Cross Border Transaction Advisory

Our International legal experts provide cross border transactional advice, helping clients navigate the legal intricacies of global business operations and also assist Indian companies in setting up the Foreign Subsidiaries or branch offices or vice versa.

Our Cross-border transaction advisory Lawyers are happy to assist the clients, typically businesses or individuals, understand the legal complexities involved in international transactions and navigate through them efficiently. This role involves providing legal guidance and expertise to ensure that transactions involving parties in different countries comply with relevant laws and regulations while minimizing risks and achieving the client’s objectives. Here are some key aspects of the role are:

1. Due-Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on the transaction, including reviewing contracts, financial records, regulatory compliance, and other relevant documents. This helps identify potential risks and liabilities.
2. Upto date Legal Research: Stay updated on international laws, treaties, and regulations that may impact the transaction. Research and analyze how these laws apply to the specific cross-border deal.
3. Compliance: Ensure that the transaction complies with all applicable laws, including tax laws, trade regulations, foreign investment regulations, and antitrust laws. Develop strategies to address any compliance issues.
4. Negotiation: Assist clients in negotiations with other parties involved in the transaction, such as counterparties, lenders, and government agencies. Draft and review contracts to protect the client’s interests.
5. Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with the cross-border transaction and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. This may involve creating contingency plans or recommending alternative structures.
6. Structuring Transactions: Advise on the most suitable structure for the transaction, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, or international investments, considering tax implications, regulatory requirements, and client goals.
7. Cross Cultural Understanding: Understand and navigate cultural differences and legal systems in different countries, which can be critical in cross-border negotiations and transactions.
8. Documentation and Compliance: Prepare and review legal documentation, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings, to ensure they accurately reflect the terms of the transaction and comply with relevant laws.
9. Tax Planning: Work with tax experts to optimize the tax implications of the transaction, such as minimizing tax liabilities and taking advantage of tax incentives or treaties.
10. Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving disputes that may arise during or after the transaction, which may involve international arbitration or litigation.
11. Client Counselling: Provide clients with clear and practical legal advice, keeping them informed about the legal aspects of the transaction and helping them make informed decisions.
12. Cross Border Co-ordination: Collaborate with legal experts and professionals in other jurisdictions, such as foreign law firms or local counsel, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transaction’s legal implications.