Corporate · Commercial · Contracts
Corporate and Commercial Lawyers in Bangalore
We advise startups, companies and business owners on company formation, contracts, shareholder matters, compliance and commercial disputes. We draft documents in plain language so that you understand what you sign.
Overview
Practical legal support for businesses
Good contracts and proper records prevent most business disputes. We draft and review agreements, set up companies and LLPs, and help with regular compliance.
When a dispute does arise, we act in negotiation, arbitration, the Commercial Courts and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
What we handle
Our work in this area
These are the matters we see most often. Real cases rarely fit one box, so ask us even if yours looks different.
Company and LLP
- Company and LLP incorporation (Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008)
- Shareholders’ and founders’ agreements
- Board and shareholder resolutions
- ROC and annual compliance support
Commercial contracts
- Supply, distribution and agency agreements
- Service and consultancy agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Leave and licence and lease deeds
Technology contracts
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs) and SLAs
- SaaS and software licence agreements
- Data Processing Addendums (DPAs)
Startups
- Founder and ESOP documents
- Investment term sheet review
- Employment and consultant contracts
- Policies and website terms
Disputes
- Commercial suits (Commercial Courts Act, 2015)
- NCLT matters, including oppression and mismanagement
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) – Section 7 and 9 matters
- Recovery and contract claims
Regulatory
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) basics for foreign investment
- Labour code compliance advice
- Consumer and e-commerce terms
- Trademark and IP protection
Courts and forums
Where we appear
- Commercial Courts, Bengaluru
- NCLT, Bengaluru Bench
- Arbitral Tribunals
- High Court of Karnataka
- Registrar of Companies (ROC)
Good to know
Things to know for businesses
Put it in writing
A short written contract that covers price, scope, delivery, liability and disputes avoids most conflicts.
Add an arbitration clause
A clear arbitration clause can make disputes faster and private.
Insolvency threshold
A creditor can start insolvency against a company under the IBC only if the default is at least ₹1 crore.
Data protection now applies to contracts
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, businesses must have proper contracts with vendors who process personal data.
Contact Base Legal
Phone +91 63660 42792 or +91 81974 06465 · contact@baselegal.in · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM