SLA regularly advises companies on their legal, regulatory, operational and compliance issues and represents clients in corporate governance related disputes, including disputes among joint venture partners, shareholder disputes, minority actions etc. More specifically, the firm:

• Advises on the incorporation of companies in India
• Assists clients to structure and set up operations in India
• Advises companies on investments and the formation of subsidiaries abroad
• Advises domestic and foreign clients on setting up joint ventures in India and overseas, including on the inter se rights of parties, and assists clients with this process
• Advises companies on and assists with the drafting of various corporate documents
• Advises companies on an ongoing basis on operational issues, including issues relating to board meetings, shareholders’ meetings, directors’ rights and duties etc.
• Advises companies on corporate compliance issues
• Advises companies on share transfers and allotments
• Acts for companies, shareholders and directors involved in corporate governance-related disputes

Mergers and Acquisitions

SLA advises on both routine and innovative M&A structures. The firm has represented several clients in setting up operations in India. The firm:

• Advises on various structuring issues involved in M&A deals, including determining the type of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be created, the jurisdiction in which to locate the SPV, the type of instruments etc.
• Performs legal due diligence, with an industry-specific focus (including performing due diligence on the SPV and its assets)
• Assists with drafting and reviewing documentation including term sheets, definitive agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, escrow agreements, stock swap agreements, employment agreements etc.
• Works with investment banks and accountancy practices to render seamless services to clients
• Advises on legal and compliance issues related to corporate law requirements and securities laws, government approvals and statutory filings

Private Equity

SLA is able to represent clients both entering into and exiting from private equity investments. The firm has represented both Indian and international clients making private equity investments into India, and can guide clients through the numerous legal issues surrounding private equity in India, including by:

• Representing developers obtaining private equity funding
• Advising on and assisting with the structuring of SPVs for private equity investments
• Advising on foreign private equity fund investments into companies and SPVs
• Representing developers on share issues to allow the exit of private equity funds.