Accidents & Injuries
Merlyn Law Firm's Personal Injury department specializes in assisting clients who have sustained injuries impacting their daily lives and employment capabilities. The firm handles a range of serious and complex cases, including spinal and head injuries, major trauma, psychiatric conditions such as PTSD, workplace-related ailments like repetitive strain injuries and hand-arm vibration syndrome, as well as industrial diseases such as asbestos-related conditions. Their expertise extends to various accident types, encompassing road traffic incidents, motorcycle and pedestrian claims, workplace accidents, fatal incidents, public place injuries, accidents abroad, trips, slips, falls, and industrial diseases. Clients who have suffered injuries due to incidents that were not their fault may be entitled to claim damages, and Merlyn Law Firm provides comprehensive support throughout this process.
Business
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive business law services, providing expert advice tailored to the specific needs of sole traders, owner-managed companies, and private and public limited companies. Their expertise encompasses acquisitions and sales of businesses and assets, commercial contracts, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, franchise agreements, licensing law, mergers and acquisitions, as well as partnership and joint venture agreements. By understanding each client's unique business challenges, they deliver cost-effective and pragmatic solutions to protect investments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Civil & Human Rights
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services in civil litigation, addressing disputes related to contracts, property, and personal injury. Their expertise extends to personal injury law, assisting clients in obtaining compensation for injuries resulting from accidents or negligence. Additionally, the firm handles medical negligence cases, advocating for individuals affected by substandard medical care. In the realm of family law, Merlyn Law Firm provides support in matrimonial disputes, including divorce and child custody matters. Their practice also encompasses debt recovery laws, aiding clients in the collection of outstanding debts. With a focus on protecting clients' rights and interests, Merlyn Law Firm delivers tailored legal solutions across these areas.
Criminal Defense
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive criminal defense services, representing clients in both minor and major offenses across India and the United Kingdom. Their legal team has successfully defended a diverse clientele, including individuals and organizations, in various criminal matters. The firm's CEO and Managing Partner, Rahul J. Krishnan, brings extensive experience in criminal defense, having represented clients in complex litigation cases. The firm's associate paralegal, Janet, focuses on criminal litigation before the Trial Courts and the Madras High Court. Merlyn Law Firm's commitment to providing expert legal advice and lasting solutions ensures that clients receive personalized and effective representation in criminal cases.
Family
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive family law services, addressing matters such as domestic and international divorce, mutual consent, financial issues, spousal maintenance, property division, domestic violence, civil partnership dissolution, prenuptial agreements, separation, cohabitation agreements, child custody, court proceedings, and domestic abuse. The firm is equipped to handle both Indian and international marriages, providing tailored legal advice and pragmatic solutions to meet clients' unique circumstances.
Insurance
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services in insurance law, assisting clients with policy analysis, claims management, and dispute resolution. Their attorneys provide coverage opinions to help insurers and policyholders assess the existence and scope of coverage, and they are experienced in evaluating complex and high-exposure claims. The firm provides litigation counsel in court cases, including declaratory judgment actions and arbitration, addressing coverage applicability and interplay. They also offer counsel in bad faith and extra-contractual liability suits, draft policies and forms for major carriers, and advise on claim handling procedures. Merlyn Law Firm employs innovative strategies to assist insurers in disputes over coverage, including priority of coverage agreements, and participates in complex multi-party actions. Their policy experience includes auto insurance (personal and commercial), general liability, product liability, homeowner's insurance, excess/umbrella coverage, medical malpractice/healthcare, employer liability and employment practices, construction accident/defect, property insurance, intellectual property, and business liability.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services in lawsuits and disputes, specializing in civil litigation, arbitration, and debt recovery. The firm's experienced attorneys represent clients in complex civil trials, company law disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy cases, and arbitration proceedings. They appear before various courts and tribunals, including the Madras High Court, National Company Law Tribunal, and Debts Recovery Tribunal. The firm is known for facilitating early settlements in civil litigations and has a strong track record in debt recovery.
Real Estate
Merlyn Law Firm offers comprehensive real estate legal services, including development of purpose-built facilities, acquisitions and disposals of healthcare sites and portfolios, residential care schemes, estate management, landlord and tenant matters, construction, and planning. The firm also specializes in industrial real estate, handling acquisitions and disposals of substantial development sites, financing, estate management, development of industrial estates, construction and property disputes, purchase vehicles, and planning. Additionally, Merlyn Law Firm provides investment services, assisting clients with acquisitions and disposals of development sites, financing, estate management, landlord and tenant matters, development, construction and property disputes, purchase vehicles, and planning.
Corporate & Commercial
Merlyn Law Firm's Corporate & Commercial practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to businesses at various stages of their lifecycle. The firm's experienced team assists clients with entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and daily corporate operations, emphasizing a collaborative approach to meet specific business objectives. Their expertise includes drafting shareholder agreements, managing company secretarial duties, and providing strategic advice to ensure organizational structures align with clients' goals. By focusing on practical and cost-effective solutions, Merlyn Law Firm supports businesses in navigating complex legal landscapes and achieving sustainable growth.
