Corporate Practice – Strategic

Corporate Practice - Strategic LON&N offers comprehensive strategic corporate legal services, guiding clients through complex domestic and international transactions with a focus on achieving sustainable growth and maximizing value. Our Expertise:

• Cross-Border Investments:
  • Inbound Investments:
    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): LON&N has a long-standing track record in advising on all aspects of FDI into India, including:
      • Market Entry Strategies: Assisting clients in selecting the most appropriate market entry strategy, such as wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
      • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable Indian laws and regulations, including FDI regulations, industry-specific regulations, and competition laws.
      • Structuring & Documentation: Advising on and drafting all necessary legal documentation, including shareholders' agreements, joint venture agreements, technology transfer agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
      • Corporate Establishment: Assisting clients in establishing and registering Indian companies, obtaining necessary licenses and approvals, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
    • Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances: LON&N has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating complex joint ventures and strategic alliances, including:
      • Technology Licensing & Collaboration: Advising on technology transfer agreements, research and development collaborations, and intellectual property licensing.
      • Distribution & Marketing Agreements: Advising on distribution agreements, marketing collaborations, and other commercial arrangements.
      • Risk Mitigation: Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with joint ventures and strategic alliances.
  • Outbound Investments:
    • Global Expansion: Assisting Indian companies in expanding their operations globally, including:
      • Establishing Overseas Entities: Advising on the establishment of subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices in foreign jurisdictions.
      • Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions: Advising on the acquisition of foreign companies, including due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
      • International Tax Planning: Advising on international tax planning strategies to optimize tax liabilities and maximize returns on foreign investments.
      • Investment in Emerging Markets: Assisting clients in navigating the complexities of investing in emerging markets, including understanding local laws, regulations, and cultural nuances.
• Restructuring & Relocation:
  • Corporate Restructuring: LON&N advises clients on a wide range of corporate restructuring transactions, including:
    • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Advising on mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and other M&A transactions.
    • Business Combinations: Advising on joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other forms of business combinations.
    • Corporate Reorganizations: Advising on corporate reorganizations, including internal reorganizations, spin-offs, and divestitures.
  • Business Relocation:
    • Tax Optimization: Advising on tax-efficient relocation strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax returns.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the chosen relocation destination.
    • Market Entry Strategies: Assisting clients in developing and implementing effective market entry strategies in the new location.
    • Operational Efficiency: Identifying and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs in the new location.