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Working with us

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.

Fees

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.

Process

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.

Scope

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.

Still unsure?

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