Insolvency & Bankruptcy

  • Insolvency cases by Banks / NBFC / Financials Institutions / others
  • Insolvency cases by Operational Creditors
  • Voluntary Insolvency by companies
  • Voluntary Liquidation by companies
  • Personal Insolvency of personal guarantors by Banks / Financial Institutions
  • Voluntary Personal Insolvency
  • Fast Track Insolvency Process
  • Acquisition of companies under Insolvency Process
  • Acquisition of companies under Liquidation Process
  • Acquisition of assets under Liquidation Process
  • Advisory on making of Resolution Plan for acquiring Companies under Insolvency
  • Voluntary Winding-Up of Companies
  • Transaction Process Advisory Services
  • Business Valuations Advisory
  • Voluntary Liquidation of Companies
  • Voluntary Insolvency of Companies
  • Personal Insolvency of Guarantors
  • Voluntary Personal Insolvency of Guarantors
  • Cross Border Insolvency
  • Forensic / Transaction Audit Advisory
  • Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process for MSME Companies
  • Business Restructuring of Insolvent Companies
  • All other verticals under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Mergers & Demergers of Private Limited Companies
  • Mergers & Demergers of Public Limited Companies
  • Mergers & Demergers of Listed Companies
  • Mergers & Demergers of Limited Liability Partnerships
  • Mergers & Demergers of Section 8 Companies
  • Mergers & Demergers of small companies on Fast-Track Process u/s 233 of CA, 2013
  • Mergers & Demergers of holding & subsidiary on Fast-Track Process u/s 233 of CA, 2013.
  • Transaction & process advisory in mergers & demergers
  • Tax planning advisory in mergers & demergers transactions
  • Stamp duty advisory and adjudication process in mergers & demergers
  • Reorganisation of capital structure
  • Compromise & arrangements with creditors
  • All other verticals under mergers & demergers
  • Merger & Demerger under Insolvency Process
  • All other aspects under arrangements & compromises by companies under company law.

FEMA - RBI - FDI - ODI

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

While making an investment in India, one has to make sure that FDI guidelines are complied with. Also, issues relating to the transfer or issue of capital instruments in India under the automatic route as well as the approval route need to be addressed. Assistance will further be required in case of filing a single master file which integrates the reporting requirements for FDI in India. Following are a few instances where reporting is required:

    • When an Indian Company / LLP receives foreign investment and allots shares/capital contribution against such receipt,
    • Transfer of shares/capital contribution between residents and non-residents in an Indian Company / LLP,
    • Investment in Indian downstream company by an Indian Company already having foreign investment,
    • Issue of ESOPs or Sweat Equity Shares to employees/persons outside India, etc.

Overseas Direct Investments (ODI)

Incorporation of a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) or setting up a Joint Venture (JV) outside India will require assistance in areas of capital structure planning and seeking requisite approvals from RBI. Further, in respect of such transactions, there are one time and annual obligations which are required to be complied within the prescribed timelines.

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA)

Filing of FLA return is mandatory for all the Indian entities which have received FDI and/or made ODI during the year.

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)

Additional funding requirements in India by a WOS or JV of foreign entity can be fulfilled by way of raising ECB from the foreign parent company. Further, assistance will also be required for drafting loan agreement, obtaining Loan Registration Number (LRN) and complying with monthly ECB reporting.

Trade Transactions

In case of export or import of goods or services, FEMA advisory can be provided with respect to time limit for settlement, advance received / paid, permission for write off of export receivables, realisation and repatriation of proceeds, etc.

Liaison Office (LO) / Branch Office (BO) / Project Office (PO)

Apart from setting up a Company or LLP in India, a person resident outside India can also set up the following types of entities for conducting activities in India:

      • Liaison Office (LO) also known as the representative office is set up primarily to explore and understand the business and investment climate in India. It generally acts as a communication channel between the parent company overseas and its present or prospective customers in India. However, LO is not permitted to carry on any business activities in India.
      • Body Corporates incorporated outside India are allowed to set up Branch Offices (BO)which is engaged in the same activity as that of the Foreign Parent Company.
      • Project Office (PO)means a place of business in India to represent the interests of the foreign company executing a project in India.

Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)

Under FEMA, Resident Individuals are allowed to make remittances outside India for certain permissible capital account transactions in aggregate up to USD 2,50,000/- per year, subject to fulfillment of few basic conditions. The benefit of LRS is only available to Resident Individuals and not to Non-Resident Individuals.

Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Properties

FEMA also regulates transactions pertaining to acquisition and transfer of immovable properties by a Non-resident in India.

Penalty & Compounding of Offenses

Contraventions/non-compliances under FEMA can invite penalties. These contraventions/non-compliances can be made good by applying for compounding of offense with the concerned regional office of RBI and payment of compounding fees on case to case basis.

Filing of returns under FEMA in all kinds of transactions

SEBI- Securities & Capital Market Laws

  • Advisory on compliance of all SEBI regulations applicable to Listed Companies
  • Advisory on compliance of regulations applicable to Mutual Funds
  • Advisory on compliance of regulations applicable to all intermediaries registered with SEBI
  • Advisory on listing of securities on Stock Exchanges
  • Advisory on corporate litigation under SEBI Laws & Regulations
  • Registration of Alternative Investment Funds & intermediaries in capital market

Company Law - The Compliance Manager

  • Incorporation of Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Trusts, Joint Ventures, Start-Up Company registration, etc.
  • Total compliance management of Private Companies, Public Companies, Listed Companies.
  • Advisory on corporate & management strategies under Company & LLP form of organisations.
  • Advisory & process execution of all kinds of transactions in the corporate life of business entities.
  • Due diligence of companies for all kinds of corporate transactions
  • Registration of charges for loans with MCA
  • Reduction of capital process advisory
  • Oppression & Mismanagement Matters – Advisory
  • Reorganisation of capital
  • Asset Reconstruction Companies – Compliance & Advisory
  • Non-Banking Finance Companies – Compliance & Advisory
  • All company law litigation matters – Compliance & Advisory

Agreements & Contracts Drafting

  • Drafting of Share Purchase Agreements
  • Drafting of Settlement Agreements
  • Drafting of Service Agreements
  • Drafting of Employment Agreements
  • Drafting of Investment Agreements
  • Drafting of Schemes of Mergers & Demergers
  • Drafting of all kinds of Corporate Transactions Agreements

Management Accounting & Consulting

Our management consulting services focus on our clients’ most critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology, transformation, digital, advanced analytics, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and sustainability across all industries and geographies. We bring deep, functional expertise, but are known for our holistic perspective: we capture value across boundaries and between the silos of any organization. We have proven a multiplier effect from optimizing the sum of the parts, not just the individual pieces.

NBFC, Private Equity & Loan Syndication

Private Equity Syndication is a complex process that requires a considerable period of dedicated attention, multiple stages of due diligence, management brainstorming and advising, appropriate positioning, managing stakeholder interests, and expectations, working alongside partners, deal management, term sheet negotiation, and successful closure.

PSTC Legalworldworks with first-generation as well as established entrepreneurs, assisting them in Business strategies, Intelligence, Analysis, and Management along with Fund Raising at various stages of their business life cycle.

PSTC Legalworldis a trusted service provider and has a robust track record in PE syndication complemented by deep relationships with Financial Sponsors, both domestic and international Funds, Venture Funds, Hedge Funds and Institutional Investors, which is matched by an expert and dedicated team across multiple sectors assiduously working for client success.

LOAN SYNDICATION

At PSTC Legalworld, we work with clients to develop and implement custom solutions to their Specific Debt Financing needs. Over the years, we have built a wide network of relationships with leading banks and financial institutions across the country.
We aim to fulfill the financing requirements of our clients through a wide range of customized structured solutions like-

  • Arranging & Underwriting Of Debt Capital
  • Leveraged Loans
  • Bonds and Debentures
  • Bridge Financing
  • Mezzanine Debt
  • Acquisition Financing
  • Pre-IPO Financing
  • Project Funding including Origination, Structuring And Syndication.

Tax Litigation & Advisory

  • Direct Tax services
  • Indirect Tax services
  • Transfer Pricing
  • International Taxation
  • M&A Taxation
  • Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution
  • Tax Litigation advisory services

Trade Mark Registration & IPR

Advantages Of Trademark Registration:

  • Brand recognition.
  • Exclusive right to use, sell, and modify the brand.
  • Creates an intangible asset.
  • Valid for 10 years.

Services Which We Offer Under Trademark Registration:

  • Conducting a thorough search on the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks’ website.
  • Creating and submitting the trademark application and creating an affidavit to prove the mark’s past use.
  • Developing a response to a third-party objection or opposition to a Trademark Registry application and attending hearings.
  • Assistance with Litigation.
  • Assistance in Renewal of registered trademarks and assistance with franchising and licencing agreements, assignment deeds, and other legal paperwork.