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Oikonomakis Law Firm

Serves New Delhi remotely from Athens

Consultation ₹7,500 for 1 hour

Founded in 1997

64 people in their team

Greek

English

Arabic

Afrikaans

Abkhaz

Bulgarian

Chinese

French

German

Hebrew (modern)

Hindi

Italian

Portuguese

Romanian

Russian

Spanish

Ukrainian

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Oikonomakis Law operates as a multi-jurisdictional legal platform of international scope, structured to provide coordinated legal services across multiple jurisdictions under a unified strategic and operational framework. Established in 1997, the firm has evolved beyond the conventional model of a...

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Parker & Parker Advocates | IP, Corporate & Cross-Border Law Firm, India

Ahmedabad, India

Consultation ₹5,000 for 15 minutes

Founded in 2004

25 people in their team

English

Gujarati

Assamese

Hindi

Marathi

Malayalam

Kannada

Tamil

Telugu

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Parker & Parker Advocates is an Indian law firm advising domestic and international businesses on intellectual property, corporate and commercial law, and cross-border matters in India. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, close to Gandhinagar and GIFT City, we serve clients across India,...

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JSA Advocates & Solicitors

Mumbai, India

Founded in 1991

500 people in their team

Hindi

English

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Who we areJSA is a leading national law firm in India with over 380+ professionals operating out of 7 offices located in: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.Our practice is organised along service lines and sector specialisation that provides legal services to...

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Solomon & Co.

Mumbai, India

Founded in 1909

120 people in their team

English

French

Hindi

Marathi (Marāṭhī)

Corporate & Commercial Franchising Contract +15 more

The firm represents a wide spectrum of clientele, including domestic and international corporations, government bodies, financial institutions, funds, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit organizations. With a team of experienced professionals deeply versed in Indian and international...

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Advocate Ankit Kumar Singh

Patna, India

Founded in 2018

1 person in their team

English

Hindi

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Welcome to the expertise of Advocate Ankit Kumar Singh – your trusted legal partner at the prestigious Patna High Court, Supreme Court of India. Renowned for his dedication, strategic insight, and relentless pursuit of justice, Advocate Ankit Kumar Singh has built a reputation as one of...

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Arvind Kumar Tripathi

Prayagraj, India

Consultation Free · 30 minutes

Founded in 1991

15 people in their team

English

Hindi

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Shri Law Chambers was founded in 1991 by Arvind Kumar Tripathi, Advocate-on-Record of the Allahabad High Court and former standing counsel for the Government of India. The chambers handles criminal, bail, quashing, service and Armed Forces Tribunal matters before the Allahabad High Court, the...

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Legal Square Chambers

Lucknow, India

Consultation Free · 30 minutes

Founded in 2001

18 people in their team

English

Hindi

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Legal Square Chambers delivers professional, scalable, and outcome-oriented legal defense strategies across civil partition, anticipatory bail, corporate compliant licenses, and real estate litigation under one roof.

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Rajkishore Associates

Bengaluru, India

Founded in 2000

25 people in their team

English

Kannada

Tamil

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Rajkishore Associates is a full service law firm located in Bengaluru (Bangalore) and Chennai, India. We specialize in business formation, foreign direct investment, corporate and commercial law, arbitration (doemstic and international), admiratly and maritime law, property law and trademark...

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SolvLegal Law Offices LLP

Lucknow, India

Consultation Free · 1 hour

Founded in 2025

8 people in their team

English

Hindi

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SolvLegal Law Offices LLP is an India-based legal practice working at the intersection of law, technology and business.We believe that meaningful legal advice for technology-driven businesses begins with understanding the technology itself.Whether a company is developing an AI product,...

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Praetorium Legal

Hyderabad, India

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Praetorium Legal is a law firm serving individuals, businesses, and organizations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with the ability to represent clients across India. Its work spans criminal, family, consumer, civil, and corporate and commercial matters, alongside intellectual property and dispute...

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Franchising lawyers in India: what to know before you hire

A guide by LawzanaOfficial sources checked 28 October 2026.

Several laws govern franchise arrangements. Before committing to an outlet, review the agreement that will define your relationship with the franchisor.

This guide covers law and procedure in India.

Legal framework: Several laws; There is no single comprehensive franchise statute. ^[1]
Brand checks: Search first; Check for similar or conflicting trademarks before agreeing to use a brand. ^[2]
Commercial suits: Mediation first; Commercial suits of ₹3 lakh or more need mediation unless urgent relief is contemplated. ^{[3]
[4]}

Most common corporate & commercial requests across India

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Contract lawyers in India

Before you hire a lawyer

Questions to ask

What experience do you have with agreements for businesses like mine?
Have you advised franchisees, franchisors or both?
Who would handle my matter day to day?
How would you explain the main risks and negotiation priorities?
How often would you update me, and through which channel?
Can you work to my proposed signing date?
Can we meet remotely or in person?

What to bring

The draft or signed agreement and any amendments.
The operating manual and related policies you have received.
The franchise proposal, financial projections and sales messages.
Any brand registration details or licensing documents you have.
Payment records, notices and relevant correspondence.
A short list of your priorities and concerns.

Costs and free help

Questions about lawyer charges

Is there a charge for the first consultation?
Will you charge a fixed fee, an hourly rate or another basis?
Does the quote include negotiations, revisions, tax and expenses?
Can you provide a written scope and quote before work starts?

Reviewing a franchise agreement before signing

Check the contracting business

If the other party is a company or limited liability partnership, search its name using the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Company or LLP Master Data service. Compare the result with the name on the draft. ^[16]
Check the proposed brand

Search existing trademarks through IP India. Check for similar marks and possible conflicts before committing to the proposed brand. ^[2]
Clarify uncertain contract terms

Resolve unclear terms in the draft franchise agreement before signing. Agreements whose meaning is neither certain nor capable of being made certain are void. ^[17]
Agree the commercial terms

Set out royalties and other payments clearly. Define any exclusive territory or customer rights. Agree the contract term and any renewal conditions. ^[18]
Finalise the promises you will perform

Check each side's promises in the final agreement and plan how you will perform yours. ^[11]

Common questions

Can I end the agreement if the other party stops performing?

Under section 39, the promisee may end the contract if the other party refuses or disables itself from performing its entire promise. This right is unavailable if the promisee's words or conduct show acceptance of the contract's continuation. ^[11]

Must I try mediation before bringing a commercial suit?

For a commercial suit worth at least ₹3 lakh that does not contemplate urgent interim relief, the plaintiff must exhaust pre-institution mediation before filing. ^{[3]
[9]}

What should I do after receiving commercial court summons?

Record the service date and arrange your written defence promptly. For a defendant responding to commercial court summons, the normal filing period is 30 days from service. The maximum filing period is 120 days, after which the defendant forfeits the right to file the written statement. ^[12]

Must a contractual penalty be paid in full?

Not automatically. When a contract is breached and specifies a payment or penalty for that breach, section 74 of the Indian Contract Act provides the complaining party reasonable compensation capped at that amount. Exceptions require full payment on breach of bail bonds, recognizances and similar instruments, and certain bonds given under law or government orders for public duties or acts in the public interest. ^[8]

Official and free help

IP India, Trade Marks Registry
Information and guidance on trademark matters.

Sources: ^[13]
Competition Commission of India
Instructions for filing information about anti-competitive agreements or abuse of dominance.

Sources: ^[15]

Laws that may affect your matter

Section 73: compensation for breach of contract: Compensation for breach of contract, including the exclusion of remote and indirect loss. ^[11]
Trade Marks Act, 1999: Consent of the registered proprietor in a written agreement. ^[6]
Agreements affecting competition: Agreements that cause, or are likely to cause, an appreciable adverse effect on competition. ^[7]

Sources (18)

India - Distribution and Sales Channels ↩ www.trade.gov
Filing Process (Step-by-Step) ↩ ipindia.gov.in
Mediation | Punjab State Legal Services Authority | India ↩ punjab.nalsa.gov.in
Press Release Page | Press Information Bureau ↩ www.pib.gov.in
Cover Pages ↩ www.cbse.gov.in
TM Act 1999 ↩ ipindia.gov.in
Competition Commission of India, Government of India ↩ cci.gov.in
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 ↩ ldo.mohua.gov.in
Pre-Institution Mediation | NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NALSA) | India ↩ nalsa.gov.in
59613082025SC662024 165705 ↩ delhihighcourt.nic.in
6 20241130050320 ↩ aphc.gov.in
75220082025RFAC72025 154648 ↩ delhihighcourt.nic.in
IP India - Intellectual Property India | Government of India ↩ ipindia.gov.in
Press Release:Press Information Bureau www.pib.gov.in
Competition Commission of India, Government of India ↩ cci.gov.in
How to check details of a company registered in India ↩ indembassytallinn.gov.in
aphc.gov.in ↩
Model Law - UNIDROIT ↩ www.unidroit.org

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India Franchising Legal Questions answered by Lawyers

Browse our 1 legal question about Franchising in India and read the lawyer answers, or ask your own questions for free.

Can I exit a franchise early if the franchisor promised profits verbally but it's not in the agreement?: I took a food franchise in India and the sales are far below what the franchisor’s team assured me during meetings. The franchise agreement doesn’t mention any guaranteed revenue, but I have emails and messages about expected numbers. Can I terminate and recover my fees, or will I face penalties? Read more →; Lawyer answer by Lexim

Your position depends on misrepresentation, inducement, and contractual termination rights. Even where no revenue guarantee is written, Indian law recognises liability if the franchise was sold on false or misleading projections that materially influenced your decision.
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Before you hire a lawyer

Questions to ask

Costs and free help

Questions about lawyer charges

Reviewing a franchise agreement before signing

Check the contracting business

Check the proposed brand

Clarify uncertain contract terms

Agree the commercial terms

Finalise the promises you will perform

Common questions

Official and free help

Laws that may affect your matter

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