At Veritas, we believe that we provide a unique offering amidst the ever-changing legal landscape in India.
We bring a boutique experience with in-depth knowledge of the law and a commitment to matters with senior staffing and hands-on responsibility.
Our workplace symbolizes a culture distinct from the landscape, which is the ultimate differential in motivation and therefore, the delivery of services.
Our consistent conviction: Depth as opposed to breadth, and doing what we know best as opposed to doing everything.
Veritas Legal is widely recognized for its profound expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions. The firm is well versed with the regulatory complexities and issues pertaining to diverse industry sectors.
We firmly believe in guiding our clients at every stage of a deal and from start to finish. We have extensive experience in general corporate advisory, acquisitions, private equity and cross-border investments (inbound and outbound), corporate restructuring (mergers, demergers and spin-offs), strategic alliances, corporate governance and joint ventures.
To be a deal maker and not a deal breaker is an essential quality of any Corporate lawyer and that, we can proudly say, is the USP of the lawyers in the firm.
Our team is led by qualified solicitors with experience of over a decade in the field of real estate laws in India, advising on all aspects of traditional real estate deals as well as corporate real estate investments and matters. Our team is adept at advising on the entire property life-cycle, right from the initial acquisition or investment to development, leasing, and financing, right through to the final exit. The team has significant experience in conducting investigation of title, and drafting and negotiation of real estate documentation.
We have advised several clients not just in relation to acquisition of land parcels in Maharashtra, but across India, with the help of local counsel, on matters ranging from joint ventures and developments, to agreements relating to hotel operations and management, internationally branded residential projects, long term leases as well as domestic and offshore investments in real estate ventures in India. Apart from the above, the team also advises on legal issues relating to land use and development, and other regulatory issues.
We represent clients on Civil and Criminal matters alike, including White Collar Crimes. The team’s expertise extends to various fora across the country, including but not limited to the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts of India, National Company Law Tribunal, Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Securities Appellate Tribunal, Sessions Court, Magistrates, Tribunal (SAT), BIFR, AAIFR, City Civil Courts, Small Causes Courts, Enforcement Directorate and Consumer Forum. The firm has also advised on various arbitrations including Domestic Arbitrations and International Commercial Arbitrations governed by alternative global principles of law. Our clients range from multinationals and professional organizations to high profiled individuals and local organizations, to count a few. The team services its clients from inception till the end, providing innovative solutions to the most challenging problems, wherever and whenever they occur. The team is well-versed with the nuances of the court system, and is able to effectively advise and assist clients on the entire lifecycle of a litigation matter.
We have represented individuals and multinational companies across sectors, addressing complex and sensitive issues pertaining to economic offence, fraud, anti-corruption, money-laundering and whistle blower complaints. Our team has extensive experience in advising clients on preventative measures designed to reduce the risk of civil and criminal prosecutions. Our team’s expertise extends to various fora across the country, including but not limited to the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts of India, Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigation Authority and National Financial Reporting Authority.
The team supports clients from the bottom level of the judicial hierarchy all the way till the Supreme Court, whether the matter is at the police authority level or at the charge-sheet stage, and assists and advises on strategies to avoid arrests and attachments. Whether it involves anticipatory measures, or anticipating the moves of the prosecutor in advance, the team specializes in making effective defenses in order to mitigate chances of attachments. Our experience coupled with our extensive network of well-qualified and experienced professionals, allows us to provide clients with advice covering the legal, procedural, governance and reputational aspects of compliance issues and investigations wherever they may arise.
The firm’s broad client base includes employees and employers alike, viz. senior executives, senior employees, professionals and more junior employees within all industry sectors, including investment banking, private equity, legal, accountancy, insurance, sports, media, technology, energy, retail and education sectors. The team is proficient at advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, with a focus on providing practical, user-friendly solutions tailored to the client’s risk appetites and values.
The firm’s range of offerings include advising on corporate employment matters and labour disputes. The team is adept at advising clients on matters involving transfer of employees under a business transfer, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various kinds of agreements between employers and employees/consultants/ retainers, enforceability of non-compete clauses in employee agreements and structuring ESOP policies and plans for different levels of employees, both in India and overseas.
On the disputes’ side, the team has represented both individuals and companies in civil and criminal matters including disputes under the various labour legislations prevalent in India, and matters relating to data theft by employees, sexual harassment at the workplace, payment of dues and labour unrest and whistle-blower complaints.
