Advocate Services
Lawyers, also known as attorneys, are professionals who are trained and licensed to practice law. They provide legal advice and representation to clients in a wide range of legal matters, such as criminal and civil litigation, contract disputes, real estate transactions, and family law issues. In India, lawyers must complete a five-year undergraduate degree in law (LLB) and pass an examination to become a member of a state bar council, which is the regulatory body that oversees the legal profession in the state. They can also register with the Bar Council of India (BCI) to practice law in the entire country.
In India, there are also Public Prosecutors and Government Advocates who are appointed by the state government and are responsible for representing the government in criminal trials. Lawyers can work in a variety of settings, such as private law firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Some specialize in a specific area of law, such as criminal law, corporate law, or intellectual property law.
Lawyers have a wide range of duties, which may include:
- Advising clients on legal matters: Lawyers provide legal advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of issues, such as contract disputes, criminal charges, and real estate transactions.
- Representing clients in court: Lawyers represent clients in legal proceedings, such as trials, hearings, and negotiations, and advocate on their behalf.
- Drafting legal documents: Lawyers prepare and review legal documents, such as contracts, deeds, and briefs, to ensure that they are legally sound and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- Investigating cases: Lawyers conduct research and gather evidence to support their clients’ cases.
- Negotiating settlements: Lawyers may negotiate settlements between parties to resolve disputes without going to trial.
- Advocating for the rights of clients: Lawyers have the duty to advocate and protect the rights of their clients, regardless of their own personal opinions.
- Maintaining client confidentiality: Lawyers are required to keep information provided by clients confidential.
- Keeping updated with legal developments and changes in laws.
- Complying with the code of professional conduct and ethics.
Prime range of White Collar Professional services provided by Advocates are:
Competition Act Compliance
India’s competition law prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant positions. It regulates merger control transactions or combinations of enterprises, with hefty fines, prosecution, and damages likely to be levied by the Appellate Tribunal. Financial thresholds require detailed information on worldwide turnover and assets, and decisional practices of the Competition Commission, Appeal Tribunal, and Supreme Court have taken some unusual twists and turns. Experts advise clients on a variety of matters including anti-trust dispute resolution, merger filings, leniency applications, compliance audits and dawn raids.
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Merger & Acquisition and Corporate Restructuring
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are transactions in which a company combines with or acquires another company, typically with the goal of achieving economies of scale, expanding market share, or increasing profitability. M&As can be structured as a merger of equals, where two companies combine to form a new entity, or as an acquisition, where one company takes over another.
Whereas, Corporate restructuring is the process of reorganizing a company’s operations, finances and structure in order to increase its financial performance, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. This can involve a number of changes, such as divestitures, spin-offs, asset sales and bankruptcy proceedings. The goal of corporate restructuring is to enable the company to be more agile in responding to changes in its environment and ultimately improve its long-term prospects for success.
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Litigation Assistance and Alternative dispute Resolution
There are several types of litigation, including civil litigation, family law litigation, taxation litigation and medical litigation. Civil litigation concerns private disputes between individuals or companies and involves the filing of charges by one party against another. Family law involves disputes related to domestic matters and are decided in the family courts. Matters that are dealt with by family courts include divorce, paternity and child custody. We also offer contract violations litigation services as well as corporate legal matters.
Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a set of procedures used to resolve conflicts or disputes outside of a traditional courtroom setting. ADR includes methods such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and others. The goal of ADR is to provide a quicker, less formal, and often less expensive means of resolving disputes compared to litigation. ADR can be used in a wide range of disputes, including commercial, employment, family, and personal injury cases.
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Employement and Labour related laws
Labour and Employment laws in India regulate the relationship between employers and employees, and cover issues such as working hours, minimum wages, leave, and health and safety standards. The primary laws governing labour and employment in India include the Industrial Disputes Act, the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, and the Employees’ State Insurance Act.
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Wealth and Property Dispute Management
It refer to conflicts that arise over the ownership, control, and distribution of assets, including real estate, personal property, and financial assets. These disputes can occur between individuals, families, businesses, or government entities. The Indian legal system recognizes several forms of property ownership and disputes, including disputes over inheritance, property partition, property rights and boundaries, and disputes arising from property transactions. The Indian Evidence Act and the Indian Contract Act are two of the primary legal frameworks that govern property disputes in India.
Resolution of wealth and property disputes in India can be a lengthy and complex process, and often requires the assistance of legal experts. Alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, mediation, and negotiation, may also be utilized to resolve property disputes in India.
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Intellectual Property Rights
The Indian Patent Act, provides for the protection of intellectual property rights in India. The act covers patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, copyrights, and trade secrets.
The Intellectual Property Act aims to promote innovation and creativity by providing legal means to protect intellectual property rights in India and to prevent unauthorized use of such rights. The act is administered by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, which is the main authority for the registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights in India.
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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
The POCSO Act defines various forms of sexual abuse, including sexual harassment, assault, and exploitation, and provides for stringent punishment for the perpetrators of such crimes. The act recognizes that children are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation and therefore, requires authorities to take proactive measures to prevent such crimes and to provide support to victims and their families.
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Other Legal Compliances
- Custom Act, SCOMET, Foreign Trade Policy, Food Laws, Drugs And Cosmetics Act, Legal & Metrology Act
- Securities Litigation And Enforcement Services
- Debt Recovery Services
- White Collar Crime Investigations
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