LexCounsel, Law Offices

LexCounsel, Law Offices, is a distinguished full-service law firm headquartered in New Delhi, India, with additional offices in Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, and Prayagraj. The firm offers comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele, encompassing both domestic and international entities. Its practice areas include Corporate & Commercial, Education, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Insurance, Telecommunications, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Litigation, Labour and Employment, Media & Entertainment, Banking, Licensing, Outsourcing, Infrastructure Projects, and Taxation.

Renowned for its excellence, LexCounsel has received numerous accolades, such as the 'Education' award in the Indian Law Firm Awards by India Business Law Journal in 2021, and the 'Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year' at the BW Legal World-Global Legal Summit and Legal Leaders Award in 2020. These recognitions underscore the firm's commitment to delivering top-tier legal solutions across various sectors.

LexCounsel's client-centric approach is evident in its dedication to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. The firm leverages advanced technologies, robust management resources, and an updated library system to ensure the timely delivery of legal services. With a network of associate offices in major Indian cities, LexCounsel provides seamless and comprehensive legal advice throughout the country, reflecting its commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

About LexCounsel, Law Offices

Founded in 2004

Practice areas

Business

Employment & Labor

Insurance

Intellectual Property

Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken

English

Social media

Practice areas

Business

LexCounsel offers comprehensive legal services in the Corporate & Commercial sector, assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, business organization strategies, regulatory approvals, and corporate governance. The firm provides guidance on entry strategies into India, including joint ventures and technical collaborations, and ensures compliance with foreign investment regulations. Their expertise extends to structuring and documenting commercial contracts, addressing corporate maintenance, and representing clients before regulatory authorities such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Reserve Bank of India. Notable representations include advising IVM Intersurer B.V. on its investment in Toffee Insurance and assisting Healthians in raising multiple rounds of funding.

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

LexCounsel's Labour and Employment practice offers comprehensive legal services to both Indian and international clients, focusing on employment law compliance and strategic workforce management. The firm assists in preparing for labor law codes, drafting employment contracts, developing employee manuals, and formulating benefit schemes. They provide guidance on attrition issues, enforce post-termination obligations, and protect trade secrets. Additionally, LexCounsel advises on business closures, employee settlements, and the transfer of divisions while maintaining service continuity and employment benefits. Their notable representations include advising CPA Global Support Services India on internal policies and whistleblower procedures, assisting World Learning Inc. with workforce reorganization during the COVID-19 pandemic, and guiding NSF International through global-level workforce restructuring.

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

Insurance

LexCounsel's Insurance practice offers comprehensive legal services encompassing foreign investment, regulatory compliance, and licensing for life, health, general, and project insurance sectors. The firm excels in drafting insurance programs, policy wordings, and obtaining necessary regulatory approvals. Their expertise extends to structuring joint ventures, consortium underwriting, co-insurance arrangements, and portfolio transfers. Additionally, LexCounsel adeptly handles litigation and arbitration in insurance disputes, providing strategic analysis of case strengths and weaknesses. The firm also advises on business partnerships and outsourcing arrangements within the insurance sector. Notable representations include assisting Hollard Insurance of South Africa in establishing a liaison office, securing a direct broker license from the IRDA for Arcadia Insurance, and conducting a comparative assessment of employee policies for Orange/France Telecom, UK.

Bad Faith Insurance

Health insurance

Insurance Defense

Insurance Fraud

Life Insurance

Marine Insurance

Property Insurance

Reinsurance

Intellectual Property

LexCounsel's Intellectual Property practice offers comprehensive services encompassing the protection, enforcement, and management of intellectual property rights. Their team assists clients with trademark and service mark filings, renewals, oppositions, and appeals, as well as copyright and patent filings, including drafting, prosecution, and litigation. They represent clients before various authorities, such as the Trade Marks Registry, Patent Office, Intellectual Property Appellate Board, and courts across India. Notable representations include enforcement actions for Ferns N Petals, multi-pronged litigation for Bharat Brush Agencies, and defense against enforcement actions for Volvo and Havells. Their expertise spans diverse industries, providing tailored strategies to safeguard clients' intellectual assets.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

LexCounsel's Dispute Resolution practice offers strategic advice tailored to the merits of each case, considering the duration of litigation in Indian courts and available alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The firm emphasizes sound legal strategies that address both the final outcome and the client's position during prolonged adjudication processes. Their litigation lawyers have experience handling disputes before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, lower courts, and tribunals, while their alternative dispute resolution lawyers regularly conduct arbitration and mediation to expedite dispute resolution. LexCounsel has represented clients in matters involving company, employment, tax, constitutional, consumer protection, intellectual property, information technology, infrastructure, banking and finance, bankruptcy, and contractual disputes. Notable representations include clients such as SKF India Limited, Coca Cola, Carlsberg India Private Limited, and Macmillan Publishers.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility