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We write a note when a question comes up often enough to be worth answering once. Each one sets out what the law requires, what it means for a company day to day, and where the obligation changes as you grow. Read them before you call us, or instead of calling us.

What to check before signing a commercial leaseSix clauses that decide whether a lease is workable, and the two that most tenants discover only when they try to leave.3 min readRead more The founders' agreement questions nobody wants to askThe conversations that feel unnecessary while everyone is getting along are precisely the ones worth having on paper.3 min readRead more DPDP readiness: a practical starting pointBefore you write a privacy policy, find out what your systems actually do with personal data. The document should describe reality.3 min readRead more Building Fair Workplace PoliciesWhat a handbook has to cover, what the law already requires of you, and the point at which headcount changes both.1 min readRead more When not to litigateA strong claim is not the same as a case worth bringing. Four questions to answer before filing anything.3 min readRead more Structuring Your Non-Profit BoardComposition, conflicts and minutes: the three things that decide whether a board holds up under scrutiny.1 min readRead more The employment paperwork most companies get wrongNot because the law is obscure, but because three documents were written at three different times by three different people.2 min readRead more Negotiating Vendor AgreementsThe clauses worth your negotiating time, and the ones that quietly move risk onto your side of the table.1 min readRead more Reading a term sheet without panicValuation is the number founders fixate on. Liquidation preference and control are the terms that decide what they end up with.3 min readRead more

Common questions

How do I start?

Book a consultation through the contact form or call the office. You will get a response within four business hours, and the first conversation establishes whether we are the right fit for your matter.

What happens in the first consultation?

We spend most of it listening. You describe the situation, we ask questions, and by the end you have an initial view of your position, the realistic options, and what pursuing each would involve. You also receive a written summary.

Do you work with clients outside Delhi?

Yes. Advisory, drafting and transactional work is handled remotely for clients across India, and increasingly for overseas clients with Indian operations. Court appearances are naturally tied to the relevant jurisdiction, and we will tell you plainly when a matter needs local counsel elsewhere.

Is my information confidential?

Yes. Everything you share is treated as confidential from the first conversation, whether or not you go on to engage us.

How do you charge?

Flat fees wherever the scope can be defined, monthly retainers for ongoing advisory work, and stage-wise estimates for contentious matters where a fixed fee would be guesswork. You always see the fee before work begins.

Are the fees on the pricing page final?

They are indicative starting points to help you budget. The final quote is confirmed after the consultation, once the scope is clear.

Do you charge for the initial consultation?

Yes, and the fee is credited against any work you commission within thirty days. Charging for it keeps the conversation substantive rather than a sales call.

How quickly will I hear back?

Within four business hours for a first enquiry. Once engaged, you get a named point of contact and an agreed response target for the work in hand.

Who will actually handle my matter?

You will know who is responsible for your matter from the outset, and that person stays accountable for it. Where a specialist is needed, we bring one in and remain your point of contact.

How will you keep me updated?

In writing, in plain language, at intervals agreed at the start. You should never have to chase us to find out where your matter stands.

What kinds of matters do you not take on?

We do not practise criminal defence, family law or taxation, and we will not act where a conflict exists. If your matter falls outside our practice, we will say so in the first conversation and point you somewhere useful.

Can you act as our in-house counsel?

Effectively, yes. The monthly retainer is designed for companies that need standing counsel without an in-house hire.

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