Corporate & Transaction Advisory
Employment Matters
We offer employment practice support that ensures our clients are not only compliant with applicable state and central labour and employment laws in India, but also well-positioned to build motivated, compliant, and high-performing workplaces.
We provide comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of employment and service law matters, helping both domestic and foreign clients navigate India's complex and evolving labour landscape. From workforce structuring to executive compensation, dispute resolution, and statutory compliance, we deliver practical, business-aligned solutions tailored to both employer obligations and organisational goals.
Our Employment Practice Includes
We help clients set up their overall employment functions — addressing the critical mass of regulatory requirements under central and state-specific employment statutes, in sync with current employment trends and practices in India.
We draft, review, and update employment contracts and policies that are clear, enforceable, and compliant — customised to define roles, remuneration, benefits, confidentiality, non-compete, and dispute resolution provisions.
We help clients resolve employer-employee disputes through strategic advice, negotiation, and, where necessary, robust representation before labour courts, tribunals, and arbitration forums — emphasising early intervention and clear documentation for wage, termination, benefits, or workplace conduct issues.
We assist employers and employees in navigating the statutory requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 — drafting policies, establishing Internal Complaints Committees, and conducting awareness and compliance training.
We design clear, accessible grievance policies and advise on each step — from informal resolution and documentation to fair hearings and corrective actions — minimising the risk of disputes escalating into formal proceedings.
Advisory on employee transfer and transition, due diligence on existing ESOP structures during fundraising or acquisitions, continuity of employment benefits, and drafting employee transfer agreements and offer letters on terms no less favourable than existing terms.
Comprehensive, Lifecycle Advisory
We offer holistic legal and strategic support across every stage of the employment lifecycle — from attraction and recruitment, through onboarding, development and engagement, compliance and policy management, to separation, termination and resignation. This includes statutory and contractual requirements for exits, notice periods, full and final settlements, and severance documentation — ensuring both employer and employee rights are clear, compliant, and managed fairly.
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) & Employee Benefits
We take a holistic approach to employee benefits, ensuring legal compliance while creating tools that drive retention, performance, and long-term value creation. This includes structuring, designing and drafting ESOPs — including ESOP pools, phantom stock, stock appreciation rights and sweat equity schemes tailored to start-ups, private companies, and listed entities — alongside end-to-end implementation covering vesting schedules, grant terms, board resolutions and regulatory filings. We also advise on statutory benefits including EPF, ESI, gratuity, paid leave, and maternity benefits, and draft clear, compliant employee benefits policies.
Why Choose Us
We understand the realities of the workplace and business needs, delivering guidance that ensures legal compliance while supporting talent retention and organisational growth.
From startups and fast-growth businesses to large conglomerates and public institutions, we tailor solutions for diverse work cultures, industry regulations, and organisational priorities.
Our litigators adeptly resolve employment and service disputes before relevant tribunals, courts, and arbitration forums, protecting your reputation and business continuity.
With the rapid evolution of labour codes and HR compliance, we keep clients ahead of statutory changes — ensuring policies, contracts, and benefits remain up-to-date and legally secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — this is a core part of our practice, from policy drafting through ICC formation and ongoing compliance training.
Yes — from structuring the pool and vesting schedule through board and shareholder approvals and ongoing plan administration.
Treatment of vested and unvested options varies by deal structure. We advise on ESOP due diligence, buyback and payout planning as part of the transaction.
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