Corporate Law & Business Transactions

At Oberoi & Partners, our corporate law practice advises startups, founders, promoters, investors, and companies on complex business transactions and strategic corporate matters. We work at the intersection of law, finance, and commercial strategy—ensuring that transactions are not only legally compliant but also aligned with long-term business objectives.

Our team regularly assists clients with funding rounds, shareholder arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and exits. We understand that corporate transactions are time-sensitive and commercially nuanced, particularly in startup and growth-stage environments. Our approach focuses on enabling deals to close efficiently, while protecting control, value, and downside risk.

Whether you are raising capital, onboarding investors, acquiring a business, or restructuring for scale, we provide practical, negotiation-driven legal advice rather than rigid, template-based documentation. We also advise on cross-border corporate structuring, including UK, US, UAE, and European jurisdictions, for clients expanding internationally or receiving foreign investment.

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Our Corporate Law Services

Funding & Investment Transactions

We advise companies and founders through every stage of fundraising, from early angel rounds to institutional venture capital and private equity investments.

  • Angel, seed, Series A/B/C funding
  • Venture capital & private equity investments
  • Term sheets (binding & non-binding)
  • Shareholders' Agreements
  • Share Subscription & Share Purchase Agreements
  • Convertible instruments (SAFE, CCDs, CCPS)
  • Founder protection & control rights

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions

Our firm handles both buy-side and sell-side M&A, including asset acquisitions, share purchases, and acqui-hires.

  • Legal due diligence
  • Transaction structuring & risk allocation
  • Share Purchase / Asset Purchase Agreements
  • Conditions precedent & closing mechanics
  • Post-closing integration support
  • Cross-border M&A coordination

Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships

We structure and negotiate joint ventures and strategic collaborations between Indian and international entities.

  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • Strategic partnership & alliance agreements
  • Minority protection & governance structures
  • Exit rights & deadlock resolution

Corporate Structuring & Governance

We advise on optimal corporate structures that are compliant, tax-efficient (with advisors), and investor-ready.

  • Incorporation & group structuring
  • Holding company & subsidiary structures
  • Board & shareholder governance
  • ESOP structuring & implementation
  • Corporate secretarial advisory

Exits, Restructuring & Founder Liquidity

We assist founders and investors with liquidity events and restructuring exercises.

  • Founder exits & secondary sales
  • Share buybacks & redemptions
  • Corporate restructuring & reorganisation
  • Exit documentation & regulatory filings

Who We Work With

We regularly advise:

  • Startup founders & promoter-led businesses
  • Venture-backed companies
  • Family-owned & closely held companies
  • Foreign companies investing in India
  • Indian companies expanding overseas

Our clients operate across technology, consumer brands, fashion, media, e-commerce, and platform businesses.

Our Approach to Corporate Law

Unlike traditional law firms, we do not treat corporate transactions as purely legal exercises.

Our approach is:

  • Commercially negotiated, not template-driven work
  • Founder-aware and investor-literate perspective
  • Transaction-oriented approach with deal-closure mindset

We are frequently engaged as external general counsel for companies that need ongoing corporate advisory alongside transactional execution.

Cross-Border Corporate Advisory

We advise on corporate matters involving:

  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Asia
  • European Union
  • United Arab Emirates

This includes inbound foreign investment into India, overseas subsidiary setup, and cross-border shareholder arrangements.

Why Oberoi & Partners?

  • Strong experience with startup and growth-stage companies
  • Balanced drafting that protects founders without alienating investors
  • Deep understanding of venture transactions
  • Ability to handle corporate, IP, employment, and regulatory issues under one roof
  • Flexible engagement models (retainer + project-based)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you advise early-stage startups?

Yes. We work with startups from incorporation through angel, seed, and venture funding, including founder agreements, equity structuring, and compliance.

Do you handle funding rounds?

Yes. We advise on angel, seed, and VC/PE funding, including term sheets, shareholder agreements, and investment documentation.

Do you represent founders or investors?

Primarily founders and companies, but we also advise investors. This dual experience helps us negotiate balanced, deal-ready documents.

Do you handle mergers and acquisitions?

Yes. We advise on buy-side and sell-side M&A, including share purchases, asset deals, acqui-hires, and strategic acquisitions.

Can you assist with cross-border transactions?

Yes. We advise on cross-border structuring and transactions involving the UK, US, EU, and UAE, including inbound and outbound investments.

Do you offer retainer-based corporate advisory?

Yes. We offer monthly retainers for companies needing ongoing corporate, compliance, and transactional support.

How do you charge for corporate legal work?

We offer fixed fees, project-based fees, and retainers—always aligned with scope and commercial requirements.

Do you assist with shareholder exits or disputes?

Yes. We advise on founder exits, secondary sales, buybacks, deadlocks, and shareholder disputes linked to corporate agreements.

Can you help prepare for investor due diligence?

Yes. We conduct legal clean-ups and compliance reviews to make companies investor-ready before due diligence.