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Hariani & Co., Advocates & Solicitors, is a prominent Indian lawfirm offering high quality legal services to clients. Hariani & Co.was founded in 1991, the year of India’s economicliberalisation. Today, the firm has a fast-growing team of over75 legal professionals, offices in three cities in western India,Mumbai, Pune and Goa, and a reach throughout India andabroad.

Hariani & Co. offers 360 degree legal assistance to clients.The firm has a strong industry focus and keeps clientsabreast of the latest legal developments in their sectors. Thefirm's clients include large domestic and internationalcommercial and industrial corporations, banks and financialinstitutions, film production houses, private equity and VCfunds, real estate developers, individuals and entrepreneursand charitable, medical and educational institutions.

PRACTICE AREAS

§ DISPUTE RESOLUTION

§ REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION

§ CORPORATE

§ CORPORATE FINANCE, SECURITIES AND CAPITAL MARKETS

§ BANKING AND FINANCE

§ FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCES

§ FAMILY LAW AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT

§ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY

§ MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

§ START-UPS

§ HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE

§ SHIPPING AND MARITIME

§ PHARMACEUTICALS

§ ENVIRONMENT


DISPUTE RESOLUTION Page 1

Hariani & Co. has had a strong litigation practice for over 25 years and is known forhaving successfully represented clients (including major business houses and highnet-worth individuals) in complicated and intricate disputes across the country. Thefirm has handled commercial and civil matters for clients before fora from thelowest courts in India to the Supreme Court.

Litigation

• Advising and representing clients involved in winding up,corporate insolvency and liquidation proceedings

• Advising and representing clients in constitutional lawmatters

• Representing clients in consumer matters, including beforeState and National Consumer Disputes RedressalCommissions

• Representing clients before the National Company LawTribunal and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

• Representing clients before other statutory tribunals andappellate tribunals

• Representing clients, including NGOs and citizens' groups, inenvironmental disputes

• Advising on pre-litigation strategy

• Advising and representing clients in civil and commercial litigation matters,including in conciliation and mediation proceedings

• Advising on choice of law and jurisdiction clauses in agreements, in view of bothIndian law and the principles of private international law

• Advising on issues arising from conflicts of law

• Representing numerous clients in high-stakes real estate litigation in respect ofstrategic and commercially valuable properties

• Advising and representing clients in matters related to the enforcement ofintellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs andtrade secrets, including representing in court some of the major productionhouses in India

The firm’s expertise in this practice area includes:


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Hariani & Co. has represented clients in numerous arbitration mattersover the years. The firm has appeared for clients in both Indian andinternational arbitration matters, and in both ad hoc and institutionalarbitration matters.

The firm’s arbitration experience is widespread, ranging from oil andgas sector disputes to construction disputes, family disputes, foreigninvestment disputes, corporate disputes and contractual disputes.

In addition, the firm has appeared in various Indian courts inproceedings arising out of arbitration matters. Amongst other things,the firm has applied to the court to seek the appointment ofarbitrators by court order, to obtain interim relief for clients in drawn-out arbitration matters and to challenge awards given by arbitraltribunals. The firm has also advised on, and represented clients in,complicated proceedings for the enforcement of arbitral awards inIndia.

The firm has participated in arbitration proceedings at a pan-Indialevel, and has appeared before the Supreme Court and various HighCourts in arbitration-related matters.

Arbitration proceedings in India often occur in conjunction withparallel court proceedings in various courts and specialised statutorytribunals. The firm is well-equipped to handle such matters andprovide strategic as well as legal advice to clients, in addition todrafting pleadings and representing clients before tribunals and courts.

Arbitration


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Hariani & Co. represents eminent business houses, developers, investors, financialinstitutions, lenders, real estate funds, consultancies, brokers and individuals indiverse real estate transactions. The firm has a strong foundation in advising andrepresenting clients in conventional real estate practice areas such as the sale andpurchase of property and conducting investigations into unique and complicatedissues relating to property title. Over the years, the firm has also earned a strongreputation for developing innovative structures and assisting clients withdocumentation and negotiations in this practice area. The firm has the knowledgeand capacity to advise clients on both legal and technical issues related to realestate as well as providing strategic support to clients.

Hariani & Co. was the first Indian firm to act in a transaction involving foreign directinvestment in the Indian real estate sector at an entity level. It is a pioneer in theemerging field of real estate investment in India. The firm has also representedclients in unique “built to suit” real estate transactions. Hariani & Co. is geared tohandle and advise on the challenges to and future transformations proposed in theIndian real estate sector.

Hariani & Co. has handled numerous transactions involving a combination of realestate and corporate structuring. The firm has also successfully representednumerous clients (including major business houses and high net-worth individuals)in, and obtained favourable outcomes in, high-stakes litigation in respect of strategicand commercially valuable properties.

Hariani & Co.’s experience in the field of real estate law is well recognised. The firm isan active member of both the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA) and theNational Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) West. The firm has also beeninvited by the government to make representations on proposed real estatelegislation, on behalf of both itself and NAREDCO West.


• Acting for clients in transactions involving real estatefinancing through Non-Banking Financial Companies(NBFCs), funds, real estate trusts, non-convertible debenture /optional convertible debenture structures and inter-corporatedeposits

• Advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of foreigninvestment in the Indian real estate sector

• Advising on suitable structures for real estate funds, trusts(including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)) andcorporate houses, from a legal, tax and regulatory perspective,and undertaking related documentation

• Structuring joint ventures for real estate development

• Advising on compliance with various central and state lawsapplicable to real estate project development, such as theReal Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)and the Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of thePromotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer)Act, 1963

• Working with real estate consultancies from the inception ofreal estate projects, assisting them with preparingdocumentation (including information memoranda andvarious agreements) and advising on legal, technical andregulatory issues relating to the sale and purchase ofproperties




• Preparing agreements and other documentation in respect of the financing,construction and development of residential, industrial and commercialpremises, including office buildings, IT parks, hotels, shopping malls andserviced apartments

• Conducting due diligence and title verification in respect of the acquisitionand disposal of agricultural and non-agricultural lands, structures, buildings,flats, commercial spaces and industrial units across India, issuing titlereports and certificates relating to property titles

• Conducting due diligence with respect to properties in real estateinvestment transactions, including investment through loans, inter-corporate deposits, trusts, funds etc.

• Acting for clients letting or leasing all types of properties, includingconducting negotiations, preparing agreements and other documentation

• Representing clients in various types of litigation matters involving realestate

• Structuring and advising on real estate redevelopment projects

• Acting on Special Economic Zone (SEZ) projects and their implementationthroughout India

• Setting up townships and undertaking layout development under diversepolicies of the central and state governments, such as the Special TownshipPolicy, Tourism Policy, Information Technology and Information TechnologyEnabled Services (IT and ITES) Policy, policies relating to IndustrialTownships etc.

• Assisting companies to undertake infrastructure work, includingroad and bridge development, port development and powerprojects (including alternative energy projects)

• Advising and acting on matters related to zoning andregulation of land use and allied laws relating to theconstruction and redevelopment of properties

• Advising on taxation and tax-saving measures, in consultationwith tax law experts

• Advising on stamp duty and registration related issues

Real Estate FinanceHariani & Co. is a pioneer in the emerging field of real estateinvestment in India. The firm has advised on real estate investmentsthrough NBFCs, funds, real estate trusts, non-convertible debenture /optionally convertible debenture structures and inter-corporatedeposits. The firm has the knowledge, information and resources toadvise clients on the legal, technical and strategic issues involved inreal estate financing transactions. The services provided by the firminclude conducting due diligence exercises, providing title reportsand documentation, and negotiating and preparing loan,investment, mortgage and other security documents, such as loanor investment agreements, mortgage and hypothecationdocuments, debenture trust deeds etc.



Redevelopment

• Acting for clients on the redevelopment of properties leased from thecentral government, state governments and various government bodies andpublic entities across the country

• Acting for clients on the redevelopment of properties belonging tocooperative societies

• Assisting with the redevelopment of cessed properties and dilapidatedbuildings

• Working on specialised slum rehabilitation projects

• Preparing documentation for redevelopment, including developmentagreements, joint venture agreements, development managementagreements, work contracts and agreements among tenant and occupants

• Assisting with proceedings for the summary eviction of non-cooperativetenants and occupants

• Assisting with proceedings before courts, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority(SRA) and the High Power Committee (HPC) of the SRA

• Advising on the formation and registration of cooperative societies

The firm regularly works on real estate redevelopment projects, including slumrehabilitation projects. The firm has experience with:


CORPORATE Page 1

• Advising companies on the legal and regulatory aspects of doing business inIndia

• Advising on various corporate governance issues, including the formation ofcompanies and regulatory compliances

• Advising on foreign investments by and into Indian companies

• Advising companies on and drafting various general commercialagreements, such as employment agreements, consultancy agreements,confidentiality agreements, services agreements, escrow agreements,software development agreements, tender documents etc.

• Advising companies on raising corporate finance, including on equity issuesand share transfers and allotments

• Advising on securities law issues

• Assisting companies with mergers and acquisitions

• Acting for companies and parties involved in corporate disputes, includingin domestic and international arbitration proceedings, as well asproceedings before various Indian courts and tribunals

• Representing clients before securities tribunals

Hariani & Co. has an extremely active and competent corporate practice,advising and acting for clients on a wide range of corporate and commerciallaw issues.


Corporate GovernanceHariani & Co. regularly advises companies on their legal, regulatory,operational and compliance issues and represents clients incorporate governance related disputes, including disputes amongjoint venture partners, shareholder disputes, minority actions etc.More specifically, the firm:

• Advises on the incorporation of companies in India

• Assists clients to structure and set up operations in India

• Advises companies on investments and the formation ofsubsidiaries abroad

• Advises domestic and foreign clients on setting up jointventures in India and overseas, including on the inter se rightsof parties, and assists clients with this process

• Advises companies on and assists with the drafting of variouscorporate documents

• Advises companies on an ongoing basis on operational issues,including issues relating to board meetings, shareholders'meetings, directors' rights and duties etc.

• Advises companies on corporate compliance issues

• Liaises with various regulatory authorities

• Advises companies on share transfers and allotments

• Acts for companies, shareholders and directors involved incorporate governance-related disputes


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• Advises on various structuring issues involved in M&A deals, includingdetermining the type of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be created, thejurisdiction in which to locate the SPV, the type of instruments etc.

• Performs legal due diligence, with an industry-specific focus (includingperforming due diligence on the SPV and its assets)

• Assists with drafting and reviewing documentation including term sheets,definitive agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosureagreements, escrow agreements, stock swap agreements, employmentagreements etc.

• Works with investment banks and accountancy practices to renderseamless services to clients

• Advises on legal and compliance issues related to corporate lawrequirements, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) TakeoverCode and other securities laws, listing and regulatory requirements,government approvals and statutory filings

Hariani & Co. advises on both routine and innovative M&A structures. The firmhas represented several major investment banks and large corporations settingup operations in India. The firm:

Mergers and Acquisitions Private EquityAs a full service firm, Hariani & Co. is able to represent clients bothentering into and exiting from private equity investments. The firmhas represented both Indian and international clients makingprivate equity investments into India, and can guide clients throughthe numerous legal issues surrounding private equity in India,including by:

• Representing developers obtaining private equity funding

• Advising on and assisting with the structuring of SPVs for privateequity investments

• Advising on foreign private equity fund investments intocompanies and SPVs

• Representing developers on share issues to allow the exit ofprivate equity funds

• Advising on issues related to the SEBI Takeover Code and othersecurities laws, listing and regulatory requirements andgovernment approvals


CORPORATE FINANCE, SECURITIES AND CAPITAL MARKETS

• Advising and acting on reverse mergers to enable listing

• Representing developers obtaining private equity funding

• Representing developers making IPOs and other equity issues

• Acting for developers on transactions involving Special Purpose Vehicles(SPVs)

• Representing foreign funds investing in SPVs (engaged in thedevelopment of huge land banks)

• Advising on issues related to the SEBI Takeover Code and other securitieslaws, listing and regulatory requirements, government approvals andstatutory filings

• Acting for clients involved in disputes on securities-related issues, includingrepresenting clients before securities tribunals

Hariani & Co. has represented clients in various corporate finance matters,including corporate financing through loans, private equity investments,venture capital investments and mergers and acquisitions. Over the years, thefirm has provided advice on various matters in this area, including issues relatedto the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the Securities andExchange Board of India (SEBI) etc. The firm has also been active in the field ofsecurities and capital markets, representing companies making Initial PublicOffers (IPOs), rights issues and other equity issues. The firm offers clients creativesolutions to facilitate share offers and the listing of shares.



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Hariani & Co. advises on all aspects of banking law, including bankingregulations, secured commercial lending, leasing and hire-purchase, the raisingof loan finance, loan agreements and negotiations. With appreciableexperience in debt recovery litigation, the firm also advises on the enforcementand realisation of security interests.

The firm advises on the structuring and routing of funds, and assists with legaldue diligence, legal audit, documentation, procedural follow-up and closing forloan and financing transactions. The firm advises on both joint venture andproject finance contracts. Hariani & Co. also acts for clients in the followingspecialised banking and finance sectors:

Prepaid Cards and Other Payment Service ProductsHariani & Co. is a front-runner in this area, advising clients on developing variouspayment service products, including prepaid cards. The firm has advisednumerous clients on the issuance and operation of prepaid cards. The firm hasalso advised the largest prepaid international forum in India, interactingregularly with the Global Prepaid Exchange. The firm provides clients with bothtransactional and advisory services.

Hariani & Co.’s advisory practice in this area involves advising on legal issuessuch as anti-money laundering safeguards, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms,combating the financing of terrorism, the Information Technology Act, themaintenance of records in digital format and potential liability.

Hariani & Co. also assists clients with structuring deals for the issuance ofprepaid cards, drafting and reviewing agreements for the issuance of prepaidcards, making applications for registration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)and ensuring compliance with RBI requirements.

Hariani & Co. has advised clients issuing prepaid cards to variouscustomer groups, including students, customers of overseas hotelchains in India and customers in the shipping industry. In addition toacting for clients issuing physical prepaid cards, Hariani & Co. alsoadvises on the structuring and issuance of other types of paymentservice products. For instance, the firm has advised a client on thelegal regulations applicable to a mobile application permitting usersto transfer money to one another through a messaging platform. Thefirm also advised on the structuring of the deal, given that foreigncompanies were involved in the transaction. The firm has also assisteda client with the issuance to persons in India of virtual accountnumbers to be used to pay travel industry participants worldwide.


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Real Estate FinanceHariani & Co. is a pioneer in the emerging field of real estate investment inIndia. The firm has advised on real estate investments through Non-BankingFinance Companies (NBFCs), funds, real estate trusts, non-convertibledebenture / optionally convertible debenture structures and inter-corporatedeposits. The firm has the knowledge, information and resources to adviseclients on the legal, technical and strategic issues involved in real estatefinancing transactions. The services provided by the firm include conductingdue diligence exercises, providing title reports and documentation andnegotiating and preparing loan, investment, mortgage and other securitydocuments, such as loan or investment agreements, mortgage andhypothecation documents, debenture trust deeds etc.

Hariani & Co. advises international companies on Indian government policieson foreign investment in various sectors and assists clients to obtain foreigndirect investment (FDI) approvals from the Indian government authorities.

Foreign Investment


FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCES

There are a number of regulatory and legal requirements forforeign investments in India and by Indians. Hariani & Co. advisesoverseas and domestic companies on such issues, including onentry strategies into India, and outbound and inbound cross-border transactions. The firm provides a wide range of servicesrelating to the structuring, establishment and operation of publicand private companies in India. The firm also advises internationalcompanies on government policies on foreign investment invarious sectors.

The firm's experience in this practice area includes:

• Advising on joint ventures, and technical and othercollaborations in India

• Liaising with various government bodies such as the ReserveBank of India (RBI) and the Department of Industrial Policy &Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce on regulatory matters

• Advising clients with respect to government regulations andprocedures such as the Foreign Exchange Management Act(FEMA) and regulations and foreign direct investment (FDI)regulations

• Assisting clients to obtain FDI approvals from the concernedauthorities

• Assisting clients to acquire, lease and transfer property in India

• Assisting clients with setting up of branches, liaison offices, project officesand site offices

• Advising clients on government contracts, transfer of technology andlicensing, repatriation etc.

• Advising Indian clients with respect to investments, including propertyinvestments, outside the country

• Assisting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)with property investments in India


FAMILY LAW AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Hariani & Co. advises on a wide variety of family law issues. The firmadvises individual clients (including high net-worth individuals), as well asfamily-run corporations and partnerships on India's complicated familylaw regime.

Hariani & Co. assists numerous clients with the formation, registrationand governance of trusts, societies and charitable companies. In thispractice area, the firm also prepares advice and reports for clients withrespect to compliance with various laws, the planning of tax structuresetc. The firm provides practical legal advice on wealth maintenance andpreservation.


• Advising on issues such as domestic partnerships, adoption andproperty settlements for families in India and across the globe

• Advising on the resolution of family disputes, particularly in respectof the division of family property

• Advising on structuring the estates of individuals, companies, trusts,societies etc., to make these more tax efficient

• Advising on the maintenance and division of Hindu UndividedFamily (HUF) property

• Advising and assisting clients on the formation and structuring oftrusts

• Drafting trust deeds and ancillary documents for the management oftrusts by companies, financial institutions etc.

• Assisting with issues related to succession and testamentarydisposition of property

• Advising on the inheritance of ancestral property

• Advising high net-worth individuals on succession planning options,including in relation to the preservation of wealth

• Drafting and advising on wills

• Advising on, filing and obtaining testamentary documents includingprobates, letters of administration and succession certificates


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY

Hariani & Co. provides a wide spectrum of intellectual property services toits clients based in India and abroad. The firm also advises clients onvarious aspects of telecommunications and technology law.

The firm has advised a number of clients on copyright and trademarklaws, and acted in intellectual property licensing matters. The firm hashelped several clients to leverage their IP and unlock the value of theirintellectual assets in a competitive marketplace.

The firm has special expertise in acting for clients in the entertainment,media and pharmaceutical sectors with respect to intellectual propertymatters. The firm’s expertise in the intellectual property and technologypractice area includes:


• Drafting various agreements, such as satellite broadcastingagreements, internet streaming agreements, intellectual propertylicensing agreements etc.

• Formulating strategies for acquisition and licensing of variousintellectual property rights for clients

• Representing clients in proceedings, suits and writ petitions beforevarious courts in India, including the Supreme Court of India, HighCourts and district courts, and before various Indian authorities,associations and tribunals, to enforce intellectual property rights anddefend against infringement

• Drafting, filing and prosecuting registration applications in respect ofcopyrights and trademarks, including before the trademark andcopyright registry in India

• Conducting due diligence with a specific focus on intellectualproperty rights, drafting detailed review reports and evaluating therisks, liabilities and opportunities involved for clients with respect tothe acquisition and licensing of various intellectual property rights

• Providing legal opinions on complex intellectual property rights-related issues


MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

Hariani & Co. has for the past several years been at the forefront inthe practice area of media and entertainment law in India. Thefirm's media and entertainment practice encompasses films,television, drama, performing arts, publications, sports, gaming,advertising and public relations. The firm’s clients include severalmedia houses, film distributors, broadcasters, advertisingagencies, actors and other artists.

The firm has been involved in negotiating and drafting all kinds ofagreements for the film and television industry. The firm alsoprovides a wide spectrum of services to its clients with respect tocopyright and trademark laws. Hariani & Co. has advised severalclients on protecting and leveraging their intellectual property.The firm also advises media clients on issues relatedtelecommunication and technology law.

Hariani & Co. is a leading player in the media and entertainmentpractice area. The firm has even conducted training sessions forthe Indian Producers' Guild, with respect to the impact of specificstatutes on the Indian film and music industry. The firm’sexpertise in this practice area includes:

• Drafting, vetting and negotiating all kinds of agreements for the film andtelevision industry ranging from co-production and film financing agreementsto talent agreements, agreements related to live events, satellite broadcastingagreements, internet streaming agreements, endorsement deals, co-brandingagreements, distribution agreements etc.

• Formulating strategies for the acquisition and licensing of various intellectualproperty rights for clients

• Providing legal opinions on complex issues relating to broadcasting, licensing,telecommunications, technology and intellectual property

• Representing clients in proceedings, suits and writ petitions before variouscourts and commissions in India, including the Supreme Court of India, HighCourts, district courts and the Competition Commission of India, and beforevarious Indian authorities, associations and tribunals, to enforce intellectualproperty rights and agreements

• Conducting film and television-related arbitrations before various arbitrationtribunals and film associations including the Film Writers' Association, theAssociation of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers (now the IndianFilm and TV Producers Council (IFTPC)) and the Indian Motion PictureProducers’ Association

• Drafting, filing and prosecuting registration applications in respect ofcopyrights and trademarks, including before the trademark and copyrightregistry in India

• Conducting due diligence with a specific focus on intellectual property rights,drafting detailed review reports and evaluating the risks, liabilities andopportunities involved for clients with respect to the acquisition and licensingof various intellectual property rights


START-UPS

Hariani & Co. has extensive experience advising start-upcompanies and new ventures in India. The Hariani & Co. team isable to provide multifaceted guidance to and about newventures and start-ups, through all the phases of their growth,including their formation, financing, intellectual property etc.

Some of the key areas in which the firm assists start-ups are:

• Advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of doingbusiness in a particular territory in India

• Advising on various structures tailored to suit start-upoperations

• Advising on the incorporation of companies and formation oflimited liability partnerships

• Advising on corporate compliances, allotment of shares,share transfers etc.

• Shareholders’ agreements

• Employment and other ancillary agreements

Pre start-up assistance

• Advising on investments into start-up companies, assistingwith negotiations between start-ups and investors, draftingand reviewing documents

• Advising on exit strategies and mechanisms

Raising finance

• Advising on an ongoing basis on general operational issues,including issues relating to board meetings and shareholdermeetings

• Advising on the implementation of employees’ stock optionschemes and related documentation

Ongoing assistance

• Assisting with the registration of trademarks, copyright anddesigns

• Providing services relating to computer programs andmobile applications

• Technology transfer agreements

• Software development agreements

• Confidentiality agreements

Protecting intellectual property


HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE

Hariani & Co. has handled several high-profile transactions in thehospitality sector. With an in-depth understanding of this sector,the firm has represented clients involved in both aspects of thesector, i.e., the construction and development of hotels and themanagement and operation of hotels. The firm has assistedclients with several unique hospitality projects, such as setting upeco-friendly resort hotels.

The firm has advised on the structuring of transactions in thehospitality sector and assisted clients with drafting different kindsof business agreements specific to this sector, including brandlicense agreements and royalty agreements, technical servicesagreements, hotel management agreements and masteroperating agreements.

Hariani & Co. has advised clients involved in this sector on realestate, corporate and commercial matters. Additionally, the firmhas advised clients on labour law, international and domesticintellectual property rights, international arbitration law, andpolicy issues.


SHIPPING AND MARITIME

Hariani & Co. is well-equipped to handle the complexity ofshipping transportation matters. The firm has a comprehensiveunderstanding of the maritime industry. The firm has a lot ofexperience in this practice area, both with respect to transactionsand disputes.

The firm’s expertise in this practice area includes advising onvarious aspects of admiralty law, appearing in numerousmaritime disputes involving both litigation and alternativedispute resolution, advising on matters involving the arrest ofseafaring vessels and advising on, negotiating and drafting legaldocuments and agreements for various transactions in themaritime industry.


PHARMACEUTICALS

Hariani & Co. has a strong pharmaceuticals practice. The firm’spractice in this sector involves a wide variety of legal services.These include advising on, drafting and negotiating variousdomestic and international agreements and arrangements. Thefirm actively advises clients on various corporate and commerciallaw issues and contracts, including pharmaceutical product, drugand active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) purchases, sales,contract manufacturing, development and supply, distribution,clinical trials, custom house agents, agency, dossier licensing, andother incidental matters.


• Contract negotiations for and on behalf of clients

• Drafting international and domestic agreements andarrangements

• Advising clients on general corporate and commercial laws

• Advising and assisting clients on dispute resolution

• Advising clients and providing legal opinions on intellectualproperty rights issues


ENVIRONMENT

Hariani & Co. has acted for clients in numerous contentious andnon-contentious environmental matters.

The firm has represented clients before the National GreenTribunal of India and its benches, the Forest Bench of the IndianSupreme Court and other writ courts. The firm has appeared forenvironmental organisations and citizens' groups in publicinterest matters in various courts. The firm also represents clientsbefore Indian Environment Departments.

The firm also advises clients on compliance with Indianenvironmental norms and guidelines. The firm has assisted withthe structuring of various transactions and real estate projects toensure their compliance with Indian environmental laws. In thiscontext, the firm has assisted clients with several unique projects,such as setting up eco-friendly resort hotels.


MUMBAI

Bakhtawar, 7th floor,Ramnath Goenka Road,Nariman Point,Mumbai - 400 021. INDIA

Tel : + 91 22 22780600+ 91 22 22022733

Fax : + 91 22 22046823

Email : [email protected]

PUNE

B-4, Aashiana Park,North Main Road,Koregaon Park,Pune - 411 001. INDIA

Tel : + 91 20 26152088+ 91 20 26152089


GOA

508, 5th Floor, Citicentre,Patto Plaza,Panaji, Goa - 403 001. INDIA

Tel : + 91 832 6519461


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