Our Solutions

Corporate and Commercial

Our team has a deep understanding of regional legal environment and how businesses work across jurisdictions. We advise the clients on all stages of business transaction from regional to complicated international transactions.

Our expertise includes:

  • Formation and Incorporation of Companies across jurisdictions
  • Establishment of Branch and Representative Offices of MNCs
  • Corporate Structuring and Restructuring (UBOs Structuring, Shareholding, Brand Ownership, Management Controls, JVs, etc.)
  • Planning and Compliance
  • Management Consulting
  • Merger and Acquisition

Contract Management

We have an extensive experience in not only forming but ensuring that a ‘Contract Management System’ is effectively implemented in a Company. We undertake to prepare Standard Drafts which establishes a process of executing contracts.

Formation of Contracts includes (but not limited):

  • Franchise Sale and Purchase Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements and joint ventures
  • Property and Equipment Lease
  • Maintenance and Service Agreement
  • Indemnity
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements

Due Diligence

Legal due diligence is normally performed prior to a merger & acquisition of business, acquiring shares, entering JVs, other commercial interests, purchasing properties, etc. The acquirer in this process assess the legal risks involved in merger & acquisition of business or property. It involves a thorough investigation and understanding of every aspect of the transaction, from its end goal to the physical and legal conditions of the proposed investment.

  • Business/Corporate Due Diligence: A legal due diligence will inform the investor of some of the following, verification of ownership, structures, assets, restriction on businesses, contingent liabilities, pending litigations, intellectual property rights, insurances, employee benefits, regulatory compliances, etc.
  • Real Estate Due Diligence: Legal Due Diligence for Real Estate is an investigation of property records (current/previous ownerships), and anything else deemed relevant to the sale, purchase, lease or a mortgage on the property.

Employment

  • Appointment, termination, outsourcing, employment policies, benefits and codes of conduct, confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation, intellectual property protection, stock options plans, mergers and acquisitions, and directors/ officers’ fiduciary duties and liability issues
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Corporate Support (acquisition, disposal, due diligence)
  • Business Reorganization
  • Litigation assistance

Immigration Solutions

CMI through an exclusive collaboration with reputed corporate and immigration Lawyers/Consultants located in UK, EU, Canada & US and other global destinations assists its Clients on immigration services in tier-1 category, which is an investment or a business set-up channel.

In assisting a Client, CMI would support on the following:

  • KYC compliance and profile assessment
  • Setting up investment structure (HoldCo - MidCo - OpCo)
  • Research on Laws governing proposed business
  • Relocation / registration of brands and trademark of company
  • Relocation of entrepreneurs
  • Liaising with reputed Lawyers/Law Firms on immigration, investments, related area

Investment Trade and Investments

  • Anti-Money Laundering Laws
  • Anti-Dumping Laws
  • Queries related to WTO, and GATT
  • Export control regulations
  • International sale of goods contracts carried by sea
  • Foreign investment regulations
  • Sale and purchase of merchandise
  • International franchising contracts
  • Inward and outward investments
  • Import compliance programs

Litigation & Dispute Management

Exclusive Tie-up with Lawyers: CMI helps you to alleviate and control costs from start to finish. As your interests are ours, we are mindful of your budget throughout our work. CMI maintains a network of more than 200 hundred lawyers across jurisdictions, and only engages lawyer when is essential, thereby saving you unnecessary expenditure. We have the local expertise needed to ensure you’ve got the right person on the ground handling your claim.

Our team is experienced in Managing Disputes both before the regular court or through ADRs, Arbitration, etc. which includes but not limited to matters of:

  • Civil
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Commercial and Company Matters
  • Criminal
  • Employment
  • Family
  • Financial Activities
  • Real Estate
  • Tax
  • Trademarks/IP

Our team of lawyers are proficient in undertaking the representation of clients both locally and in international arbitration and arbitration proceedings across various industries. We understand the amount of care that is required in safeguarding the details and status of the parties involved in litigation or arbitration and thus offer a best course of action to protect the interests of the clients.

Negotiation

As a Legal Consultancy, one of our main goals it to get the best result for our clients. As part of every day life, everyone negotiates, but as legal experts, this is one of our niche talents.

As your negotiators be it for contracts or litigation matters we are prepared to offer the following:

  • Preparing and planning a strategy
  • Defining ground rules
  • Bargaining and problem solving
  • Implementing the strategic route
  • Closure of the matter

Policies & Codes

A code of conduct or a policy document can generally be referred as a guidance document of a company. It aligns with a company’s vision and mission statement and sets the tone of the culture the company intends to propagate and maintain. Our team of Lawyers are well experienced in the formation of Policies and Codes for the companies and business corporations which are synced to applicable laws.

Our team undertakes the preparation and customization of policies and codes that includes but is not limited to:

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy
  • Anti-Racism Policy
  • Code of Conduct/Ethics
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Promoter Ethics Policy
  • Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
  • Risk Management Policy
  • Whistle Blowing Policy

Wills and Codicils

Will is a legal declaration of the intention of a testator with respect to his property which comes into effect after the person has passed away. In other words, a Will is the legally registered declaration as to how properties left behind would be settled.

Our Will formation teams assists in forming a Will which includes the following:

  • Employment Benefits
  • Financial Investments/Assets
  • Guardianships
  • Properties
  • Shares in a Company
  • Other forms of Movable & Immovable Assets

Data Protection and Cybersecurity

We have a team of skilled legal professionals offering services on data protection and privacy & cybersecurity. We provide guidance on the use, collection, storage, and transfer of personal information sought by data controllers and processors. From strategic overview to tailor-made policy solutions, we facilitate a diverse portfolio of legal advisory on different facets of data protection across jurisdictions.

To enable a smooth internal information data security system, we assist clients with –

  • Policy documents
  • Data protection compliance audit
  • Data security breach preparedness and response in accordance with applicable law(s)
  • Compliance check for data controllers and processors
  • Contract management with a focus on data protection
  • Data security training and awareness sessions

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

ESG is not a one-time activity, it is a continuous and collaborative effort that needs to be implemented throughout the organization. With a diverse team of legal and compliance professionals, we curate ESG strategies and roadmaps for companies based on location, industry, and jurisdiction. We endeavor to bring forth purpose and vision to support organizations mitigate risks and challenges. Our team can assist with the evaluation of the organization’s existing journey and accordingly provide the most appropriate roadmap focused on sustainable growth and development.

At CMI, we follow an integrated approach and assist organizations to optimize their efforts and provide the required guidance across industries to amplify their sustainability journey by –

  • ESG gap analysis
  • Formation of an ESG governance structure
  • Customized ESG roadmap
  • ESG due diligence
  • Sustainability assessment
  • Establishing a sustainability framework
  • Mapping existing initiatives against relevant global performance standards like GRI Standards and UN SDGs