LexNovaLegal Associates
International Business & Cross-Border Services
Guiding foreign companies, NRIs and cross-border transactions through India's legal and regulatory landscape.
Foreign businesses and non-resident Indians rarely need an explanation of the law in the abstract — they need to know what is enforceable, what is filed where, and what the realistic timeline is. Our cross-border practice gives global clients a single point of contact for Indian legal questions.
We issue reasoned Indian legal opinions relied on by overseas counsel, structure market entry for foreign companies, and manage the documentation and disputes that follow. NRI clients use the same team for property, succession and family matters back home without needing to travel.
Services we handle
Guiding foreign companies, NRIs and cross-border transactions through India's legal and regulatory landscape.
Opinions overseas counsel can rely on
Clearly reasoned Indian law opinions issued in the format international transactions require.
Entry and structuring
Entity selection, registrations and regulatory approvals for foreign investors entering the Indian market.
Remote-first for NRIs
Matters run end-to-end without the client travelling, with powers of attorney handled correctly.
Frequently asked questions
- Can an NRI pursue an Indian property or family matter without travelling?
- In most cases yes. With a properly executed and attested power of attorney we can appear and act on your behalf, with periodic reporting on progress.
- Do you provide legal opinions for foreign law firms?
- Yes. We regularly issue Indian law opinions used by overseas counsel in transactions, financings and litigation.
Our international & cross-border services
Each service below has a dedicated page setting out what the work covers, how we run it and the questions clients ask most often. Start with the area closest to your matter — we will tell you if a different route is faster or cheaper.
Cross-Border Contract Drafting & Review
LexNova drafts and reviews cross-border contracts for Chennai businesses, addressing governing law, jurisdiction, foreign exchange and enforceability under Indian law.
Read moreForeign Business Setup in India
LexNova advises foreign companies on choosing an entry structure, incorporation, RBI and FEMA compliance for setting up business operations in India.
Read moreNRI Legal Advisory
LexNova advises NRIs on property, inheritance, power of attorney and financial matters in India, coordinating remotely with clients based abroad.
Read moreInternational Commercial Contracts
LexNova advises on international commercial contracts including supply, distribution, agency and technology agreements involving Indian and foreign parties.
Read moreCross-Border Dispute Resolution
LexNova advises on resolving cross-border commercial disputes through arbitration, mediation and litigation, including enforcement of foreign awards in India.
Read moreRegulatory Compliance for Foreign Companies
LexNova advises foreign companies operating in India on FEMA, corporate and sector-specific regulatory compliance to reduce exposure to penalties.
Read moreCorporate Secretarial Support
LexNova provides corporate secretarial support for companies with foreign shareholders or directors, covering statutory filings and governance records.
Read moreBusiness Legal Support
LexNova provides ongoing business legal support to companies with cross-border operations, covering contracts, compliance and day-to-day legal queries.
Read moreChennai-focused pages in this practice group
These pages set out how we run the same work for clients in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, including documents, process and the questions clients ask most often.
NRI Legal Services in Chennai
Indian legal representation for non-resident Indians and foreign nationals with interests in Chennai and Tamil Nadu.
Read moreIndian Legal Opinions for NRIs and Foreign Clients
Written opinions on Indian law for non-resident clients, lenders and overseas advisers.
Read moreForeign Company Setup in India
Entry structuring, incorporation and compliance for foreign companies establishing an Indian presence.
Read moreDiscuss your international & cross-border matter with us
Tell us what you are facing and we will set out the options, the likely timeline and the cost before any work begins. Guiding foreign companies, NRIs and cross-border transactions through India's legal and regulatory landscape.