A passionate and effective team of lawyers with amongst the longest standing experience on Startups and a portfolio of revered clients and agencies. From top companies in the business world to individuals who carry the Indian flag @ Olympics we have experienced them all. Startups becoming behemoths and companies in large deals is all in days work. From Startup term sheets right up to Billion rupee deals, we have been the lawyers to trust.

We carry client confidence on our shoulders and are abreast at clearing their success path. Clients have access to decades of international experience and deep understanding of challenges posed by the global economy. Genuine advice and issue resolution has been a forte.

Legal strategy evolution is critical for growth stage firms. A strong legal partner keeps away distractions helping focus on the larger goals. LIFTOFF strategizes solutions for complex business problems.

Ventures Fail dime a dozen, prepare before you fail. As genuine consultants we guide you through complex situations. BAU to out of control could be a matter of hours. Have a trusted resource team guiding you through the issues.

A Team with multi-dimension portfolio could Secure Members, Manage Situations, Control Finance, Suggest Communication, Update Stakeholders simultaneously.

Business Structure

• Selection of Business structure
• Strategic entry modes into Indian Market
• Guidance on FDI
• Setting up India office

Pre Incorporation

• DIN / DPIN
• Digital Signature

Incorporation of Company

• MOA and AOA
• Declarations / Undertakings
• Filing documents and statutory forms
• Follow ups with Registrar of Companies (ROC);

Incorporation of LLP

• Incorporation Documents
• Filing documents and statutory forms
• Follow ups with Registrar of Companies (ROC);

Post-Incorporation

• Application for Permanent Account Number (PAN)
• Application for Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Banking relationships

Secretarial Compliances

• Maintenance of Minutes of meetings
• Filing of statutory forms

Compliances under FEMA/RBI

• Inward remittances / share application
• Foreign shareholding
• Advance Reporting to RBI
• FCGPR reporting
• Outward remittances / repatriation of dividends
• RBI follow-ups

Transactional Legal Documentations Drafting, Reviewing & Negotiating

• Terms of Investment, Funding Documents
• Share Subscription & Shareholders’ Agreement
• Escrow Agreements & Loan Documentations

Commercial Legal Documents Drafting, Reviewing & Negotiating

• Lease/Leave & License agreement
• Services Agreement (logistic, payment gateways, etc.)
• Vendors Agreement (supplier, developer)
• Service Level Agreement (call centers)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Promotion/Advertisement Agreements

Website and Application

• Privacy Policy
• Disclaimers
• Terms and Conditions
• Terms of Use
• Other Policies (Return/Refund/Shipping)

Employment & Labour

• Employment Contracts
• Employment Policies
• Employment Manual
• Code of Conduct
• Confidentiality
• Non-Compete & Non Solicitation
• Registration/ licenses pertaining to employment and labor

Employment Stock Options (ESOP)

• Drafting of ESOP Scheme
• Amendment of AOA & MOA
• Creation of Trust

Trademarks, IP & Patents

• Conduct Public Search of the proposed Trademark
• Trademark Application
• Patent Application & Process
• Related followups

Immigration

• Advisory on Immigration Regulations
• Suitable visa options by applicant profile

Failure Management

• Known when to stop so you rise to fight again
• When 70% ventures fail why not prepare
• Personal & Team safety when failing
• Plan controlled fail
• Communications internal & external

Other Services

• Legal Notices, Reply Notices, Rejoinder Notices
• Legal advisory opinion
• Legal research
• Due Diligence