech regulations, crypto currencies, artificial intelligence law and regulations and more.
7. Environmental Law Practice
We at Pro-Rights Legal recognize that environmental preservation must be achieved without hindering our clients’ business growth. Our team is well-versed in the technical requirements for establishing industries in compliance with environmental laws and is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients.
Our team of lawyers is highly skilled in a range of environmental laws, including but not limited to the Water Act of 1974, the Forest Act of 1980, the Air Act of 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act of 1991, and the Biological Diversity Act of 2002. We have represented clients before the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, addressing irregularities in compensation assessments and ensuring adherence to legal standards. Additionally, we have significant experience defending clients before Pollution Control Boards.
8. Labour, Industrial & Employment Disputes Resolution
Pro-Rights Legal advises clients on the complex regulatory and legal aspects of employment and labour law in order to enable full compliance with all the applicable laws and provisions. Our firm is actively involved in drafting and reviewing of employment documentation and advising on a wide range of labour law related queries, including structuring of ESOPs, share valuation, transfer of employees, termination, non-compete issues, etc. Our team predominantly represents companies and their management on employment related projects and litigation. From individual employee disputes, workplace or policy issues, to investigations and employee retention, retrenchment & restructuring, we help clients across sectors to identify, plan and implement effective risk minimisation strategies.
Our firm advises on the following areas:
- Employment Strategy and Documentation
- Employee Benefits
- Employee stock options and share valuation
- Company Policies
- Labour Law Advisory Services
- Employment Termination
- Transfer of Employment
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Employment Claims
- Employment Contracts
- POSH Implementation
9. Regulatory Approvals, Licensing & Franchising Services
We, at the Pro-Rights Legal, leads the regulatory and compliance, approvals in India, offering comprehensive services to help businesses navigate the complex regulatory landscape. We specialize in ensuring that companies meet all legal and compliance obligations, in sectors like finance, technology infrastructure, avoidance of legal pitfalls and more.
Our skilled corporate compliance lawyers provide tailored solutions for setting up businesses, managing ongoing compliance and ensuring adherence to Indian legal standards. For businesses expanding into India, Pro-Rights Legal acts as the best partner in obtaining licenses, managing regulatory filings and ensuring full legal compliance.
Services Offered:
- Tariff Determination Assistance
- Licensing, Approval and Clearance Services
- Compliance services
- Representation before Regulatory Bodies and Tribunals
10. Criminal law practice
The Pro-Rights Legal has significant experience in the field of criminal litigation in India. We are widely recognized as amongst the best law firms for criminal law and are considered the go-to firm for white-collar crime. In addition to white-collar crime, we adeptly handle a variety of cases covering issues such as violent crime, defamation, crimes against property, cyber-crime, medical negligence, etc.
Our lawyers have vast experience in representing clients in all Courts, from the Supreme Court and State High Courts to the District Courts, as well as before investigative and adjudicating authorities. Our lawyers are proficient in criminal law practice and are experts in defending offences under:
- Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (erstwhile known as Indian Penal Code, 1860)
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
- The Arms Act,1959
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
- The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
- The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
- Cyber Crimes
- Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
- Scheduled Offences in National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
- Economic Offenses
- Corporate Crimes
11. Builder Buyer & Real Estate Dispute Resolution
The team has in-depth understanding of the commercial and legal complexities pertaining to the ownership of land, acquisition of land, land use and conversion, regulatory and approval issues, foreign investment, etc. assisting clients in planning the structure of and negotiating complex transactions.
The Firm also advises clients on real estate financing and assists in the structuring and documentation of real estate mortgages, trust deeds, contracts of sale, and other financing transactions & management contracts, to providing complex advisory for land acquisition, township development and slum rehabilitation projects.
Our lawyers consistently handle various complex real estate disputes before the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court, Consumer Commissions and District Courts. These range from complex commercial disputes to individual cases filed by consumers. Our lawyers advise on strategy under the applicable legal and regulatory framework and work towards comprehensive long-term solutions for clients.
With the coming into force of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the establishment of the Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERA) in each State, the entire sector has undergone a sea change. We have carved out a niche practice in the field of RERA litigation, appearing before the RERA Authorities and the Real Estate Appellate Tribunals. Further, with the advent of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), the ability of homebuyers to initiate proceedings has been positively affirmed. We have been increasingly handling such disputes in NCLT and NCLAT in this regard.
12. Medical & Pharma Laws (healthcare & life sciences)
Be it setting up or acquiring a drug manufacturing facility, importing specialised ingredients to manufacture health and beauty products, conducting clinical / bioequivalence / bioavailability trials or simply marketing nutraceuticals, supplements or health foods – there are multiple legal and business considerations unique to India. Our practice specialists are here to guide our clients through every nuance of the law and compliances thereunder.
As a healthcare law firm, we represent clients in a wide range of litigation and dispute resolution matters specific to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. This includes product liability claims, regulatory enforcement actions, commercial disputes, and intellectual property litigation. Our healthcare attorneys advocate for our client’s interests in courts and regulatory proceedings, delivering effective resolution strategies and favourable outcomes.
Our expertise extends in crafting agreements tailored to various aspects of healthcare operations, ensuring legal clarity, enforceability and alignment with our client’s objectives. We specialize in negotiating, drafting and vetting contracts related to collaboration with third-party portals and organizations, facilitating seamless partnerships that drive innovation and expand service offerings.
13. Telecommunication, Media & Technology Laws (TMT & TDSAT)
Our team is widely regarded for its ability to evaluate new and complex technology business models to help our clients identify the most commercially viable ways to commercialize these models while still adhering to the legal and regulatory constraints in the sector.
We work with technology companies, assist them in drafting and negotiating cutting-edge technology agreements on areas as diverse as co-location, online user arrangements, payment portals, platforms, and the shared economy model. We regularly negotiate framework and local agreements across widespread jurisdictions, including Europe, North America, and South-East Asia. We are the preferred legal advisors for a wide range of emerging technology businesses in the FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, RegTech, OTT, and streaming services sectors.
In the Media sector, we help clients navigate advertising and marketing laws and make viable content campaigns and products and advise on ethics-related issues. We have advised clients on some of the most paradigm-shifting regulatory-related matters in the country as well as in respect of some of the largest telecom acquisitions in the country. We are preferred advisors for telecom companies operating in India and regularly assist clients with government policy and regulatory issues, and frequently represented clients before the Department of Telecommunications and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
14. Contract drafting & Vetting
Contracts between business partners, such as Purchase and Sale agreements or Joint Venture agreements, often involve future consideration, contingent on events that will occur after the contract comes into force. These contracts are usually focused on legal issues involved in the transaction and not on the financial and accounting aspects of how the future compensation will be calculated.
Our Commercial Law team comprises legal experts from diverse academic backgrounds like Finance, Accounting, Science & Technology among others, and are fully equipped with the skill set to carefully review an imperfect contract and present to you a thoroughly examined version consistent with both, business needs and the governing law and policy.
Legal vetting involves a meticulous examination of documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws. When contracts undergo legal vetting, it entails a comprehensive review of the agreement’s clauses to achieve the following objectives: safeguarding interests, defining specific roles, providing monetary security, establishing legal remedies, clarifying issues, and ensuring clarity in terms and conditions.
We conduct thorough vetting of existing agreements, providing expert advice on necessary modifications and improvements. Additionally, our team offers interpretation services, ensuring a clear understanding of the terms and conditions within the agreements. We excel in agreement management, skilfully navigating negotiations and facilitating successful renewals.
Our Services:
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Procurement Agreements
- Tri-partie agreement
- Joint Venture Agreement
- Authorisation Agreement
- Service Agreement
- Supply Agreement
- Sale & Supply Agreement
- Technical Agreement
- Franchisee Agreements
- Marketing Agreement
- Job Work Agreement
- Licensing Agreement
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
15. IP Protection & Portfolio Management
The Firm possesses expertise in prosecution and opposition of all forms of IP matters, advising clients on IP protection strategies, litigation matters and IP portfolio management. The Firm was conceived to meet the growing demand from Indian and International clients for a dedicated, responsive and strategic approach in securing and enforcing IP rights in India. In this rapidly improving and changing atmosphere in the IP field, the Firm is geared to advise its clients on how to develop, register and protect their IP portfolio.
The Firm facilitates and synergizes the creation of Intellectual Property protection law, the prosecution, enforcement and ultimately the strengthening. The Firm offers end to end services in the fields of Intellectual Property Law in India, and is constantly recognized amongst leading Intellectual Property Law Firms in India.
The Firm aims to foster creation of Intellectual Property, by conducting and assisting in prosecution of various Intellectual property laws in India and strengthening its clients’ IP portfolios. With the firm’s headquarters in Delhi, the firm is known to be one of the best Intellectual Law Firms in Delhi. The firm’s mission is to be the most well-reputed and credible IPR law firm in India.
The Firm provides strategic advice and support to clients concerning the protection, exploitation and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights. We assist with trademark filing and oppositions. We also manage the trademark portfolio of our clients and advise them on infringement and enforcement strategies tailored to their business needs.
We have vast experience in representing clients in Intellectual Property litigation across various High Courts and before the Supreme Court in matters concerning trademark infringement, passing off disputes, domain name disputes and copyright violations. Our IPR lawyers cater to clients across various sectors like media and entertainment, retail and FMCG, pharmaceuticals, etc.
16. Taxation: International & Local ( DT & IDT)
The success of our Taxation practice is based on our market awareness and commercial acumen, combined with our rapport with Indian regulators. The hallmark of our practice lies in our ability to get on board quickly, with a proactive and pragmatic approach and recognise the commercial needs of the client. This ensures quality advice across sectors and structures, including new-age businesses and uncharted, first-time transactions coming up in the face of changing financial engineering.
Our Taxation team has deep experience in structuring all kinds of transactions and reorganisations, ESOPs, double taxation avoidance agreements, permanent establishment advisory, tax litigation, comparative analysis for choice of jurisdiction for investment into or establishing presence in India and advisory on a broad range of direct and indirect tax matters. Known for our expertise and ability to guide domestic and international clients in a legally sound yet practical and efficient manner, we set the standard for both direct and indirect tax matters.
Direct Tax
We offer specialised advisory services on matters that include
- General Corporate Taxation
- Corporate Reorganisations
- Cross Border M&A
- Structuring of foreign investments, overseas direct investments, transfer pricing advisory, private equity funds, not for profit organisations, private wealth management funds, black money laws, digital businesses, stock awards.
Indirect Tax
Our Indirect tax team includes people from varied background, also including prior stints at the big firms, encompassing experience in addressing a broad spectrum of complex matters. At Pro-Rights Legal, we focus on matters pertaining to transaction advisory, tax modelling, advising on tax efficient supply chain model and feasibility analysis of business transactions, carrying out tax optimisation studies with the help of simulations, advise on tax benefits and exemptions available to businesses and applicability of trade control laws.
17. Competition & Antitrust Laws
Our Competition/Antitrust team is at the forefront of legal and regulatory developments and ideally placed to helm and deliver pragmatic and bespoke solutions for our clients. We are deeply invested in devising innovative and practical solutions to address complex antitrust issues, backed by our years of experience, credibility and interface with the regulator and collaboration with reputed economists and senior litigators.
The team has developed strong and nuanced expertise, advising domestic and international clients across traditional as well new-age digital / information technology sectors.
We can deal comfortably with all aspects of Competition Law in India. We advise and represent clients in relation to anticompetitive agreements, abuses of dominant position and merger control. We regularly engage with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the office of the Director General (DG) in relation to complaints of breaches of Competition Law and investigations. We also represent clients in appeals before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and the Supreme Court of India, as well as in cases brought before the High Courts.
18. FEMA & FERA
We offer extensive assistance and representation in securing essential approvals and permits from esteemed regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA), and the Ministry of Finance, for foreign investment. Our services strictly adhere to industry-standard proposals and agreements to ensure absolute compliance and prevent any discrepancies. We also specialize in Foreign Exchange Management Act Consultancy, covering the entire spectrum of foreign exchange law, providing comprehensive guidance and support.
- Advisory on the permissible foreign exchange activities and procedures involved
- Advisory on various foreign exchange matters under FEMA including matters relating to inbound investment into India and outbound investment outside India
- Joint Ventures in India/ Abroad
- Advisory on various approvals under FEMA from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and compliance with requirements prescribed by the RBI
- Preparing & Filing periodic statutory requirements with RBI
- Compounding of Contraventions / Offences with the Regional Office & Central Office (Mumbai) of the Reserve Bank of India
- External Commercial Borrowings, Issue of foreign currency convertible bonds and related matters
- Periodical FEMA Compliances
- FEMA Audit and Due Diligence
- NRI & PIO related matters
- Opening of liaison office, project office & branch office in India
- All types of Reserve Bank of India approval
- Foreign collaboration agreement with various types of government approvals
- Drafting Subscription & Shareholders’ Agreements.
- Issue and Transfer of Shares from Non-residents to residents and from residents to Non-Residents.