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Lawyer-vetted, regulatory-compliant legal documents delivered within 24–48 hours. Drafted by qualified legal professionals for enforceability under Indian law.
Shareholders Agreement
Comprehensive SHA — governance rights, anti-dilution (broad/narrow-based), liquidation preference, ROFR/ROFO, tag/drag along, IPO/trade sale exit rights, deadlock resolution and arbitration clause under Indian Contract Act and Companies Act 2013.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Mutual and one-way NDAs for M&A due diligence, business negotiations, employee onboarding and technology discussions — with proper carve-outs (public domain, independent development) and injunctive relief provision.
Commercial Contracts
MSA, SoW, SLA, vendor agreements, distributor agreements, technology licensing — with IP ownership, liability caps, indemnification, warranties, force majeure and termination provisions.
Employment Agreements
Employment contracts, offer letters, ESOP documentation (plan, grant letter, exercise notice), non-compete, non-solicitation, IP assignment — compliant with applicable state labour laws and the Code on Wages 2019.
MoU & Term Sheets
Memoranda of Understanding and term sheets for JVs, investments, partnerships — clearly distinguishing binding vs. non-binding provisions, exclusivity and break-fee clauses.
JV & Partnership Agreements
Joint Venture agreements and Partnership deeds — governance, profit sharing, management rights, capital contributions, exit and dissolution under Indian Partnership Act 1932 and Contract Act 1872.
Contract Review
Expert review of counterparty-drafted contracts — risk identification, unfair indemnification, IP ownership gaps, regulatory compliance and redlined markup with detailed risk summary.
Incorporation Documents
MOA, AOA, Founders Agreement, pre-incorporation agreement — tailored for Pvt Ltd, OPC, Public Ltd, LLP, Section 8 company and start-up structures.
Loan & Security Documents
Loan agreements, inter-company loans (FEMA compliant), pledge agreements, hypothecation deeds, guarantee agreements — with Section 77 Companies Act charge creation compliance.
Applicable Indian Laws
All Lawssolute legal documents are drafted and reviewed for compliance with the applicable Indian statutes.
Legal Documentation Questions
Is an NDA enforceable in India?+
Yes — NDAs are enforceable under the Indian Contract Act 1872 if all basic contract requirements are met. Key elements for enforceability: clear definition of Confidential Information with specific exclusions; restricted use and disclosure obligations; duration; return/destruction on termination; injunctive relief provision; and governing law. Overly broad post-termination non-compete clauses in NDAs may be unenforceable under Section 27 of the Contract Act.
Is a Shareholders Agreement binding on the company itself?+
An SHA binds the shareholders who are party to it. However, where SHA provisions conflict with the Articles of Association (AOA), the AOA generally prevails against the company under Companies Act 2013. The SHA remains binding inter se between shareholders. It is advisable to align SHA governance provisions with the AOA or incorporate key provisions into the AOA through amendment, subject to MCA filing requirements.
Are post-termination non-compete clauses enforceable in India?+
Post-termination non-compete clauses are generally difficult to enforce in India under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act 1872, which declares agreements in restraint of trade void. Indian courts have consistently held that broad post-employment non-competes are void. However, time-limited non-solicitation clauses (protecting client relationships and employees) are more likely to be upheld. Confidentiality obligations post-termination are generally enforceable.