For more than 40 years, Kelley Drye has delivered quality legal services to both U.S. and other international clients in their Indian business relationships; and to Indian businesses operating in the United States. Our longstanding relationships with multinational entities and the Indian legal and regulatory bodies provide unique value to our clients.
We provide counsel across three major time zones, integrated globally with our U.S. and Brussels offices, removing all obstacles of time difference, travel and language. Kelley Drye’s full-service legal services, combined with our affiliation with the Mumbai-based law firm, Wakhariya & Wakhariya, enables our global clients to benefit from our global
legal scope. Our legal team on the ground in India’s business capital, led by Partner Shabbir S. Wakhariya, continues a legacy of excellence with the support of an experienced team of lawyers who speak multiple Indian languages, focused on exemplary client service. Your legal matters receive the focus of a practice group that has repeatedly earned a
place on India Business Law Journal’s list of “Top 10 Law Firms” and a top-tier ranking in Chambers Asia.
Kelley Drye has been honored in Chambers Asia as India Overseas Counsel for the Corporate & Finance: Mid-Market category. The ranking describes the firm as having a “long-standing India Practice” that “attracts big-name clients” and “contains a number of dual-qualified lawyers.”
Lawyers in Kelley Drye’s India Practice assist clients with:
- Indian Regulations – Advising on regulatory approvals in front of many major Indian regulatory agencies. The firm works with its clients to determine the best entry strategy, file the applications and monitor the approval process.
- Litigation – Leveraging Kelley Drye’s renowned litigation practice and the firm’s extensive international experience, we offer a combination of skills that drive value and manage the risks of our clients’ liabilities here and in India alike. Our clients appreciate our cost management and budgeting
methodologies, but our ability to resolve issues favorably for our clients quickly and effectively are our hallmarks of success.
- Arbitration – We have an excellent track record representing clients in international and investment arbitrations. We appear in the United States and internationally and represent some of the world’s largest conglomerates that have chosen to resolve disputes by consensual rules before such arbitration
bodies as the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), and in ad hoc proceedings conducted in accordance with the United Nations Commission on
International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules.
- Tax Laws – We advise international and domestic corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, individuals and tax-exempt entities on transactions including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, leasing transactions, financial products, venture capital and restructurings.
We advise Indian and international clients on the formation and operation of their U.S. businesses and U.S. clients on the complex tax aspects of their foreign operations.
- Corporate & Commercial Laws – Advising clients on the structuring and formation of business entities in the United States and in India, shareholder issues, joint venture agreements, share purchase agreements and technology licensing agreements. We work collaboratively with clients’ investment
advisors, tax planners and financial institutions to deliver seamless, integrated advice.
- Banking Laws and Regulations – Advising on banking regulations in the United States and in India, representing global banking institutions with interests in the United States and India before banking regulators across the United States, and negotiating complex loan and security documents. With
ongoing communication and support between the Mumbai affiliate and Kelley Drye, we represent global financial institutions in a variety of regulatory and commercial matters to provide comprehensive regulatory advice.
- Real Estate Laws – Negotiating real estate contracts, sale-leasebacks, workouts, foreclosure proceedings (creditor and debtor), site selection, REIT investments, leases and license arrangements for commercial clients with interests in the United States and India. Our Mumbai affiliate provides
the added value of offering clients advice on the best business and license structures for opening or expanding operations in India.
- Management Issues and Labor Relations – Advise on all aspects of structuring employment packages, employee retention and employee incentive plans, retirement benefit plans, employee handbook, labor policies and stock option plans. Kelley Drye is active in advising corporations, HR departments
and compliance officers on regulations and legislation with respect to layoffs, discrimination, retention and litigation as needed.
- Corporate Finance, Private Equity, and Venture Financing – Advise venture capitalists on investment strategies in India, negotiate investment agreements, and advise on exit strategies and control mechanisms. We provide salient advice on private equity investments in India and cross-border investments.
- Securities Law – Kelley Drye’s attorneys advise on securities issuances, public and private investments, and provide insight for debt issuances in cross-border transactions. Our Mumbai affiliate office provides Indian securities law expertise.
Kelley Drye maintains an up-to-date Indian law library that includes the latest laws and amendments, rules and regulations, government notifications, circulars and press-releases, forms, and decisions of the Supreme Court of India.
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For further information about Kelley Drye's India practice group, please contact:
Talat Ansari
(212) 808-7605
tansari@kelleydrye.com
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