General Corporate & Commercial Advisory
As businesses evolve in an increasingly complex regulatory and commercial environment, timely and strategic legal advice is essential to effective decision-making, risk mitigation and long-term value creation. From business structuring and commercial contracting to ongoing compliance and governance support organisations require holistic legal counsel that is both practical and attuned to the realities of dynamic markets.
Overview
At Aequitas Law Partners, our General Corporate and Commercial Advisory practice delivers pragmatic legal solutions tailored to a client's day-to-day business operations and long-term strategic goals. We assist clients across all stages of the business lifecycle, from formation and expansion to restructuring and exit, offering seamless and commercially oriented legal support that aligns with operational and sectoral realities. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach that integrates expertise from corporate law, tax, employment, intellectual property and regulatory frameworks. This enables us to provide comprehensive advice on transactions, operational models, internal policies and risk exposures with clarity and precision. Our team advises companies across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, fintech, IT services, logistics, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, power, infrastructure, e-commerce and beyond. Regardless of sector, we take a client-first approach, ensuring our advice is practical, efficient and business-aligned. Whether supporting day-to-day decision-making or advising on complex structuring issues, we partner with management, legal, finance and compliance teams to build legally sound and operationally feasible solutions.
Areas of Expertise
- Full-spectrum corporate and commercial advisory support
- Multi-disciplinary approach integrating various legal frameworks
- Cross-industry expertise across manufacturing, fintech, IT, healthcare and more
- Entity structuring and business incorporation
- Corporate governance and secretarial support
- Commercial contracts and business arrangements
- Internal policies and compliance frameworks
- Strategic corporate advisory and succession planning
Key Services
Our comprehensive service offerings in general corporate & commercial advisory
Entity Structuring and Business Incorporation
Advising on appropriate legal structures for Indian and foreign businesses, including company formation, LLPs, joint ventures, branch and liaison offices and restructuring arrangements. We support with approvals from regulatory authorities such as the RoC, RBI, DPIIT and others.
Corporate Governance and Secretarial Support
Assisting with corporate governance frameworks, board and shareholder meetings, related party transactions, statutory disclosures and Companies Act and SEBI compliance. We also provide ongoing company secretarial support and assist in corporate housekeeping.
Commercial Contracts and Business Arrangements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including supply and distribution agreements, manufacturing arrangements, service contracts, licensing and IP agreements, outsourcing contracts, franchising, NDAs, MoUs and terms of service.
Internal Policies and Compliance Frameworks
Advising on internal policies such as whistleblower frameworks, anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, ESG-related disclosures, code of conduct, ethics, internal delegation of authority and data protection frameworks. We assist in designing legally compliant and operationally practical governance models.
Stakeholder and Board Approvals
Advising on structuring and implementing shareholder and board approvals for corporate actions such as investments, borrowings, capital changes, acquisitions, executive remuneration and re-organisations, in compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory and Licensing Support
Advising on industry-specific regulations and securing business registrations, sectoral approvals and operational licenses. We liaise with regulators to ensure compliance with evolving legal standards and business licensing requirements.
Strategic Corporate Advisory
Assisting with strategic legal issues such as corporate reorganisations, promoter arrangements, ESOP schemes, inter-group transactions, indemnity structures and succession planning. We provide counsel that is responsive to changing business priorities and market dynamics.
Why ALP?
At Aequitas Law Partners, we believe that corporate legal support should empower, not complicate, business decisions. Our corporate advisory team is defined by its responsiveness, commercial acumen and ability to deliver practical solutions in real time. We work as trusted legal partners to management and in-house teams, providing thoughtful and actionable guidance that aligns with business objectives, timelines and regulatory demands. Our cross-practice integration ensures that our clients receive seamless advice across contracts, governance, compliance and regulatory matters. Whether supporting startups, family-owned businesses or large enterprises, Aequitas Law Partners delivers the strategic corporate counsel that forms the foundation of sound business execution.