ATLANTIS LEGAL SERVICES

Saket, Delhi

The partners of firm have extensive experience in the aviation sector. They have been actively involved in several aviation matters and have closely seen the liberalization of the aviation sector and the various issues and contentions that it brought along. The firm interlia provides the following services in this field of law: Drafting of loan agreements, operating lease agreement, security assignment agreement, etc.Negotiations/Compliance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI)Advising on various Conventions relating to Aviation, including the Chicago Convention

With the advent of globalisation, liberalisation and diversification of the Indian economy, the banking and financial sector has become complex. This sector in the India economy has seen rapid and wide ranging reforms which have thrown challenges at every step of the way. We at ALS have invested in understanding the legal framework and regulatory compliances to provide a comprehensive solution to our clients, both domestic and international. In this sector our practice can be covered under the following main sub-heads: Corporate FinanceStructured FinanceInternational BankingSecuritizationDebt RestructuringProject Finance

Our corporate and commercial practice includes the following: Incorporation of Companies-In IndiaEstablishment of Branch, Liaison & Representative OfficesDue DiligenceFEMA Exchange Control & Regulatory MattersDistribution, Agency & Franchise AgreementsForeign Collaboration, Joint VenturesMergers and AcquisitionsForeign Direct InvestmentWarehousing, Special Economic ZonesSecurities Laws & RegulationsInsider TradingDrafting of Joint Venture Agreements, Consortium Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, EPC AgreementsDistribution, Agency and Franchise AgreementsRegulatory Services and ApprovalsModel Production Sharing Contracts (MPSC), Mining Lease, Transfer, Renewal, Subcontracting, Drilling contractsCorporate & Shareholders DisputesManufacturing and Supply AgreementsCorporate Restructuring & ReconstructionMisfeasance ActionsOppression ActionsRecovery of Investment by International Fund ManagersSchemes of ArrangementsDebt RestructuringWinding-up, Bankruptcy and Insolvency ProceedingsLiquidation ProceedingsCorporate Governance

With the advent of liberalisation international trade has undergone massive changes in terms of the laws governing the sector and their implementation by the governmental authorities. On one side India is emerging as a favoured destination for FDI and on the other it is also being used to dump products by developed nations. The firm advises its domestic as well as international clients dealing with diverse issues which come up in the arena of international and endeavours to provide a sound practical solution suited to the business needs of our clients. The firm interalia provides the following services in this arena: Drafting of supply contracts, advance payment and supply contracts, OEM agreements, technical assistance agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, settlement deedsAdvising on Anti-dumping mechanismNegotiations and representations before Directorate General of Foreign TradeDrafting, filing and Representation before Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), High Court and Supreme CourtAnti Suit injunctionsAdvising on Documentary credits

The firm advises clients on all tax planning matters relating to the establishment of corporate business presence in India and the subsequent conduct of business by such corporate entities.Our team of tax experts advises clients on direct and indirect tax issues, including custom duty, excise duty, goods and services tax, income tax, gift tax, sales tax, value added tax, octroi tax and other transactional taxes and local duties. Business reorganizationDirect & Indirect taxesGoods and Services TaxEstablishing business presence in IndiaSEZ, FTZDouble Taxation Avoidance AgreementsMergers & AcquisitionsTransactional taxesWorks contract, sales and service taxValue added taxOctroi taxCustom dutiesOffshore companiesSpecial tax exemptions for investments

One of the key areas of law practice of our firm is in the field of technology, telecommunications and energy laws. The firm advises its foreign and domestic clients on all aspects of laws relating to technology and telecommunications. The firm further actively represents clients before various legal forum including Consumer forum, district courts, High Courts in India and the Supreme Court of India. The firm interlia provides the following services: Filing and Representation before Consumer Forums, TDSATAdvising on Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Units in IndiaAdvising on Telecommunication Laws in India, with regard to TRAI regulations, DOPT guidelines and notifications, etc.Representations before adjudicating authorities with regard to Power Purchase AgreementsAdvising and Representing with regard to Scheduling of Electricity in India