Commercial & Trading Arrangements
OVERVIEW
Acuity Law advises on various domestic and cross border commercial transactions. We assist our clients in understanding various laws and policies applicable for doing business in India.
ROLE
We advise on:
- Structuring and documenting commercial arrangements
- Drafting, negotiating and finalising various types of commercial agreements
- Providing advice on various issues relating to trade and commerce
- Giving complete solutions to implement trading arrangement including working with other advisors such as tax and transfer pricing experts.
frequently ask question
Employment Law
The labour and employment laws in India are framed and implemented by both the Central Government and respective State Governments. The primary focus of labour and employment laws in India are protection of interests of employees and workers, and regulation of working conditions.
Here we answer basic queries relating to purpose, applicability, and scope of some of the important employment laws and regulations.
Employee Stock Options (“ESOPs”)
is one of the effective ways of incentivizing employees of an organization all over the world.
For early stage / startup companies, granting of ESOPs is a preferred option to hire, retain and reward senior level employees as well new talent.
Here we discuss the regulatory framework governing implementation and grant of ESOPs by companies in India.
Shops & Establishments Law in Karnataka
he regulation of employment and service conditions in India is governed by laws enacted by Parliament as well as the respective state legislatures. Different states have enacted laws applicable to the shops and establishments specific to their states. Although the shops and establishment legislations in each state are similar, there are some differences in their applicability and conditions.
This primer covers the laws governing the employment and service conditions in the state of Karnataka.
Shops & Establishments Law in Maharashtra
The law governing shops and commercial establishments in each state is integral to regulate the conditions of employment and service. The shops and establishments law prescribes, among others, rules and regulations governing the opening and closing hours, intervals for rest, wages for overtime, conditions of work for women and also for registration, renewal and cancellation of registration of commercial establishments. In this primer, we highlight certain fundamental concepts relating to the shops and establishments law in Maharashtra.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 (POSH Act)
A safe environment at the workplace is a basic right that should be afforded to each and every member of the workforce. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 has gone a long way in protecting women from sexual harassment at workplace and providing modes of redressal in case of a grievance. In this primer, we highlight the important provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.