LexNovaLegal Associates
Corporate Lawyer in Chennai
Day-to-day corporate counsel for Indian companies, founders and foreign investors operating in Chennai.
LexNova Legal Associates acts as corporate counsel to companies, LLPs and founders in Chennai. The work ranges from the routine — board resolutions, statutory registers, vendor and employment contracts — to the consequential: shareholder arrangements, investment documentation, restructuring and regulatory filings under the Companies Act, 2013.
We work with one accountable lawyer on each engagement, so the person who advises on your structure is the person who drafts and negotiates the documents. Our office is at No. 1 Karaneeswarar Koil Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600015, and we act for clients across Tamil Nadu and, on Indian-law matters, for clients based outside India.
What this covers
Day-to-day corporate counsel for Indian companies, founders and foreign investors operating in Chennai.
Corporate governance
Board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, minutes, statutory registers and secretarial support.
Shareholder arrangements
Shareholders' agreements, founder agreements, share transfers, ESOP documentation and exit terms.
Commercial contracts
Vendor, distribution, services, licensing, agency and non-disclosure agreements.
Regulatory compliance
Companies Act filings, FEMA reporting for foreign investment and sector-specific approvals.
Transactions
Legal due diligence, share and asset purchase documentation, and closing support.
Legal opinions
Written opinions on Indian corporate, contractual and regulatory positions for boards, lenders and overseas counsel.
Who we act for
- Private limited companies and LLPs headquartered in Chennai or Tamil Nadu
- Founders and promoter groups formalising ownership and control
- Indian subsidiaries of foreign parent companies
- Family-run businesses professionalising governance
- Investors and lenders requiring diligence and opinions
How the engagement runs
Every matter is scoped and priced in writing before work begins.
1. Scoping call
A short call or meeting to understand the company, the decision you are facing and the timeline.
2. Written scope and fee
We confirm what is in scope, who will do the work and how it will be charged before starting.
3. Review and drafting
We review existing records and documents, then draft or revise what the matter requires.
4. Negotiation and execution
We negotiate with the counterparty, finalise execution versions and manage signing.
5. Filings and follow-through
Statutory filings, register updates and a closing note listing what falls due next.
What to bring to the first consultation
Not every item is needed on day one — bring what you have, and we will tell you what else to obtain.
- Certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA
- Current shareholding pattern and cap table
- Existing agreements relevant to the matter
- Latest audited financial statements, where the matter is transactional
- Details of the counterparty and the commercial terms already agreed
Frequently asked questions
- Do you act as retained corporate counsel or only on individual matters?
- Both. Many clients engage us matter by matter; others prefer a retainer covering routine contracts, board support and compliance, with transactional work scoped separately.
- Can you advise a foreign company setting up an Indian subsidiary?
- Yes. We advise on entity choice, incorporation, FEMA and FDI reporting, the intra-group agreements the Indian entity needs, and its ongoing compliance calendar.
- How quickly can a shareholders' agreement be prepared?
- Where the commercial terms are settled, a first draft usually follows within a few working days. Timelines depend mainly on how quickly the parties resolve control, transfer and exit terms.
- Do you appear in court if a corporate dispute arises?
- Yes. We act in commercial suits, arbitration and company-law proceedings, and the lawyer who drafted the contract stays involved in the dispute.
Related pages: Corporate advisory · Contract drafting & review · Corporate compliance · Company registration in Chennai
Discuss your matter with LexNova Legal Associates
Speak with a lawyer in Saidapet, Chennai. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, by video call or on WhatsApp, Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm IST.