Solomon & Co.

Domestic and International Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice is one of the firm’s most established and respected practice areas. Our lawyers frequently provide advocacy at the Bombay High Court and City Civil Court. We handle complex, high-stake litigation across India, including at the Supreme Court, High Courts, National Company Law Tribunal, Securities Appellate Tribunal, Debt Recovery Tribunals, Arbitral Tribunals and other forums.

We have successfully managed landmark cases involving land, property, and inheritance disputes, company shareholder conflicts, debt recovery, writ petitions, regulatory inquiries, tax matters, and more

Our team excels at efficiently and practically resolving intricate issues across borders and practice areas, offering comprehensive representation and advice to clients in:

• Pre-litigation strategy and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiation to achieve amicable settlements before approaching courts and tribunals.
• Civil, white - collar crimes, and commercial litigation representing leading Indian corporate houses, shareholders, financial institutions, real estate developers and societies as well as various multinationals before various courts and tribunals in India, including the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts.
• Arbitration proceedings, both domestic and international, under various institutional and ad-hoc arbitration rules.
• Disputes before regulatory authorities and tribunals, including the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and various other tribunals as well as judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

General Corporate and Commercial

Our General Corporate and Commercial team excels in comprehensive corporate and commercial advisory and provides end to end solutions to a diverse clientele, ranging from private companies to conglomerates, private equity firms, investment banks, and financial institutions. We specialize in handling complex corporate and commercial issues both in India and internationally.

With a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, our team efficiently delivers practical legal solutions to complex cross-border and multi-disciplinary issues. Our team offers end to end assistance and strategic counsel in:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing large and complex commercial contracts involving multiple parties.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate and commercial regulatory requirements including compliance with foreign exchange regulations and advising on corporate governance practices, board responsibilities, shareholder rights with an in-depth knowledge of industry-specific regulations.
• Providing legal solutions by navigating through extant laws regulating employment, foreign and inland trade, government policies, financing, debt restructuring etc.
• Advising on India entry strategies, structuring the appropriate entities suitable for our clients’ businesses, setting up such entities and providing ongoing corporate and commercial legal services to enable our clients to effectively run such businesses.
• Advising on corporate restructurings, exit strategies, winding up, dissolutions, repatriations, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Transactions: M&A, PE/ VC and Funds

Solomon & Co.’s dedicated team experience and emphasis on strategic objectives have made us a leading funds and private equity law firm in India. Our clients include Indian and global investment banks, venture capitals, investment managers, large and medium sized companies. Our team offers end to end assistance and strategic counsel in:

• Advising on the formation, management, and regulation of investment funds, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equity funds.
• Advising on foreign exchange laws, including notifications and circulars issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• Advising on investment agreements, due diligence, and exit strategies for private equity and venture capital funds.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing complex transaction contracts involving multiple parties, due diligence reports, compliance documents, etc.
• Advising on the structuring, entry strategies, investment routes, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers.
• Advising on corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and debt resolution strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Securities and Capital Markets

Solomon & Co. is a leading capital markets and securities law firm in India offering expert strategic advice and regulatory compliance services for various financial instruments and market activities. Our proficient team supports clients through qualified institutional placements, debentures, international bonds, public offerings, and portfolio management.

We represent clients in inquiries, proceedings, and litigation before regulatory bodies and courts, including the SEBI, Securities Appellate Tribunal, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India. We also assist with SEBI registrations and compliance. Our clientele encompasses mutual funds, portfolio managers, investment advisers, investment banks, shareholders, and companies of all sizes, both domestic and international.

We specialize in compliance with securities laws, stock exchange regulations, and disclosure requirements. Our team provides comprehensive guidance and representation in:

• Assisting with public offerings (IPOs), asset / portfolio management, mutual funds, private placements, rights issues, and debt offerings.
• Advising on corporate finance transactions, including equity and debt financing.
• Representing clients in securities litigation and enforcement actions by regulatory authorities such as SEBI, RBI, etc.
• Assisting clients in regulatory communications, from drafting and filing to obtaining requisite approvals.

Banking and Finance

Solomon & Co. offers expert legal and cross-border transactional advice to banks, financial institutions, and funds on Indian legal matters of all kinds.

Our Banking and Finance team excels in navigating Indian regulatory authorities. We advise on transactions from simple debt and equity offerings to complex structured financing, both onshore and offshore. We also serve as panel advisers for several Indian and international banks.

Our comprehensive guidance and representation in Banking and Finance, including international and cross-border transactions are as follows:

• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, credit facilities, and security documents.
• Advising on the structuring and financing of infrastructure and development projects.
• Assisting banks and financial institutions with regulatory compliance, including RBI guidelines and banking laws.
• Handling debt restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and recovery actions.

Antitrust and Competition

In today’s dynamic global market, navigating regulatory scrutiny and managing cross-border activities effectively is crucial. Solomon & Co. specializes in providing strategic legal counsel and cross-border advisory services tailored to meet the challenges of antitrust and competition law in India.

Our comprehensive Antitrust and Competition services include:

• Advising on compliance with Indian competition laws and antitrust regulations.
• Assisting in the prevention and resolution of Anti-Competitive agreements.
• Facilitating merger control filings and securing necessary approvals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
• Advising on matters concerning abuse of dominant position under Indian law.
• Representing clients in antitrust investigations and proceedings before the CCI.
• Handling competition litigation, encompassing cartel cases, abuse of dominance issues, and anti-competitive agreement disputes.

Private Equity & Investment Funds

At Solomon & Co., we provide expert legal services in the private equity and investment funds sector, wherein we advise investors, funds, portfolio companies, etc. Our team is skilled in the legal structuring of private equity investments, fund formation, and capital raising for domestic and international funds.

We assist clients in negotiating and drafting key definitive agreements, such as share subscription agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholder’s agreement, contribution agreements, and side letters, ensuring compliance with Indian regulatory requirements, including SEBI regulations, FEMA guidelines, and other relevant laws. 

Our team also supports clients in fundraising, helping them navigate the complexities of securing investments from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. We provide strategic guidance on share sale/purchase transactions, investment exits, incorporating/investing in joint ventures, and merger and acquisition deals involving private equity-backed companies.

Additionally, we advise on foreign investment regulations and compliances with India’s evolving regulatory landscape ensuring the investments are legally viable and easy to route in/out of the country.

With a client-focused approach and a deep understanding of the Indian market, we help clients achieve their investment goals by ensuring they are commercially comfortable, legally protected, and adequately compliance in India.

Human Resources: Employment, Labour and POSH

At Solomon & Co., we specialise in providing comprehensive and strategic solutions for all employment-related matters, empowering both employers and employees to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.

Our team efficiently resolves intricate issues, prioritizing practical solutions. We offer comprehensive representation and strategic counsel in:

• Employee Benefits.
• Employee restructuring and re-classification.
• Drafting and HR policies, including Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, Anti – Harassment policy, Data protection policy, etc.
• Employee stock option plans (ESOPs) / employee stock option schemes (ESOS)
• Employment law and compliance.
• Representing employers and employees in labour disputes, wrongful termination cases, separations, secondments, grievance proceedings and Whistle-blower complaints before various courts and tribunals.
• Providing guidance on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) compliance, including drafting of policies, conducting training, handling complaints and investigations. We also serve as an external member on the Internal Complaints Committee of a Company.
• POCSO compliance and related matters.