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Legaleye Associates is a full-service law firm in Mumbai, India. Our expert team of lawyers in Mumbai deliver top quality legal services. Owing to the vast variety and scope of our practice, our corporate and commercial lawyers, not only, provide legal advice that is commercially viable, but also, enforceable. By utilizing the vast knowledge and experience at some of the best law firms in India, we are capable of providing high quality legal services at competitive rates. We take pride in the way our litigation lawyers successfully recover and resolve most of our Clients claims and disputes.
Moreover, over the past several years we have also developed contact with some of the best lawyers in Mumbai and law firms across the world. Accordingly, we can leverage these relationships to provide seamless multi-jurisdictional advise on international transactions. Our criminal lawyers are always prepared to swiftly tackle the sudden and unique challenges each of our clients face today. Further, with active collaborations and our network, we are able to consult and brief some of the best lawyers in India and abroad.
We endeavour to provide legal services such that matters are resolved early. Moreover, the Firm has always set for itself very high standards of professionalism. Our lawyers aim at providing cost-effective quality legal services whilst maintaining professional integrity at all times. Accordingly, our lawyers structure their fees to suit the clients’ need and objective. This may involve hourly rates, fixed fees, retainer arrangements or a combination of these approaches. However, whatever be the fee structure, our fees and charges remain fully competitive at all times.
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Founded in 2000
50 people in their team
Our company and commercial law practice is based on workable commercial realities of any transaction and not just its legal requirements. Corporate lawyers at Legaleye Associates endeavour to provide quality legal advice with commercial pragmatism. Commercial and Corporate Lawyers at the firm try to offer well-designed practical solutions. We are also recommended as one of the best corporate law firms in Mumbai.
In fact, the contract lawyers at our office regularly provide a whole range of corporate and commercial law advise and support to domestic and international clients. We believe in offering legal advice that is practical. Our contract lawyers constantly work towards protecting clients’ interests whilst drafting, negotiating and finalising contracts. Our dispute resolution lawyers and litigation teams regularly advice and represent domestic and international clients in the event of breach or enforcement of contracts.
Further, our contract lawyers advice on Indian commercial laws and assist clients through strong commercial negotiation and contract drafting. Also, significant part of this practice involves corporate legal advice and transactional practice which covers advising on day-to-day business legal issues, diverse corporate legal affairs, formation of legal entities in India and overseas, corporate transactional matters, drafting of commercial contracts and documentation, commercial litigation and breach of contract matters etc.
Pertinently, our Clients value the quality of our services, our in depth market knowledge and our commitment to deliver commercially oriented results. Accordingly, we also assist them in their analysis and decision making in a prompt and cost effective manner. Hence, several multinational companies as well as financial and governmental entities regularly turn to us for legal advice and assistance in multiple areas of the law.
Business lawyers at the firm also advise on a range of commercial contracts and projects. Besides, our business lawyers wholly know the importance of putting in place long term, business critical agreements. As a result, we assist clients in managing commercial relationships across their full range of business activities professionally in a global business environment.
Certainly, at the heart of all such projects and businesses, is the need for clarity, transparency and a complete understanding of the core business risks which need to be addressed in minute detail. And, we wholly understand the need to strike the right balance between the contracting parties.
Lastly, as being few of the best commercial law firms in Mumbai, clients turn to us for advise and assistance on:
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WHAT IS A MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Briefly, as the name suggests, mutual consent divorce is an option available to couples seeking a divorce mutually without mudslinging. It is a no allegations divorce. Certainly, it is the fastest and easiest way to obtain divorce in India. Thus, parties should ideally try to avoid a long drawn litigation by seeking a divorce by mutual consent. As per law, duration for obtaining a mutual consent divorce is six months. Although, parties may have an option of filing the second motion petition any time between six months and eighteen months from the date of the filing of the mutual consent divorce petition. Thus, we firmly believe that family lawyers should first try to convince the parties to mutually part ways and seek a mutual divorce over a contested divorce.
Where a mutual divorce is not possible, family lawyers in Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates assist clients in contested divorce matters. A contested divorce implies party desirous of divorce approach the Family Court for the dissolution of marriage. Depending upon one’s circumstances, a spouse seeking divorce may adopt one of the available grounds for divorce. There are also many different laws dealing with divorce for different religions and followings. The Special Marriage Act provides grounds for divorce for people married under civil law and whose marriages are registered under Special Marriage Act, 1954. The implication of a divorce on entitlement, inheritance and succession is very complex and one should consult with a family lawyer for proper guidance and advise.
Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Indian settled abroad or on work permit often face complex situation of divorce, annulment and child custody and consequent legal proceedings.
Presently, matrimonial cases are not confined within the realm of civil and family laws. Such cases may also involve criminal implications.
Unfortunately, many a times the husband and his family members are victims of a false and frivolous prosecution. This is nothing but an abuse of law and its processes. Our family lawyers had the opportunity to advise and assist an unnecessarily troubled international client before The Hon’ble Bombay High Court in a unique matter.
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Divorce lawyers in Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates assist clients in application seeking restitution of conjugal rights. In fact, it is an important remedy provided by law to the neglected spouses. Subject to merits, the Court may direct the defendant spouse to join the company of the applicant spouse.
Divorce lawyers in Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates assist domestic and NRI clients in family disputes seeking an annulment of marriage. In fact, a petition for the annulment of marriage is moved on certain grounds specified in various matrimonial laws. Resultantly, the court may hold that the marriage has not taken place at all. Annulment of marriage is very important in the scheme of matrimonial laws.
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Our succession and lawyers for wills in Mumbai advise clients on obtaining a succession certificate, probate or letters of administration in Mumbai from the Hon’ble Bombay High Court. Besides, our succession lawyers aim to help members of the Indian community worldwide in ensuring that their loved ones are safe from serious conflicts and problems in their absence. We are gradually being recommended as one of the best lawyers for making a Will in India. Needless to state, if you need an estate planning and succession attorney or lawyers for wills in India that understands your concerns and gives you the best advice, our succession lawyers can definitely help you with every aspect of your estate planning and arrangements.
Moreover, succession lawyers at Legaleye Associates offer desired legal services worldwide in all estate planning matters pertaining to estates in Mumbai. Pertinently, to secure your assets, estate of bank accounts, stock accounts and other assets in the hands of your beneficiaries with the least complications is necessary. And, our succession / probate lawyers in Mumbai can surely help you with ensuring this.
Estate planning, Succession and testamentary disposition by will, succession certificate, wills probate, and letters of administration refers to the process in which ones assets passes from one generation the next generation. Matters related to succession or inheritance involves distribution of assets. Our succession and inheritance law practice involves advising on estate planning, succession and testamentary disposition by will, succession certificate, wills, probate, letters of administration, succession certificate, trusts etc.
Estate includes cash, properties, jewelry, provident fund; fixed deposit etc. Pertinently, an individual can arrange the transfer of assets in many ways; there are different tools available. It is wise to plan your estate early in your life. Should the unexpected occur, you do not want your loved ones to suffer. Certainly, it can be very difficult for family members to make decisions about your personal care and finances when they don’t know certainly what you would have ideally wanted. Moreover, there may be conflicting ideas about what is right and/ or wrong. Lastly, it is advisable to save your family from stress and possible conflicts by making sure your wishes are clear by taking timely steps.
Briefly, unless a probate lawyer understands the facts involved, it is difficult to estimate this time. Because, it largely depends on lot many factors. One of it being whether the will is going to be contested or not.
Obviously, unless a probate lawyer assesses the value of estate, it may be impossible to estimate the probate charges. One may contact our probate lawyers in Mumbai to assess the exact probate charges payable in Mumbai.
Obviously, probate is not required exclusively on estates where the deceased died Intestate (meaning without a Will). However, probate should be obtained where there is a will. However, it may be necessary as being the best route to transfer the assets of someone who has died. Without probate, the estate continues to remain in the deceased’s name indefinitely. And, you won’t be able to sell them or keep registrations current.
Employment lawyers at Legaleye Associates have experience in employment law matters. In fact, in almost every aspect ranging from labour-management relations to fair employment related practices, employees benefit planning and litigation. Employment and labour lawyers at Legaleye Associates advise clients on disputes. Particularly, employer-employee problems, terminations, breaches, monitoring and enforcement of policies dealing with sexual harassment etc. We also advise on matters relating to discrimination, terms and condition of employment, structuring of bonds and HR policies.
Employment lawyers regularly advice clients on matters pertaining to gratuity, employee immigration, salary claims etc in connection with employment, termination. We also advise on employment contracts and address issues involving discrimination, disciplinary action and promotion. Employment lawyers at the firm also advise on public sector undertaking disciplinary proceedings against its employees, employees rights, employment and service contracts, labour disputes and Industrial actions, safety legislation, statutory benefits and trade disputes.
The Firm also assists clients in complying with employment and labour laws. We also advise on implementation, monitoring and enforcement of policies dealing with sexual harassment, discrimination, employee privacy. Domestic and International Clients turn to us for drafting of family, medical leaves, appointment letters, offer letters for consultants, terminations etc.
Also, our labour lawyers regularly draft employment agreements, non-competition agreements and non disclosure agreements. concerning confidentiality, compliance with labour and tax implications of cross-border movement of employees.
Our litigation lawyers are also active in representing clients in disputes under employment laws relating to employment benefits, retrenchment, settlement. Our Lawyers also advise on implication of closure of establishment, conditions of employment such as termination of service matters, discharge, dismissal by way of punishment, transfer, harassment and whistle blower actions etc.
Employment lawyers at Legaleye Associates provide employment advise and legal consultation. We also draft and conduct audits on trade secret protection issues, data theft, original suits and petitions, criminal complaints against employees, legal notices, interlocutory applications etc. We also assist clients in managing the employment effects of major corporate restructurings and transactions. Also, our labour lawyers provide legal advice on employment issues that occur in major merger and acquisition. We represent clients in disciplinary matters with respect to dismissal on various charges of misconduct on duty etc.
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Legaleye Associates is one of the few leading law firms providing immigration services in India. Immigration lawyers in the Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates provide a wide range of immigration services. From immigration consulting services to assistance in filing of immigration visas and non immigration visas. At Legaleye Associates, our policy is to offer possible individualised client service and immigration solutions available. Our immigration lawyers are dedicated to helping individuals of all backgrounds and businesses of all sizes.
We assist companies, financial institutions, universities, students, business of all sizes, families and individuals. Besides, our immigration lawyers in Mumbai have a great deal of experience in handling a variety of immigration matters. Amongst other jurisdictions, our immigration lawyers particularly specialize in US, UK, Australian and other EU countries for permanent residency and immigration laws. We rely on and work closely with immigration lawyers in these countries.
At Legaleye Associates, our immigration lawyers in Mumbai assist families, students, entrepreneurs, business owners and investors. We assist clients to establish new businesses, acquire existing business and make investments. This helps them to be eligible for certain visa categories. Whether you are immigrating to or are already living in US, UK, Canada or elsewhere our immigration lawyers offer every type of immigration legal advise you need.
USCIS administers the Immigrant Investor Program, also known as EB-5, created to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. EB- 5 investments is a complex matter involving the analysis of myriad laws and regulations. However, a direct EB-5 application allows an Indian investor to make an investment in his or her own business. We assist clients in opening, expanding and acquiring EB-5 qualifying businesses in the United States.
Our immigration lawyers in Mumbai also provide assistance in filing investment visa applications, petitions, forms and answering queries about immigration law for various jurisdictions in Europe.
We also offer assistance to our clients in filing applications, petitions for registration for the status of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI). We assist with registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) for issuance of Residential Permit and Registration Certificate. Our immigration lawyers in Mumbai assist foreign nationals with various services like employment visas while they are abroad. We also advise foreign employees for their employment and stay in India for visa extensions, registration etc. Our immigration lawyers in Mumbai care about you and your family, we thus try to understand your situation in detail before providing legal assistance and advise.
Legaleye Associates is gradually being recognized as a team of best criminal lawyers in Mumbai. Our criminal lawyers in Mumbai represent clients on a variety of criminal cases. At Legaleye Associates we practice criminal law with a rare passion to succeed. Our criminal lawyers in Mumbai are recommended as being one of the best criminal lawyers in Mumbai for criminal prosecution, criminal writ petitions, urgent anticipatory bail and quashing of criminal complaints and proceedings.
In India Criminal Laws are primarily divided into three major acts i.e. Indian Penal Code, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Briefly, Criminal Law in India, is a set of legal rules which are used to impose punishment as a result of failure to comply with the law. The rules may differ from country to country, and the acts of criminal codes are not consistent. The punishment, depending on the type of criminal offense and jurisdiction may result in execution, government supervision, sentence to jail and fines.
The Criminal Procedure Code was codified in the year 1973 and provides for the procedure for the enforcement of the Indian Penal Code, and, deals with cognizable, non-cognizable offences along with the criminal court systems and the procedure of appeal from lower courts to the higher courts right up to the Supreme Court. The code includes provisions to speed up the judicial process, increase efficiency, prevent abuses, and provide legal relief to the poor. Treatment of those arrested under special security legislation can depart from these norms. The implementation of these norms varies widely based on the class and social background of the accused.
Firstly, police officers have to secure a warrant from a magistrate before instituting searches and seizing evidence. Individuals taken into custody have to be right to know the charges brought against them, have the right to seek counsel, and have to appear before a magistrate within twenty-four hours of arrest. During trial a defendant is protected against self-incrimination, and only confessions given before a magistrate are legally valid. Criminal cases take place in open trial, in very limited circumstances closed trials occur. There is a prescribed formula for calculation of royalties for repatriation of funds by a foreign company outside India.
Procedure for administration of criminal justice involves investigation, inquiry and trial.
Investigation is a first step which usually the police starts after recording FIR in police station. Investigation usually ends in a police report to magistrate.
Inquiry starts when a magistrate either on police report or on any other complaint being satisfied of the facts.
Trial is the adjudication of a persons guilt. Under the CRPC, criminal trials have three main divisions having different procedures, i.e. warrant, summons and summary trials.
Warrant cases relates to offences punishable by death.
Offences punishable with death, life imprisonment and imprisonment for a term exceeding 7 years, the trial are conducted in Sessions court.
Summons cases relates to offences punishable with imprisonment not exceeding 2 years. Cases includes assault, criminal force to any women etc.
In both civil as well as criminal proceedings, the accused has the choice to adopt a valid defense.
For an act to be a crime there should be mens-rea i.e. guilty mind. The most common defenses are:-
Insanity – If the person is suffering from some mental disorder or not capable of choosing what is right or wrong.
Self defense- If the accused can prove act as being for self protection.
Entrapment- Entrapment occurs when the government induces a person to commit a crime and then tries to punish the person for committing it.
Under any influences – If the accused is under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, voluntary intoxication does not excuse the person from criminal conduct.
Minority- If the person is below the age of 18
Duress- When a person performs the act as a result of violence, threat and other pressures.
Sudden and grave provocation – Sudden and temporary loss of control due to others proactive conduct can save a person from criminal punishment. In the case of KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra the accused claimed that he was under grave provocation when he killed his wife’s lover. Court awarded him 3 year imprisonment.
Sec 436 CrPc – When a person is in custody, he or she may apply for release from the imprisonment on payment of a security, usually a sum of money to the court, on a promise that the accused will appear for trail whenever called. The court has the power to grant bail with or without condition and has the power to refuse bail.
A police officer may grant bail to the accused who is present at the police station. However, the police may determine whether to grant bail after arresting and charging the person.
Certainly, the court has the authority to grant bail by accepting a certain sum of cash deposit. In case of medical emergencies and treatment the Court may consider the grant of bail.
Section 437(1) of the CrPC prescribe special circumstance under which bail can be provided to the accused.
Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail, in the event the person is apprehending arrest.
Section 438 (1) of the Code lays down a condition, which one needs to satisfy before grant of anticipatory bail. The applicant must show that he has reason to believe that he may be suffer arrest for a non-bailable offence.
Grant of anticipatory bail is subject to terms
Whenever called the Accused shall make himself available for interrogation.
The Accused shall not leave India, until court grants permission.
The Accused shall not, either directly or indirectly threat any person regarding the facts of the case.
The anticipatory bail may also be subject to cancellation on an application by the Complainant.
We advise and assist both domestic and international clients. The firm has working relationships and built an intelligent network team of criminal lawyers in Mumbai. Thus, if mandated the firm is capable of briefing desired choice of counsel.
Private Complaints
Quashing of Complaints, First Information Report (FIR) and Charge sheet
Criminal Writ Petitions
Regular Bail Applications
Anticipatory Bail Applications
Appeals
Revisions
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IPR lawyers at Legaleye Associates offer domestic and international clients a complete range of legal services. That too across multiple disciplines to effectively manage and exploit any intellectual property.
At Legaleye Associates, our intellectual property lawyers in Mumbai not only represent the interests of holders of intellectual property (IP) but also defendants’ actions involving the enforcement of restrictive agreements relating to intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets. In fact, there are many ways of protecting (IP) intellectual property, and, our IP lawyers assist domestic and international clients in deciding the best way to proceed. Our IP lawyers in Mumbai pursue and defend against claims of intellectual property violations and infringements. IP Lawyers at Legaleye Associates have successfully recovered claims involving software licenses, software development agreements.
Pertinently, if you are an author or a creator of any intellectual property, our IP Lawyers in Mumbai can:
We can also help you draft and negotiate applicable contracts such as author’s agreements, distribution rights. Moreover, our IP lawyers also regularly advise on licensing, NDA’s and consulting arrangements.
Lastly, if there is someone infringing upon your intellectual property (IP) rights or you are at risk of unintentionally infringing upon someone else’s rights, our IP lawyers can advise you appropriately and provide representation in litigation on your behalf.
We at Legaleye Associates have an active litigation practice. Litigation lawyers at Legaleye Associates advise and represent a large number of domestic and international clients on civil, corporate and commercial matters. We also advise and assist clients in family, property, succession, employment disputes. Our litigation lawyers represent clients on all types of disputes and litigation matters before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court.
Legaleye Associates is retained by businesses and corporate houses seeking expert advice in mitigating risks arising out of corporate crimes and contractual breaches. We assist clients in all areas of civil, contractual and commercial litigation.
Our advocates represent clients in an array of matters such as writ petitions, company law matters, property suits, recovery suits, testamentary matters, labour and employment matters, matrimonial matters, IPR, insurance, banking matters and disputes related to enforcement and breach of contracts and agreements. We actively assist clients in seeking interim reliefs and provide assistance on matters pertaining to appointment of arbitrators, enforcement of foreign decrees and award etc.
Our sphere of representation ranges from various Tribunals, District Courts to High Court and even the Supreme Court. We have our network of lawyers around the country and thus clients need not engage local lawyers. We have in our panel Advocates on Records (AOR) who can file special leave petitions with the Supreme Court.
Real Estate and Property law continues to be a vital and necessary part of legal practice in India. Property lawyers at Legaleye Associates, understand and appreciate the value of real estate. Certainly, best property lawyers in Mumbai, India and property lawyers in Mumbai have immense experience. They also possess the understanding of the practicalities involved in property and real estate deals.
Our property lawyers in Mumbai are experts in the field of property law. They go out of their way to provide proficient and expeditious service. This, ultimately promotes sound and enduring relationships between us and our clients. Our clients include major domestic and international companies, property developers and consultants, commercial and residential real estate agents as well as private individuals and investors.
Private and commercial real estate attorneys at the Firm are experts. And, they are able to handle the legal aspects of any property transaction. Pertinently, the Firm emphasis on exhaustive due diligence investigations of proposed acquisitions and provide guidance with procuring regulatory and other approvals. Briefly, our real estate & conveyancing practice team advises on all aspects of property transactions in Mumbai.
Lawyers at the Firm counsel a wide range of individual clients, developers and companies. Property lawyers at Legaleye Associates handle all aspects of commercial real estate. This includes buying and selling, development, construction, financing, leasing and time-share etc. In fact, our property lawyers also represent clients in various property disputes and property related litigation. Besides, providing assistance in connection with acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, real estate / properties in India.
The concept of one party purchasing property from another may seem relatively straightforward. However, the reality is that property law often involves complex issues. In fact, whether you are purchasing or selling property, refinancing your private or commercial property, planning to lease and/ or build your own home or wanting to extend an existing building, the right legal guidance and assistance is critical to offer you timely and expert contractual, commercial and conveyancing services as property disputes are one of the most financially draining problems a business can face in the market today.
