Business Lawyers
Welcome to Esplora Legal—your trusted partner for comprehensive business legal services in India. Whether you're starting a new venture, drafting crucial business contracts, acquiring an existing business, or entering into a joint venture, our expert corporate lawyers in India provide tailored, practical, and strategic legal solutions to help your enterprise succeed.
Business Formation Lawyers India: Lay the Strongest Foundation for Your Business
Starting a business is exciting, but it requires solid legal groundwork to ensure long-term success and compliance. Our experienced business formation lawyers in India guide entrepreneurs and companies through every step of the formation process, including:
- Choosing the optimal legal structure (Private Limited Company, LLP, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, branch office, representative office or liaison office).
- Drafting and filing incorporation documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) or other regulatory bodies in India.
- Obtaining necessary licenses and registrations (GST, Shops & Establishment, Import-Export Code and other sector-specific licenses).
- Compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
- Setting up shareholder agreements, share subscription agreements, business transfer agreements, joint venture agreements or other commercial agreements.
With Esplora Legal by your side, you gain a strategic legal partner who ensures your new business starts on the right path, mitigating risks and avoiding costly legal pitfalls.
Corporate Lawyers India: Secure & Enforceable Agreements That Protect Your Interests
Clear, enforceable contracts are the backbone of every successful business relationship. Our dedicated team of corporate lawyers in India specializes in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including:
- Shareholder and Partnership agreements
- Vendor and supplier contracts
- Employment and non-disclosure agreements
- Service and distribution agreements
- Joint venture and technology collaboration contracts
We ensure your contracts are customized, legally compliant, and protect your rights while minimizing liabilities. Whether you’re entering new business relationships or renegotiating existing agreements, Esplora Legal provides the expertise to safeguard your interests.
Business Acquisition Lawyers India: Navigate Complex Mergers & Acquisitions with Confidence
Acquiring a business requires careful legal scrutiny to protect your investment and ensure a smooth transaction. Our expert corporate lawyers in India offer end-to-end legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and buyouts, including:
- Conducting comprehensive due diligence on target companies.
- Structuring transactions for tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, share subscription agreements, asset purchase agreements, business transfer agreements, joint venture agreements and related documents.
- Managing approvals and compliance with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Competition Commission of India (CCI), RBI, SEBI, AMR, SAFE and other authorities.
- Advising on post-acquisition integration and dispute resolution.
At Esplora Legal, we combine local knowledge with international legal expertise to guide your acquisitions seamlessly and mitigate risks associated with cross-border, domestic, and small business acquisition deals.
Business Dispute Lawyers India: Commercial Dispute Resolution Experts
Resolve Business Conflicts with Confidence – Trusted Business Dispute Lawyers in India at Esplora LegalAt Esplora Legal, we understand that business disputes can disrupt operations, strain partnerships, and impact profitability. Our team of experienced business dispute lawyers in India delivers strategic, cost-effective, and timely solutions to resolve commercial conflicts through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation.
Our dedicated team handles a wide range of business disputes, including:
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes: Disagreements between shareholders, partners, or directors regarding profit sharing, decision-making, or exit terms.
- Breach of Contract: Legal remedies for breaches involving vendor agreements, service contracts, licensing, or employment terms.
- Franchise, Agency & Distribution Disputes: Enforcement of rights and obligations under commercial arrangements, including non-compete and termination issues.
- Intellectual Property (IP) Disputes: Protection and enforcement of IP rights involving trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Real Estate & Lease Disputes: Business property disagreements, including commercial lease breaches or misuse of premises.
- Business Torts: Cases involving misrepresentation, fraud, defamation, or interference with contractual relationships.
Whether you’re dealing with a breach of contract, a shareholder conflict, or a commercial litigation matter—our team is ready to help.
Why Choose Esplora Legal as Your Corporate Lawyers in India?
- International Reach with Local Expertise: Offices in India, China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan empower us to assist Indian businesses expanding abroad or foreign companies entering India.
- Client-Centric Approach: We tailor solutions to your unique business goals and challenges.
- Experienced Legal Team: Our partners and associates are seasoned experts in corporate law and commercial transactions.
- Comprehensive Services: From business formation to contracts and acquisitions, we cover the entire corporate legal spectrum.
- Transparent & Competitive Fees: Quality legal advice at just legal fees.
Get Started with India’s Trusted Business Formation, Contract & Acquisition Lawyers Today!
Whether you're launching a startup, drafting complex contracts, entering into a joint venture or acquiring another company, Esplora Legal provides the dedicated legal support your business deserves. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you achieve your business goals with confidence.
Meet Our Team
Divya Hazra
Divya Hazra is an international corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience, currently based between Mumbai and Shanghai. Having worked across three jurisdictions—India, the United States, and China—she specializes in advising large and medium-sized corporations and private equity funds on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
She has significant expertise in structuring and executing transactions under India’s Press Note 3 (PN3) regime, including sensitive cross-border investments and joint ventures involving Chinese parties. Divya regularly advises Indian Fortune 500 companies on their M&A transactions in China, as well as Indian listed companies in the automotive sector on licensing Chinese technology and forming strategic joint ventures. In addition, she advises European and U.S. clients on M&A and joint ventures in India, helping them navigate India’s regulatory and commercial landscape.
Divya holds an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, New York. She is admitted to practice law in India and New York, and combines her multi-jurisdictional legal training with on-the-ground experience in China to guide clients through regulatory, commercial, and cultural complexities in cross-border deals.
Sampriti Sridhar
Sampriti Sridhar is a corporate lawyer based in Bengaluru, India. With 12 years of specialized experience in venture capital, private equity, and corporate transactions, she advises domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, joint ventures, and corporate governance. She has previously worked at some of India’s leading law firms including AZB & Partners and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and has also served as a Legal Counsel at Lake Shore India Retail Venture Fund, Mumbai. Sampriti is admitted to practice law in India and holds legal education from School of Excellence in Law, Chennai and Columbia Law School, New York.
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Business formation lawyers assist with selecting the appropriate legal structure (such as Private Limited Company, LLP, sole proprietorship, branch office, representative office and liaison office), registering the business with relevant authorities, drafting incorporation documents, and ensuring compliance with Indian laws and regulations.
Choosing the right structure depends on factors like liability protection, taxation, number of founders, and investment plans. Our business formation lawyers in India can assess your specific needs and recommend the best structure to support growth and compliance.
Key documents include identity and address proof of shareholders and directors, a registered office address, MOA (Memorandum of Association), AOA (Articles of Association), and digital signatures. Our legal team helps you compile and file everything accurately.
Contracts are legally binding. Hiring a corporate lawyer in India ensures your agreements are legally sound, enforceable, and protect you from future disputes. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts tailored to your specific industry and needs.
We handle a wide range of contracts, including partnership agreements, vendor/supplier contracts, employment agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, service agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, business transfer agreements and more. Each is customized to your business requirements.
A typical acquisition includes due diligence, drafting a term sheet, drafting and negotiating contracts, obtaining regulatory approvals (if applicable), and finalizing the transaction. Our business acquisition lawyers in India manage the entire legal process for you.
Due diligence involves reviewing the target company’s legal, financial, operational, and compliance status to identify risks. This is a critical step to protect your investment, benchmarking indemnity and avoid legal or regulatory surprises post-acquisition.
Yes, subject to Indian FDI regulations and sector-specific rules. Esplora Legal has experience advising foreign clients on structuring deals, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions involving Indian businesses.
Timelines can vary depending on the complexity, size of the deal, due diligence findings, and regulatory approvals. Typically, it ranges from 2 to 6 months. Our lawyers ensure timely execution with minimal delays.
A business dispute lawyer handles legal conflicts arising in commercial settings—such as breach of contract, shareholder disputes, or partnership disagreements—by representing clients in court, arbitration, or negotiation.
Common disputes include breach of contract, shareholder or partnership disagreements, delayed payments, real estate lease violations, franchise and distribution issues, and intellectual property infringements.
Timelines vary based on complexity and the dispute resolution method. Mediation can take weeks, arbitration a few months, and court litigation can take a year or more. We aim for speedy resolution whenever possible.
Costs depend on the nature of the dispute, legal complexity, and whether it involves litigation or arbitration. We offer transparent, competitive fee structures aligned with client needs.
Yes. Many business disputes are resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods like mediation or arbitration. Our team often resolves matters without formal litigation.
Contact Esplora Legal – Your Business Lawyers in India
We offer dedicated legal support for business formation, contract drafting, and navigating complex acquisitions in India. Contact our team today for a consultation.
