Fountainhead Legal, established in 2022 by tax expert Rashmi Deshpande, is a Mumbai-based law firm specializing in taxation laws, general corporate matters, start-ups, and cross-border structuring. The firm offers strategic and practical legal solutions to a diverse clientele, ranging from emerging start-ups to well-established companies. Its team comprises lawyers with deep legal knowledge and a solution-driven approach, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific needs.

The firm's expertise encompasses a wide array of practice areas, including indirect taxation laws such as Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs Duty, general corporate advisory, technology law and data privacy, succession planning, and start-up advisory. Fountainhead Legal provides end-to-end litigation management, representing clients before various forums, including Tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India. The firm also assists clients with key corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, ensuring they are strategically positioned to achieve their business objectives while navigating complex legal landscapes.

Fountainhead Legal is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal solutions, helping clients overcome legal obstacles and succeed in the Indian market. The firm fosters long-term associations with clients by recognizing and addressing challenges as they arise, providing actionable advice, and ensuring timely delivery of services. This client-centric approach has made Fountainhead Legal a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable and efficient legal counsel.

About Fountainhead Legal

Founded in 2023


Practice areas
Business
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Fountainhead Legal offers comprehensive business law services, assisting clients with taxation laws, general corporate matters, start-up advisory and compliance, and cross-border restructuring. The firm's team of practitioners provides strategic and practical legal solutions to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from newly built start-ups to mature companies. They are known for their in-depth understanding of the law and solution-driven acumen, helping clients navigate the complex legal landscape and fostering long-term associations.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Employment & Labor

Fountainhead Legal's Employment & Labor practice offers comprehensive legal services to employers, focusing on compliance with federal and state employment laws, development of workplace policies, and defense against employment-related claims. The firm assists clients in navigating complex issues such as wage and hour disputes, discrimination allegations, and wrongful termination cases, providing strategic counsel to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

Fountainhead Legal offers comprehensive intellectual property services, including patent protection, IP strategy and portfolio development, trade secret management, IP licensing, and technology agreements. Their attorneys, many with backgrounds in science and engineering, collaborate closely with clients to safeguard innovations and maximize competitive advantage. They also provide outsourced IP department services, allowing businesses to focus on core functions while ensuring effective IP management.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Fountainhead Legal offers comprehensive litigation management services, representing clients before the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), civil courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India. The firm specializes in devising litigation strategies, managing legal proceedings, and engaging appropriate legal counsel to ensure effective representation. Their expertise encompasses complex disputes in indirect taxation, regulatory compliance, corporate and commercial litigation, and constitutional matters. Additionally, Fountainhead Legal has extensive experience in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, handling both institutional and ad-hoc arbitrations to ensure efficiency and business continuity for their clients.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Real Estate

Fountainhead Legal offers comprehensive legal services in real estate law, assisting clients with property transactions, lease agreements, and regulatory compliance. Their team provides tailored solutions to navigate the complexities of real estate dealings, ensuring clients' interests are protected throughout the process.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

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