Navigating Complexity, Ensuring Compliance, and Empowering Growth

At AGC, we function as an integral strategic partner in navigating the complexities of corporate and legal operations. Our legal business advisory services are engineered to provide definitive clarity, mitigate exposure to risk, and establish a robust legal framework that supports your enterprise at every stage of its lifecycle.

 

Corporate Governance & Compliance

We establish a robust framework of policies and procedures to ensure unimpeachable ethical conduct and full compliance with all statutory and regulatory mandates, safeguarding the business, its officers, and its reputation. Our team provides authoritative legal opinions on all applicable laws and develops bespoke compliance mechanisms fully integrated with your strategic plans. This includes the drafting and implementation of critical corporate governance policies essential for modern enterprises, such as the Code of Conduct, Whistle-Blower Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy. Furthermore, we manage the full spectrum of corporate secretarial duties to ensure flawless compliance for shareholders, the Board of Directors, and Key Managerial Personnel.

 

Entity Formation & Structuring

We provide strategic guidance through the critical process of establishing a business presence, ensuring the chosen legal structure is optimized for your commercial objectives and the prevailing regulatory landscape. Our counsel covers the formation of various business entities, including Private and Public Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and other structures suitable for your specific goals. From drafting foundational incorporation documents to managing ongoing statutory filings, we oversee the entire compliance lifecycle to ensure your entity maintains impeccable legal standing from its inception.

 

Legal Risk Management & Mitigation

Our approach is to proactively identify, analyze, and neutralize the legal and operational risks inherent to your business activities, thereby creating a secure and stable environment for sustained operations. Our specialists conduct thorough audits of your operations and corporate structure to pinpoint potential legal exposures and vulnerabilities. Based on this analysis, we design and implement customized risk management frameworks, creating robust internal controls and protocols to effectively mitigate all identified risks.

 

India Entry & Foreign Investment Strategy

For international corporations targeting the Indian market, we deliver the definitive strategic, legal, and regulatory counsel required for a successful market entry and sustainable long-term operations. We formulate effective strategies and advise on the most advantageous corporate structures. Our guidance covers India’s complex Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, including entry barriers, conditionality, and sectoral caps, ensuring your investment is structured for maximum advantage. We also analyze and advise on the implications of various international agreements and treaties, protecting your interests and ensuring alignment with global commitments.

 

Commercial Transactions & Contracts

We provide sophisticated legal support for a full spectrum of commercial transactions, ensuring all contractual arrangements are strategically sound, enforceable, and meticulously aligned with your core business objectives. Our advisory extends to the legal aspects of the bidding and tender process, helping you prepare and submit competitive proposals. Our team possesses deep expertise in drafting and negotiating high-stakes commercial agreements, including those for distribution and agency, outsourcing and manufacturing, joint ventures, and strategic marketing initiatives.