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24+ Practice Areas

We do not offer services. We deploy legal architecture.

We engineer the legal framework before the engagement letter and then execute it under the TCL standard of technical, commercial and legal precision.

Strategy in law is the foundation. Every advisory we deliver is measured against the TCL standard, so that legal output serves the business objective it was commissioned for.
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Practice areas spanning every domain a business operating in India encounters
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Years of strategic legal counsel across sectors, jurisdictions and regulatory regimes
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Pan-India offices delivering consistent quality with local expertise
Core disciplines

Six pillars that carry the weight of your legal operations.

Each of these disciplines has been refined over decades of mandates. They are not siloed. The M&A team reads the data privacy exposure. The employment team reads the commercial contract. The tax team reads the corporate structure. The framework integrates.

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Tax & Indirect Tax

GST | Customs | Direct Tax

Classification disputes, ITC architecture, e-way bill compliance, appellate representation, and anti-profiteering defense. Counsel that has been present since GST went live on 1 July 2017.

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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Arbitration | Mediation | Conciliation

Domestic and international arbitration under ICC, SIAC and LCIA rules, mediation, conciliation, clause drafting, and the enforcement and challenge of awards.

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Corporate & Commercial

Governance | Structuring | Contracts

Entity formation, board governance, shareholders agreements, commercial contracts, and the full secretarial lifecycle under the Companies Act 2013.

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Data Privacy & Protection

DPDPA | GDPR Alignment | DPO

DPDPA compliance through the Vibe Data Privacy(TM) framework: Data Protection Impact Assessments, Purpose Registers, consent architecture, and cross-border data transfer structuring.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy side | Sell side | Cross border

Term sheet to integration. Strategy, structure, due diligence, documentation, and regulatory clearances for transactions across every sector.

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Employment & Labour

Labour Codes | POSH | DPDPA | Termination Defence

Four Labour Codes implementation, POSH compliance, employee data protection under DPDPA, wrongful termination employer defence, employment contracts, and industrial dispute counsel across ten offices.

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Full practice index

Every discipline a business operating in India encounters.

Our legal services span across a broad range of practice areas, including Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Arbitration, Data Privacy & Data Protection, Corporate Law, Employment Law, and much more. Our firm's multidisciplinary approach ensures that each case is handled with a tailored strategy.

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Goods & Services Tax

Classification, ITC, e-way bill, anti-profiteering and appellate tribunal representation since 2017

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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Domestic and international arbitration, mediation, conciliation, clause drafting and award enforcement

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Commercial & Civil Litigation

Commercial suits, civil litigation, writ jurisdiction, interim relief, appeals and execution before the courts

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04

General Corporate and Commercial Laws

Entity formation, governance, shareholders agreements, and the full secretarial lifecycle

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy side, sell side, cross border and restructuring mandates from term sheet to integration

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Data Privacy and Protection

DPDPA compliance, Vibe Data Privacy framework, DPIAs, cross border data transfer architecture

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Labour and Employment Laws

Labour Codes implementation, POSH compliance, employee data DPDPA, wrongful termination defence, contracts and workplace investigations

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Intellectual Property Laws

Trademark, patent, copyright, trade secret protection and IP commercialisation strategies

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Banking & Finance

Lending, securities, restructuring, RBI compliance, digital lending, and insolvency matters

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Real Estate & Infrastructure

RERA, project structuring, SEZ, land acquisition, and construction contract advisory

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Regulatory Advisory

FEMA, competition law, anti-trust, environmental compliance, and sector-specific regulatory guidance

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Direct Tax

Income tax planning, transfer pricing, advance rulings, and tax treaty interpretation

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13

Competition and Anti-Trust

Merger filings, abuse of dominance, anti-competitive agreements, and CCI proceedings

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14

White Collar Crime

Internal investigations, PMLA, SEBI enforcement, and regulatory prosecution defense

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Contracts

Master service agreements, NDAs, SaaS, franchise, distribution, and AI governance contracts

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Insolvency & Bankruptcy

CIRP, liquidation, s.29A eligibility, resolution plans, and NCLAT appellate strategy

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17

Capital Markets

IPO, pre-IPO readiness, SEBI ICDR, SEBI LODR, and QIP and rights issue documentation

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18

Artificial Intelligence

AI governance frameworks, model liability, training data compliance, and regulatory strategy

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19

Customs

Import-export classification, customs valuation, anti-dumping, and DGFT policy interpretation

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FinTech

Payment aggregator licensing, digital lending RBI guidelines, and fintech regulatory strategy

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21

Business Setup Advisory

FDI structuring, entity incorporation, FEMA compliance, and regulatory clearance for market entry

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Startup Advisory

Founder agreements, ESOP design, seed and Series funding documentation, and pivot restructuring

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Energy, Infrastructure & Resources

PPP, concession agreements, power purchase, and mining and natural resource regulatory compliance

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24

TMT Laws

Technology, media and telecom regulatory compliance, licensing, and content distribution agreements

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Insurance & Reinsurance

IRDAI compliance, policy wording, claims disputes, and reinsurance treaty structuring

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Defence & Aerospace

Offset obligations, FDI approval, industrial licensing, and defence procurement compliance

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The TCL Framework™

Every matter is analysed through three lenses. The lenses have to agree.

A legal opinion that is technically wrong is dangerous. A commercial argument that cannot be papered is theatre. Our framework reads every issue under all three lenses, simultaneously, on the same page, by the same hand.

  • Technical: understanding the subject matter, industry context, and operational realities that shape legal requirements
  • Commercial: aligning legal solutions with business objectives, risk appetite, and commercial practicalities
  • Legal: applying deep legal expertise to structure compliant, defensible, and effective solutions
Pan-India presence

Consistent quality. Local expertise. Ten offices.

Our integrated network ensures that every mandate receives the same standard of counsel, regardless of the jurisdiction the matter arises in.

Answers

What clients ask before they engage us.

Short, direct, on the record.

01What legal services does AMLEGALS provide in India?

AMLEGALS provides comprehensive legal services across 24+ practice areas including GST & Indirect Taxation, Corporate & Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, Data Privacy & DPDPA Compliance, Labour & Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Banking & Finance, Real Estate, and Regulatory Compliance. Our TCL Framework (Technical-Commercial-Legal) ensures holistic advisory tailored to each client's business needs.

02How is AMLEGALS different from other law firms in India?

AMLEGALS distinguishes itself through the proprietary TCL Framework that analyzes every matter from Technical, Commercial, and Legal perspectives. With extensive experience, 10 pan-India offices, and recognition from Legal 500, IBLJ, and AsiaLaw, we combine strategic foresight with deep legal expertise. We serve enterprises and emerging businesses alike with specialized frameworks like Vibe Data Privacy(TM) for DPDPA and Under Pivot Labour Code(TM) for employment matters.

03Which cities does AMLEGALS have offices in?

AMLEGALS maintains a strong pan-India presence with 10 offices strategically located in Ahmedabad (Headquarters), Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Prayagraj, Pune, Surat, and Vadodara. This network enables us to provide consistent, high-quality legal services with local expertise across major business hubs in India.

04Can AMLEGALS help with GST disputes and litigation?

Yes, AMLEGALS has extensive expertise in GST advisory and litigation since GST's inception in 2017. Our services include GST classification disputes, input tax credit (ITC) optimization, representation before GST authorities and appellate tribunals, e-way bill compliance, reverse charge mechanism advisory, and anti-profiteering cases. Our founder, Anandaday Misshra, has appeared on ABP News and DD News as a GST expert.

05Does AMLEGALS provide DPDPA compliance services?

AMLEGALS is a leader in DPDPA (Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023) compliance through our Vibe Data Privacy(TM) framework. We assist Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs), MNCs, and technology companies with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Purpose Registers, consent architecture, cross-border data transfer compliance (GDPR/CCPA alignment), and Data Protection Officer (DPO) advisory. Visit amlegalsdpdpa.com for specialized resources.

06What is the TCL Framework used by AMLEGALS?

The TCL Framework is AMLEGALS' proprietary methodology for legal analysis. T (Technical) involves understanding the subject matter, industry context, and operational realities. C (Commercial) aligns legal solutions with business objectives and risk appetite. L (Legal) applies deep legal expertise for compliant, defensible solutions. This ensures every advisory addresses not just legal compliance but also practical business implementation.

07Can AMLEGALS assist with setting up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India?

Yes, AMLEGALS provides end-to-end legal advisory for GCC establishment and operations in India. Our services cover corporate structuring (WOS, JV, Branch Office), FEMA compliance, transfer pricing documentation, employment law, DPDPA compliance, intellectual property protection, SEZ benefits, and state incentives navigation. We serve companies setting up or expanding GCCs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and other tech hubs.

08How can I contact AMLEGALS for legal consultation?

You can reach AMLEGALS through multiple channels: Email at [email protected], Phone at +91-8448548549, or visit our website amlegals.in/contact. Our headquarters is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with 10 offices across India. We also offer consultations through our AMLEGALS AI assistant on the website for initial queries about our services.

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