Advocates and attorneys

Advocates and Attorneys

ANTI-TRUST & COMPETITION

Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys advise clients on an array of competi- tion law issues including in connection with domestic and cross border joint ven- tures, cuilaborations, distribution and supply arrangements, and other commer- cial transactions. The Firm's expertise ranges from providing stand-alone competi- tion law advice, assistance in filings, and obtaining required approvals to repre- sent clients before the Competition Commission of India and in courts on compe- tition law issues.

BANKING & FINANCE

Banking and finance are one of Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys core and highly recognized areas of expertise. The Firm advises a multiplicity of clients banks and financial institutions (Indian and foreign), multilateral and internation- al financial institutions, export credit agencies, non-banking financial companies, concessionaires, foreign portfolio investors (investing under the corporate debt route), mutual funds, private equity funds, alternative investment funds, and gov- ernment bodies.

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL

One of Insignian Brothers, Advocates & Attorneys key practice areas are corporate and commercial, which extends to various sectors of the economy. The Firm law- yers have the experience and expertise in providing advice on corporate, invest- ment, regulatory, governance, operational, and structuring matters across a broad range of sectors including infrastructure (including power, oil, and gas, tele- communications, roads, mining, and ports), automotive, pharmaceutical and healthcare, information technology, media and entertainment, advertising, man- ufacturing, consumer products, life sciences, healthcare, financial services and other service sectors The Firm has acted for clients in various Indian as well as cross border acquisitions of and investments into Indian companies.

ANTI-CORRUPTION, COMPLIANCE & FRAUD INVESTIGATION

Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys has considerable experience in advis- ing clients on compliance, fraud, and anti-corruption laws in India This practice includes providing assistance on the application and operation of anti-corruption laws and internal compliance process and procedures, extending to conducting an internal investigation in fraud and corrupt practices, support on investigations undertaken in such matters by external agencies and advising on criminal liability of the senior executives and directors of corporates in such cases.

CORPORATE INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

Insignian Brothers, Advocates & Attorneys advises its clients on corporate restruc- turing and business reorganization in distressed and other situations. The Firm provides practical and legal solutions and options on structuring their presence or operations for business efficiency or for avoiding or mitigating the adverse effects in troubled circumstances.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION ARBITRATION & LITIGATION

Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys works virtually in every area of dispute resolution. Our dispute resolution team regularly advises clients on a variety of contentious matters involving commercial contracts, civil disputes, shareholders' disputes, enforcement of security, recovery of debts, corporate and securities law, competition law, labor and employment matters, real estate issues, and econom- ic offenses.

EMPLOYMENT

Apart from advising on labor/lemployment issues as part of M&A, business trans- fer, and reorganization transactions, the Firm regularly advises clients on stand-alone labor/employment matters. Experience in this area ranges from assisting clients in the preparation of service rules, structuring of compensation packages, drafting of employment contracts, non compete and confidentiality agreements, termination notices to negotiating collective bargaining contracts, advising on retrenchment, layoffs strikes, seeking permissions and registrations under various labor/employment related laws and regulations.

FOREIGN INVESTMENT & EXCHANGE CONTROL

Partners at Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys are credited with pioneer- ing work related to foreign investment, ever since the early years of liberalization. The Firm has successfully assisted many multinational corporations in establish- ing their presence in India and counseled organizations across sectors (including highly regulated sectors from a foreign investment perspective such as insurance, retail, and defense) on the changing regulatory environment concerning foreign investment.

JOINT VENTURES, FOREIGN & TECHNICAL COLLABORATION

Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys represents and advises several promi- nent players on joint ventures and private equity transactions. The Firm has acted for clients in various cross-border acquisitions of Indian companies and has also advised purchasers, sellers, vendors, vendees, lenders, investors, and financial advisors. The Firm portfolio covers sectors including infrastructure (including power, oil, and gas, telecommunications, roads, mining, and ports), information technology, media and entertainment, advertising, manufacturing, consumer products, life sciences, financial services, and other services sectors.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys has a leading M&A practice with com- prehensive experience in acting for both sellers and acquirers in private as well as public transactions. Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys has an impressive portfolio, advising clients on international and domestic mergers and demergers, share swaps, stock, and asset purchases, mergers (amalgamations) through court schemes, joint ventures, restructuring, and spin-offs. Clients include multination- al corporations, well known Indian business groups, major listed and unlisted companies, private equity groups, investment houses, and financial institutions.

TAXATION

With the seasoned team having global orientation and in-depth experience in domestic tax both direct and indirect tax including transfer pricing and expertise in the application of Tax Treaty Principles, Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attor- neys is well-positioned to provide efficient tax advisory, compliance consulting, litigation, and representation services. The firm's advice and assistance include devising the best-fit tax model, effective tax structuring, optimizing solutions, tax compliance due diligence, and assessment of tax effectiveness of commercial ven- tures.

TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Insignian Brothers Advocates & Attorneys has a comprehensive technology prac- tice, and members of the firm have had considerabts experience dealing with issues relating to technology including information technology. The Firm's experi- ence in the sector is varied and ranges from advisory work on software develop- ment to regulatory compliance and foreign investment and licensing issues to real estate and employment. Further, the Firm has a strong and vibrant telecom= munication practice and its members have a deep understanding of all legisla- tion, policies, and regulations affecting the telecommunication sector.

Advocates and Attorneys