Corporate Advisory

The globalisation of commerce and trade in the 20th century gave rise to massive multinational corporations in nearly every major industry. From managing millions of employees in various parts of the world, to ensuring compliance with the laws of multiple nations, to generating business opportunities in new, untapped markets, corporations deal with all manner of regulatory, legal, and financial concerns when expanding their business into new territory.

We advise on a wide range of corporate structuring issues including mergers, demergers, disputes, purchase agreements, subsidiary creation, multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions and disinvestment by shareholders.

We also draft and review key agreements for our corporate and commercial sector clients. From consultancy, licensing, and non-disclosure agreements to employment and EPC contracts, share-purchase agreements, and Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs), we are widely recognised as being able to provide reliable and commercial advice to our clients.

Our corporate services include:

  • Conducting extensive legal due diligence on corporate entities including for pending litigation, decreed matters and corporate and financial compliance.
  • Advising on investments, strategic alliances, business transfers, commercial contracts, shareholder disputes, and joint ventures.
  • Assisting executives and management on strategic business and legal decision-making.
  • Advising companies on critical matters relating to structuring, incorporation, exits, and winding up.
  • Reviewing share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, franchise agreements, dealership agreements, and collaboration agreements
  • Advising on legal and business compliance, corporate laws, and foreign exchange matters, including FEMA.
  • Representing corporates in SEBI-related disputes.
  • Advising on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) and strategies.
  • Drafting and advising on employment contracts and work-for-hire contracts.
  • Advising on civil and criminal fraud, as well as the exits of senior management including CEOs and CFOs.
  • Representing companies in employment disputes.
  • And conducting internal investigations when an employee is suspected of fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aarna Law provides strategic legal guidance on governance, M&A, contracts and regulatory compliance. As a leading law firm for corporate advisory, our counsels support businesses across their growth journey.

Companies can stay compliant with corporate laws by maintaining accurate records, filing required documents on time and holding regular board and shareholder meetings. They should ensure directors fulfill their legal duties and stay informed about regulatory changes. Seeking legal or professional advice also helps ensure compliance. We, at Aarna Law, assist in implementing governance frameworks, drafting policies and ensuring ongoing board and regulatory compliance along with other company law related matters.

Aarna Law’s corporate advisory team supports corporations with their due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory approvals and post-merger integration operations among other assistance as legal consultants.

We help businesses manage risk and restructuring by identifying legal and operational vulnerabilities, advising on strategic restructuring options and supporting them through financial distress or major transitions. Our goal is to protect assets, ensure compliance and enable long-term stability.

Yes. We assist startups and smaller businesses with entity formation, founder agreements, funding rounds, ESOPs and regulatory compliance, ensuring they build a strong legal and operational foundation from day one.

Corporate legal advisory helps businesses by assessing and mitigating legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting informed decision-making and enabling sustainable growth, expansion and long-term success.

We offer legal support for cross-border transactions, joint ventures and compliance with foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, trade laws and international structuring to ensure smooth global operations.

General counsel handles daily legal operations, while corporate advisory focuses on strategic, growth-oriented advice, aligning legal solutions with business objectives, transformation goals and long-term planning.

Key trends in 2025, include digital transformation, increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliance, evolving data protection regulations and the growing need for sustainable corporate governance frameworks.

We help companies establish strong governance structures, draft policies that promote ethical conduct and ensure regulatory compliance. Our support fosters transparency, accountability and effective board oversight.

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