Corporate Structures

“Crafting robust corporate structures that empower your business to thrive and scale in an ever-evolving marketplace.”

The landscape of Corporate Structures will remain central to the strategic success and enduring growth of businesses in India. As the business environment evolves, with a heightened emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, digital transformation, and cross-border expansion, the demand for flexible and effective corporate frameworks will become even more pronounced. India’s dynamic regulatory landscape, coupled with the rise of novel business models and economic shifts, will compel organisations to reassess and refine their corporate structures to ensure both agility and regulatory compliance. From the growing prominence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations to navigating intricate tax regimes, businesses must establish frameworks that not only safeguard their interests but also foster sustainable growth.

At Allied Law Practices, we take pride in providing our clients with bespoke legal solutions, meticulously designed to create corporate structures that not only comply with evolving regulations but also enable businesses to seize emerging opportunities. With our deep expertise and strategic foresight, we ensure that our clients are not only prepared for the challenges of today, but also poised for success in an increasingly competitive and ever-changing global market.

Service lines
Corporate Structuring and Re-structuring:
  • Tailored advice on designing optimal corporate structures for businesses of all sizes, including private and public companies, joint ventures, partnerships, and subsidiaries.
  • Assistance in corporate re-structuring, spin-offs, mergers, and acquisitions to optimise operational efficiencies, tax advantages, and governance frameworks.
Incorporation and Governance:
  • Legal support for the incorporation of companies, partnerships, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs), ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and other applicable laws.
  • Guidance on setting up governance structures, drafting Articles of Association (AoA), and ensuring compliance with shareholder rights, board structures, and corporate governance best practices.
Cross-Border Structuring:
  • Strategic counsel on cross-border corporate structures, including international joint ventures, subsidiary setups, and the establishment of foreign direct investment (FDI) compliant structures.
  • Advice on international tax laws, treaties, and compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for foreign investors.
Corporate Financing and Capital Raising:
  • Guidance on structuring private equity, venture capital, and debt financing, regulatory compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and other authorities.
  • Legal support in the creation of effective capital structures, including equity and debt instruments.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and De-mergers:
  • Comprehensive legal services for structuring mergers, acquisitions, and de-mergers, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, and other relevant legislation.
  • Due diligence, negotiations, drafting of share purchase agreements (SPAs), and post-transaction integration strategies.
Shareholder Agreements and Rights:
  • Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements to ensure fair treatment and protect minority shareholder rights.
  • Legal counsel on dispute resolution mechanisms, exit strategies, and anti-dilution provisions within shareholder agreements.
Family Business and Succession Planning:
  • Providing legal services to family-owned businesses, advising on succession planning, the setting up of family offices, and wealth management.
  • Guidance on structuring family businesses for long-term sustainability, minimising tax liabilities, and resolving disputes through governance mechanisms.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensuring corporate structures comply with regulatory frameworks, including those established by SEBI, RBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and other statutory authorities.
Intellectual Property (IP) Integration:
  • Structuring the ownership, licensing, and transfer of intellectual property assets within corporate structures to maximise value.
  • Protection of IP rights in joint ventures, partnerships, and cross-border transactions, ensuring that business structures reflect the strategic use of intangible assets.
Corporate Structuring and Re-structuring:
  • Tailored advice on designing optimal corporate structures for businesses of all sizes, including private and public companies, joint ventures, partnerships, and subsidiaries.
  • Assistance in corporate re-structuring, spin-offs, mergers, and acquisitions to optimise operational efficiencies, tax advantages, and governance frameworks.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and De-mergers:
  • Comprehensive legal services for structuring mergers, acquisitions, and de-mergers, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, and other relevant legislation.
  • Due diligence, negotiations, drafting of share purchase agreements (SPAs), and post-transaction integration strategies.
Shareholder Agreements and Rights:
  • Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements to ensure fair treatment and protect minority shareholder rights.
  • Legal counsel on dispute resolution mechanisms, exit strategies, and anti-dilution provisions within shareholder agreements.
Family Business and Succession Planning
  • Providing legal services to family-owned businesses, advising on succession planning, the setting up of family offices, and wealth management.
  • Guidance on structuring family businesses for long-term sustainability, minimising tax liabilities, and resolving disputes through governance mechanisms.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensuring corporate structures comply with regulatory frameworks, including those established by SEBI, RBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and other statutory authorities.

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