Practice Area

# Business &
Commercial Law

### Business Law

Strategic Legal Solutions

Overview

## Strategic Business Legal Solutions

Business law, also known as commercial law, encompasses the legal aspects of commerce and trade. At ESB Global Law Advisory, we regulate business transactions, contracts, corporate governance, and the rights and responsibilities of business entities.

Our business law practice covers everything from corporate formation and restructuring to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. We provide strategic counsel that helps businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes while maximizing growth opportunities.

Whether you're a startup seeking incorporation guidance or an established enterprise planning a major transaction, our team delivers pragmatic, results-oriented legal solutions tailored to your specific business needs.

Our Expertise

## Business Law Services

Comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of business and commercial matters.

### Corporate Restructuring

Amalgamation, joint ventures, company mergers, and collaborative business arrangement strategies.

### Estate & Succession

Testamentary matters, heirship law, probate administration, and comprehensive succession planning.

### Trust Administration

Governance of trusts, asset management for beneficiaries, and fiduciary duty compliance.

### Employment & Labour

Employer-employee relations, workplace regulations, labour law compliance, and dispute resolution.

### NCLT Representation

National Company Law Tribunal proceedings for corporate disputes, insolvency, and company matters.

### Media & Entertainment

Defamation, copyright, privacy, OTT platform contracts, sports, and entertainment agreements.

### Intellectual Property

Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and IP enforcement strategies.

### Energy & Power Sector

Power generation, distribution legal matters, renewable energy regulations, and compliance.

### Government Procurement

Public sector tenders, government contracting, procurement law, and regulatory compliance.

### Maritime & Admiralty

Shipping contracts, marine insurance, cargo disputes, and maritime regulatory compliance.

### International Contracts

Cross-border agreements, international trade law, and specialized global transaction support.

### Constitutional Law

Fundamental rights, governance interpretation, writ petitions, and constitutional challenges.

Common Questions

## Business & Commercial Law FAQs

The choice depends on factors like liability protection, tax implications, and growth plans. Common structures include Private Limited Company (most popular for startups, limited liability, easy fundraising), LLP (flexible management, limited liability), One Person Company (single promoter), and Partnership Firm (simple structure). ESB Global advises on the optimal structure based on your specific business goals and regulatory requirements.

Indian companies must comply with the Companies Act 2013 (board meetings, annual filings, audits), GST and income tax regulations, labour laws (PF, ESI, Shops & Establishments Act), FEMA regulations for foreign investment, sector-specific licences, and data protection requirements. Non-compliance can result in penalties, director disqualification, and prosecution.

ESB Global provides end-to-end M&A support including target identification due diligence, valuation advisory, deal structuring, drafting and negotiating transaction documents (SPA, SHA), Competition Commission of India filings, regulatory approvals, post-merger integration planning, and employment law considerations during restructuring.

From Our Blog

## Related Insights

Practical legal guidance for businesses operating in India and expanding internationally.

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