Important Notice
Pavgi & Co. does not solicit clients through this website. The content here is informational only. All matters are taken up strictly by prior appointment, subject to conflict checks and execution of a written engagement letter. Appointments may be requested through the website booking interface or via the firm’s official intake email. This FAQ page does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Engagement, Appointments & Intake
Engagements begin by requesting an appointment through our website booking interface or by emailing our intake desk with a brief matter summary. We conduct a conflict check and, if cleared, confirm a meeting. After scope discussion we issue a written engagement letter before commencing work.
No — we do not accept or act on instructions solely via the website. The site is for information and appointment requests only.
Provide a short summary of the issue, entity name and jurisdiction, expected outcome, urgency, and 2–3 preferred time slots. Please do not share confidential documents until after a conflict check and appointment confirmation.
Basic incorporation documents (MOA/AOA), relevant contracts, board/shareholder resolutions, prior correspondence, and any notices/filings. We will request additional documents if required.
Yes. We routinely advise international counsel and overseas clients on cross-border transactions, contracts, IBC matters and regulatory compliance. Work proceeds by secure document exchange, videoconference, and written engagement terms.
Appointment request → Conflict check → Introductory meeting → Proposal & fee estimate → Engagement letter → Work commencement → Deliverable / follow-up.
Fees, Retainers & Timelines
We use fixed-fee, milestone-based, hourly, and retainer models depending on the matter type and regulatory constraints. Fee terms are agreed before engagement.
Yes. We offer scalable retainers tailored to business needs, including document-first retainer packages for startups and ongoing compliance retainers for growing enterprises. (We can provide bespoke retainer proposals on request.)
You are required to connect with us to discuss the timelines with each engagement.
We invoice in agreed foreign currency. Payment methods and any gross-up for taxes are specified in the engagement letter. Where required, we coordinate with overseas counsel for fee routing.
Corporate Governance & Company Law
Incorporation and entity selection, MOA/AOA drafting and amendments, board & shareholder governance, director duties, secretarial compliance (ROC filings), corporate restructuring and governance audits.
Yes — either on a transaction basis or under retainers (statutory filings, registers, board minutes, resolutions, annual return support).
A governance audit evaluates board processes, statutory registers, policies and regulatory compliance. It identifies gaps and practical remediation measures to reduce legal and regulatory risk.
Contracts & Agreements
Commercial contracts, MSAs and SOWs, supply & distribution agreements, share purchase/asset purchase and shareholders’ agreements, JV and investment agreements, technology/SaaS/licence agreements, employment and ESOP documentation, loan/security agreements, NDAs and escrow/settlement deeds.
Commercial-first and risk-balanced: we translate commercial objectives into enforceable terms, emphasise practical risk allocation, and draft for enforceability and future dispute-avoidance.
Termination & exit, liability & indemnity caps, IP ownership, payment & milestone terms, acceptance criteria, governance (for shareholder arrangements), confidentiality/data protection, and dispute resolution.
Yes — including SLAs, service credits, data-processing terms, source code escrow, IP assignment/licence, and cross-border data transfer clauses.
Yes — for clients with repeat documentation needs we prepare templates, clause banks, approval workflows and contract hygiene checklists to accelerate safe deal-making.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A lawyer India)
Transaction structuring, term sheets, legal due diligence, negotiation and drafting of transaction documents, regulatory filings (where required), closing support and post-closing integration.
Corporate records, contracts, IP, litigation, compliance, employment, real estate, taxation exposure and regulatory approvals. Findings appear in a risk-rated diligence report.
For small transactions 1–2 weeks; for mid-sized transactions 3–6 weeks depending on document availability and complexity.
Insolvency, Restructuring & IBC (NCLT / NCLAT)
Advisory to creditors, resolution applicants and corporate debtors, drafting and filing of CIRP-related petitions/defences, avoidance applications, resolution plan drafting, liquidation proceedings and appellate representation.
Yes — we appear and advise at all stages of insolvency and restructuring proceedings and assist with resolution strategy and stakeholder coordination.
Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Litigation
Supreme Court of India, various High Courts across India, NCLT/NCLAT, Commercial Courts, arbitral tribunals (domestic & institutional) and regulatory/appellate bodies.
Yes. We manage arbitration strategy, drafting of pleadings, enforcement and setting aside (Section 34/37) matters, and coordinate with foreign counsel where enforcement abroad is required.
Commercial first — we assess liability and commercial risk, pursue settlement/mediation where beneficial, and litigate/arbitrate where necessary with a focus on outcome and enforceability.
Regulatory, Compliance & Investigations (SEBI, RBI, CCI, ED, GST)
SEBI, RBI, CCI, ED, SFIO, GST authorities and other sectoral regulators.
Yes — drafting responses, representing clients at hearings, negotiation of settlements and appellate remedies.
Yes — we advise on privacy policies, data processing agreements, cross-border transfers, incident response and DPAs aligned with Indian and international standards.
Banking, Finance & Project Finance
Loan/documentation, security creation, inter-creditor arrangements, project finance structuring, debt restructuring and enforcement steps including SARFAESI/IBC linked remedies.
Private Equity, Venture Capital & Fund Work
Yes — on term sheets, investment agreements, ESOPs, exit structures, FEMA issues and investor governance matters.
Yes — we advise on dilution mechanics, anti-dilution protection, liquidation preferences and drafting shareholder protections.
Real Estate, Infrastructure & RERA
Transaction structuring, due diligence, RERA compliance, commercial leasing, developer agreements and construction/ EPC documentation.
Yes — registration, compliance and representation in RERA proceedings are within scope.
Employment Law & HR Compliance
Yes — employment agreements, offer letters, non-compete (where reasonable), confidentiality, non-solicit and employee handbook/policy drafting (PoSH, grievance, disciplinary, WFH).
We advise on risk-based termination processes, settlement strategies, VRS and representation before labour forums where applicable.
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Yes — wills, trusts, power of attorney, estate administration, succession planning and family settlement documentation.
Cross-Border & International Work
We coordinate with counsel in the US, UK, Singapore, UAE, EU jurisdictions and other locations as needed for cross-border transactions and enforcement.
By combining Indian regulatory advice with coordinated inputs from local counsel in the foreign jurisdiction and memorialising obligations in cross-border agreements.
Industry-Specific FAQs
Technology & SaaS (SaaS contracts India / tech legal India)
IP ownership, source-code escrow, SLAs & uptime commitments, data processing agreements, privacy compliance (DPDP/GDPR), indemnities and limitation of liability.
Use standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards, contractual DPAs with sub-processors, and privacy impact assessments. We coordinate with international counsel for multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Fintech & Financial Services
RBI & payment regulation compliance, payment gateway agreements, KYC/AML frameworks, vendor due diligence, and technology licensing.
FMCG, Retail & E-Commerce
Manufacturing/packaging, supply & distribution, warehousing, logistics, brand licensing, label compliance and consumer protection adherence.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Quality control, inspection rights, product liability caps, indemnities, insurance, and robust force-majeure and delivery terms.
Infrastructure & Energy
Performance security, liquidated damages, delay and extension mechanics, completion guarantees, and regulatory approvals.
Healthcare & Pharma
Licensing and registration, clinical trial regulations (where relevant), data privacy for patient data and compliance with standards for manufacturing and distribution.
Hospitality & Events
Cancellation/refund terms, vendor indemnities, force majeure, insurance and liability limits for guest/vendor actions.
Startups & Early-Stage Businesses
Fixed-price starter packs for incorporation, founder agreements, basic contracts and a scalable retainer model to cover ongoing compliance and ad-hoc drafting.
Due Diligence, KYC & Vendor Checks
Yes — we conduct legal hygiene checks (KYC, litigation search, regulatory history, corporate records, ownership structure) and provide a concise risk memo.
Entity verification, litigation/regulatory check, sanction screening, beneficial-ownership review, and past performance/references if available.
Practical Tools & Checklists
- Clear parties and scope (SoW)
- Fees, milestones & acceptance criteria
- Termination & handover mechanics
- Liability caps & indemnity scope
- IP ownership & licence terms
- Confidentiality & data handling clauses
- Force majeure & delay remedies
- Governing law & dispute resolution seat
- Insurance & performance security (if applicable)
- Change-order process & audit rights
NDA, MSA + SOW, vendor/supply agreements, shareholders’ agreement, share purchase agreement, investor term sheet, ESOP plan documents, employment agreements, service contracts, IP assignment deeds and compliance checklists.
Confidentiality & Conflict Management
We employ secure data handling procedures, confidentiality protocols, and explicit confidentiality terms within engagement letters. Data sharing is conducted via secure platforms on a need-to-know basis.
Every appointment is subject to a conflict check. If a conflict exists, we decline or suggest alternatives. We do not act for clients where a material conflict cannot be resolved.
Careers, Training & Internships
Yes — we run a structured mentorship programme focused on transactional drafting, litigation fundamentals and practical lawyering skills, with an emphasis on sustained association and professional growth.
Closing Notes & How to Proceed
Use the booking interface on our website or email reachus@pavgiandco.com with a succinct summary. We will respond with next-step availability and a short checklist of documents to share ahead of the meeting.
No. The FAQ page is informational only. For tailored legal advice, please request an appointment.