Practice Areas

At Covenant Chambers, we offer comprehensive legal services designed to support businesses throughout their lifecycle, from formation and day-to-day operations to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Our team of experienced attorneys provides pragmatic, tailored solutions to help your business thrive in a dynamic legal and regulatory environment. Whether you're a startup, mid-sized company, or a large corporation, we offer a full spectrum of legal services to ensure your commercial activities are fully compliant, optimized for growth, and shielded from legal risk.

Our Corporate & Commercial Services Include:

Business Formation & Structuring

We guide entrepreneurs and companies in selecting the optimal business structure, whether it be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Our attorneys assist in preparing and filing the necessary formation documents, drafting operating agreements, and providing advice on the legal implications of each structure to meet your business objectives.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Our law firm has extensive experience in handling complex mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. From due diligence to the negotiation and drafting of transactional documents, we provide expert legal counsel to ensure smooth and successful business transitions. We also provide post-transaction integration support, helping clients manage risk and comply with regulatory requirements.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

We offer practical advice on corporate governance structures, internal policies, and compliance frameworks to help businesses adhere to both local and international regulations. Our services include advising boards of directors and senior executives on their fiduciary duties, corporate responsibility, and regulatory compliance, ensuring your company avoids legal pitfalls and operates with transparency and integrity.

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations
We draft and negotiate all types of commercial contracts to protect your business interests, including supply agreements, distribution contracts, licensing agreements, and service contracts. Whether you're engaging with suppliers, clients, or partners, we ensure your contracts are clear, enforceable, and minimize the risk of disputes.
Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

Protecting your intellectual property is critical in today's competitive market. We assist businesses in protecting patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and we provide strategic advice on licensing, IP litigation, and enforcement actions. Our lawyers also help companies protect their brands, products, and proprietary technology.

Employment & Labor Law

Our firm offers guidance on employment-related matters, including the drafting of employee agreements, executive compensation plans, non-compete clauses, and employment disputes. We help businesses stay compliant with labour laws and avoid costly litigation while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We understand that legal disputes can arise in any business relationship. Whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, we advocate fiercely to protect your business interests. Our attorneys are skilled in handling commercial disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, and partnership conflicts.

Commercial Real Estate

We provide legal advice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including property acquisition, leasing, development, and financing. Our attorneys assist businesses with negotiating favourable lease terms, managing property portfolios, and navigating real estate disputes.

ACTS & RULES ON CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL

Corporate Law

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Corporate Law

Companies Act, 2013

  • Governs incorporation, management, compliance, mergers, winding up.
  • Regulates corporate governance, board meetings, audits, CSR.
  • Replaces Companies Act, 1956

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008

  • Corporate structure combining partnership and limited liability

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016

  • Unified framework for insolvency and liquidation of companies, LLPs, and individuals
  • Includes Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)
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Contract & Commercial Law

Indian Contract Act, 1872

  • General principles of contract law: offer, acceptance, consideration, breach

Sale of Goods Act, 1930

  • Governs sale and purchase of goods, duties, and liabilities of parties

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

  • Deals with promissory notes, bills of exchange, cheques, dishonour of cheques (Sec. 138)

Specific Relief Act, 1963

  • Provides remedies for breach of contract like specific performance and injunctions
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Competition & Antitrust

Competition Act, 2002

  • Prevents anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position
  • Merger control through Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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Foreign Investment & Trade Laws

Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999

  • Regulates foreign exchange transactions and foreign investments (FDI, ODI)

Customs Act, 1962

  • Levy and collection of duties on imports and exports

Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992

  • Governs development and regulation of foreign trade via EXIM Policy
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Taxation Laws (Relevant for Corporates)

Income Tax Act, 1961

  • Corporate tax structure, TDS, transfer pricing, MAT, etc.

    Goods and Services Tax (GST) Acts, 2017

  • Unified indirect tax on goods and services
  • Covers CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST
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Securities, Capital Markets & Banking

Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

  • Governs trading and contracts in securities

SEBI Act, 1992

  • Establishes SEBI as regulator for securities market
  • Regulates IPOs, insider trading, takeovers

Depositories Act, 1996

  • Regulates depository services (e.g., NSDL, CDSL)

Banking Regulation Act, 1949

  • Governs banking companies and RBI’s role in regulation

Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

  • Constitutes and empowers the RBI as India’s central bank
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Intellectual Property Laws

Trade Marks Act, 1999

  • Registration and protection of trademarks and brand names

Patents Act, 1970 (amended 2005)

  • Grants patents for inventions and defines patent rights

Copyright Act, 1957

  • Protection of creative works like literature, music, art

Designs Act, 2000

  • Protection for industrial designs
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E-Commerce & Technology Law

Information Technology Act, 2000

  • Legal recognition of electronic records, contracts, and cybercrimes
  • Includes provisions on digital signatures, data protection, and intermediary liability
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Other Key Commercial Laws

Indian Partnership Act, 1932

  • Governs traditional partnership firms

Consumer Protection Act, 2019

  • Provides remedies to consumers for defective goods/services and unfair practices

Factories Act, 1948 & Labour Codes (for employer responsibilities)

  • If the company owns factories or employs workers

The Firm with its deep expertise, client-centric approach, and proven track record of success, is well-positioned to help you achieve your business goals.

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