Practice Areas

• The Firm has a team of qualified Insolvency Resolution Professionals, company secretaries and lawyers who offer strategic advice to corporate debtors, guarantors, creditors and other stakeholders during the insolvency proceedings and provide professional services required during the process and represent them in court/tribunal proceedings.
• Our experienced lawyers can handle complex cases involving companies with distressed assets both from the legal and the business side in an effective manner.
• Advisory & representation in various negotiation, structuring, Resolution Plan and documentation for loans and assets for borrowers, lenders, guarantors, creditors.
• End-to-end Pre-distress situations and contingency planning & support Representation in Bankruptcy and recovery proceedings and security enforcement before NCLT, NCLAT, DRT, DRAT and Apex Court.

• Provide advisory, preparation of Documents / Scheme of Merger, De-merger, Amalgamation, Scheme of Arrangement, Revival of Sick Units, Rehabilitation of the Corporate Entities, Revival of the Companies, Spin-off, Buyback of Shares, Reduction of Shares, and Hiving off substantial assets of the Company etc.
• Corporate Equity Restructuring / Corporate Group Entities Restructuring in view of the Family Settlements of the of the Promoters / Shareholders
• To represent the restricting planning before the regulatory authorities such as Regional office, MCA, NCLT, High Court, Apex Court etc for obtaining approvals.

• VL has an excellent Corporate, Commercial & Contracts Law Practice. Our expert corporate lawyers, chartered accountants, company secretaries and other professionals enjoy high reputation in matters related to all corporate & commercial laws of India and are adept in handling complex commercial and corporate legal matters, advising on entry strategies, risk identification, structuring, planning and documentation.
• End-to-end corporate law advisory on transactions, PE/VC investments, acquisitions, strategic buyouts, incorporation & structuring, India-entry, compliances, growth strategy (organic and acquisition-led), corporate governance and operational issues.
• Negotiating and establishing optimal commercial arrangements
• Drafting of various agreements from operational stage to day to day transactions to disputes.
• Representation on commercial disputes and hostile corporate litigation/ settlements.

• Representation before the Supreme Court, all High Courts and Tribunals Advisory and representation in institutional and ad-hoc arbitrations seated in India.
• Alternate dispute resolution support including negotiation, conciliation and mediation
• Pre-disputes advisory, dispute preparedness and management Representations in variety of contentious matters involving commercial contracts, civil disputes, shareholders’ disputes, enforcement of security, recovery of debts, corporate and securities law, competition law, labour and employment matters, real estate issues and economic offenses.

• Advisory & documentation for filing an application / appeal before the Consumer Court/ Appellant Tribunal.
• To represent before the consumer court / Tribunal.

• Structuring and documentation for debt and equity financing transactions Dispute Resolution & Litigation representations.
• Advisory & representation in debt recovery or cheque bouncing case u/s 138 of the NI Act.
• End-to-end Advisory & Advocacy assistance for domestic and cross-border transactions
• Securitization, Refinancing and Restructuring, including court-approved schemes and settlements
• Representation in various laws such SARFEASI, NI Act, I&B Code, civil recovery, etc.

• Our team combines a deep understanding of the legal and commercial nuances of private equity and venture capital with a commitment to fostering long-term value creation. Whether representing investors, startups, or mature businesses, we aim to deliver results that align with your strategic goals.
• Assisting in negotiating and drafting investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and related documentation for equity and debt investments.
• Conducting thorough legal and compliance reviews to mitigate risks and ensure sound investments.
• Navigating local and international regulatory frameworks, including SEBI guidelines, FDI regulations, and other sector-specific requirements.
• Negotiation for joint ventures, vendor partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
• Advising on seed funding, venture capital, and private equity transactions.
• Structuring investor agreements, term sheets, and ESOP policies.

Our legal team has rich experience and expertise in translating the agreement in true spirit of understanding of parties into legal agreements in the following   areas-

• Joint Venture Agreements
• Foreign Collaboration Agreements
• Technical Know-how Agreements
• Royalty Agreements
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Franchise Agreements
• Celebrities Agreements
• Surrogacy Agreements
• Real Estate Transaction Agreements
• Corporate Acquisition Agreements
• Non-Corporate Acquisition Agreements
• Non-profit Organization Agreements such as the Trust, Society & Section 25 Companies
• IPR Protection Agreements such as Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Designs etc
• Infrastructure Agreements
• PPP Projects Agreements
• Builders Development Agreements

• End-to-end legal services for the acquisition, commercialization, and enforcement of intellectual property and technology assets in the areas of Patents, Trademarks, Designs and Copyright.
• Advisory on commercial contracts relating to the exploitation of IP rights including strategic licensing, joint venture and collaboration documentation, Distribution, agency, supply, sponsorship and other commercial agreements.
• Registration, Protection , Assignment and Dispute advisory and documentation.

• We represent clients in disputes involving contracts, property, family matters, tort claims, and other civil rights issues. Our team ensures meticulous preparation, effective negotiation, and assertive litigation to safeguard our clients’ interests. We specialize in:
  1. Property disputes, including ownership, tenancy, and title matters.
  2. Family law issues, such as divorce, child custody, and inheritance claims.

• Contractual disagreements and business disputes.

1. Consumer protection cases.
2. Writ petitions and public interest litigation.
3. Environment Laws

• Taxation Laws

• Our criminal law practice is driven by a commitment to justice, ensuring the protection of our clients’ rights at every stage of legal proceedings. We handle a wide range of cases, from complex white-collar crimes to traditional criminal offenses. Our services include:
  • Defense in criminal trials and appeals.

1. Representation in bail hearings, anticipatory bail, and quashing of FIRs.
2. Cases involving offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other statutory laws.
3. Advisory and representation in cybercrime cases, economic offenses, and fraud.

• Strategic support in cross-border and extradition matters.

• Providing comprehensive legal audit / due diligence for a Corporate Transaction covering various aspects inter-alia Corporate Laws, Real Estate, IPRs, Third Party Contracts, Employment Laws, Taxation, Environmental laws, Industry Specific approvals / permits / permissions, SEBI compliances, litigation, NBFC norms and FEMA.
• Providing comprehensive legal audit to ensure that companies are in compliance with applicable mandatory provisions of different statutes and rules / regulations.
• Developing industry specific comprehensive checklist of all the central and state level statutes and rules / regulations made thereunder applicable to a company and its various units and developing a pragmatic compliance mechanism to ensure compliance of all laws/rules and regulations.