International & Employment

Our International Trade practice advises exporters, importers, industry associations and government bodies on the legal framework governing cross-border trade, including customs, tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

We represent clients in anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard investigations before Indian trade remedy authorities, as well as in disputes before the World Trade Organization and other international forums.

Our team also advises on free trade agreements, export control regulations, and compliance with India's foreign trade policy for businesses engaged in international commerce.

• Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duty Cases
• WTO Dispute Representation
• Customs & Tariff Classification Advisory
• Foreign Trade Policy Compliance
• Free Trade Agreement Advisory
• Export Control & Sanctions Compliance
• Safeguard & Trade Remedy Investigations
• Cross-Border Commercial Advisory

We help clients navigate a trade environment shaped by shifting tariffs, geopolitics and regulation, with practical, commercially grounded advice.

Our Labour and Employment practice advises Indian and multinational employers on the full spectrum of workplace law, from hiring and contracts through to termination and dispute resolution.

We assist clients with drafting employment agreements, HR policies and workplace codes of conduct, and advise on compliance with labour codes, wage regulations and statutory benefit obligations.

Where disputes arise, we represent employers before labour courts and industrial tribunals, and advise on sensitive matters including workforce restructuring, retrenchment and internal investigations.

• Employment Contracts & Policies
• Labour Code Compliance Advisory
• Workforce Restructuring & Retrenchment
• Industrial & Labour Dispute Representation
• POSH & Workplace Investigations
• Wage, Bonus & Statutory Benefits Advisory
• Contract Labour & Staffing Compliance
• Termination & Severance Advisory

We help employers build fair, compliant workplace practices that reduce risk while supporting sound people management.

Our Japan Desk is a dedicated service line supporting Japanese companies establishing and operating businesses in India, offering legal guidance that accounts for both regulatory requirements and cross-cultural business practices.

We assist Japanese clients with market entry structuring, joint ventures with Indian partners, and ongoing regulatory, commercial and employment compliance once operations are established.

Our team works closely with Japanese management and legal counsel to ensure clarity at every stage, minimizing friction that often arises from differences in legal systems and business culture.

• India Market Entry Structuring
• Joint Venture & Partnership Advisory
• Foreign Investment & Regulatory Approvals
• Cross-Cultural Contract Negotiation Support
• Ongoing Regulatory & Employment Compliance
• Liaison Office & Subsidiary Structuring
• Dispute Resolution for Japanese Businesses
• Coordination with Japanese Legal Counsel

The Japan Desk reflects our commitment to giving international clients a legal partner who understands not just the law, but the way they do business.