Archer & Angel

 Advocates and Legal Consultants 

Archer & Angel
K-4, South Extension, Part-II
New Delhi 110049
India
ph: (+91)-11-2626-1302
fax: (+91)-11-2626-1303
alt: (+91)-11-4164-1302

Practice Areas

 

  • General Corporate

    Archer & Angel’s corporate attorneys have extensive experience in advising both domestic and foreign corporations on corporate issues, ranging from foreign investment and exchange control regulations applicable in India including regulatory approvals, structuring foreign investments into India and domestic investments overseas, incorporation of companies, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions including extensive due diligence on target companies, corporate governance and director’s liabilities, corporate compliance issues and preparation and advise on transaction documents.

  • Real Estate and Construction

    The firm concentrates a significant amount of its resources on the real estate and construction sector. Attorneys in the firm have worked with owners, developers, project managers, operators and contractors. The firm is presently advising clients on projects varying from development of health care centers and hospitals to convention centers, information technology parks and residential complexes. We have advised on projects all over India.

     

    Attorneys of the firm have advised on agreements in connection with development, design, establishment, construction, operation and maintenance of roads, bridges and highways. They have also advised on lease agreements and undertaken due diligence on the land, advised on land acquisition and related compensation issues, government regulations etc.

     

    The services that the firm provides include due diligence; advice on land acquisition and related rehabilitation issues; drafting and reviewing project documents including concession agreements, design and developments, loan arrangements, lease agreements, project management and other related agreements; preparing draft project correspondence, advising on Government approvals and licenses; conducting mediations and arbitrations.

  • Commercial Litigation

    We have extensive experience in all areas of commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation including international trade disputes, insurance, corporate disputes, intellectual property (enforcement and protection of trade marks, copyright, designs, anti-piracy and counterfeiting), e-business and real estate. Attorneys have both multinationals and domestic companies in cross- border disputes involving both Government and private organizations.

  • Intellectual Property

    Our intellectual property team advises both domestic and international businesses on a wide variety of legal issues affecting intellectual property, including drafting and negotiating agreements for protection of trade marks, brand names, domain names, copyright and designs, management of portfolios and enforcement mechanisms. We also advise on technology transfer, licensing, trade secrets, unfair competition, entertainment, computer law and franchising with a particular emphasis on cross border transactions. The IP team works closely with our transactional lawyers on the intersection of IP and corporate issues. Our attorneys have authored various articles and reports on intellectual property which have been published in leading online journals and websites.

  • Regulatory Affairs

    Firm's attorneys have extensive experience in advising both domestic and foreign corporations on legal and regulatory issues, ranging from foreign investment regulations, direct and indirect taxes, industry specific approvals, regulatory matters affecting trade and business including   exchange control regulations, customs and excise rules and procedures, value added tax, service tax, income tax, import/export policy and other approvals for effectively running a business.

     

    Our attorneys have worked with various central and state government ministries, departments and agencies, including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Telecom, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Environment, state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana and agencies such as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Software Technology Parks of India, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Reserve Bank of India, Foreign Investment Promotion Board, Project Approval Board, Department of Income Tax, Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Customs & Excise Department etc.

  • Distribution, Franchise and Licensing

    Archer & Angel’s franchising, distribution and retail team advises both domestic and international franchisors  and retailers on a wide variety of legal issues affecting franchising arrangements, including structuring of franchise arrangements, preparation and negotiation of franchise agreements, advise on applicable Indian laws such as property laws, foreign investment and foreign technology regulations, intellectual property, exchange control, tax etc. Our team also advises on distribution and agency arrangements and all aspects of foreign investment in retail and trading, intellectual property, including protection of trade marks, brand names, copyright and designs, management of portfolios and enforcement mechanisms. Our attorneys are founding members of the International Franchise Lawyers Association (IFLA), a network of franchise specialists from across the globe. They have also authored various articles and reports on franchising in India, including the India chapter for ‘Getting the Deal Through –Franchise 2008’, published by Law Business Research Ltd, UK.

  • Employment and Labour

    We have expertise in all areas of labor and employment laws including drafting employment contracts and employee handbooks, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements; advising on employer obligations and employee benefits under Indian law, including statutory rights for provident fund, gratuity, maternity benefits, workers compensation etc; negotiation of collective agreements with trade unions and employee associations; privacy and confidentiality issues, employment termination procedures and negotiations; sale and closure of manufacturing facilities, transfer of employees and undertakings and voluntary retirement schemes; registration of foreign nationals in India, employment related due diligence and internal audits on compliance issues.

  • Sports and Entertainment

    Firm's sports, leisure & entertainment team advises both domestic and international businesses on a wide variety of legal issues  affecting sponsorship, marketing, advertising, radio broadcasting, event management, development of sports infrastructure and facilities, adventure tourism, films and television, entertainment festivals/ concerts, theatre, telecasting, gaming, event management and development of tourism facilities.

     

    Our clients vary from wellness & fitness centers, event managers, adventure tourism operators, not-for-profit sports and organizations, apparel manufacturers, theme park operators, event management companies, broadcasting and production companies, marketing agencies, facility developers, hoteliers and restaurant operators, gaming companies as well as private clients including actors and sportspersons.

 

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Archer & Angel
K-4, South Extension, Part-II
New Delhi 110049
India
ph: (+91)-11-2626-1302
fax: (+91)-11-2626-1303
alt: (+91)-11-4164-1302