Our office
Kolkata remains the corporate seat of a large number of family-owned and closely held businesses, and the disputes that arise in them are rarely only about law. They are about succession, control and trust between people who have worked together for decades.
We advise companies, LLPs, promoters and directors on formation, governance and compliance, and we represent them before the National Company Law Tribunal, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and the High Court in shareholder, oppression and insolvency proceedings.
What we handle
- Incorporation of companies and LLPs, and conversion between forms
- Board and shareholder resolutions, governance and secretarial advice
- Compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and filings before the Registrar of Companies
- Oppression and mismanagement petitions before the NCLT
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code proceedings for creditors and corporate debtors
- Mergers, demergers and schemes of arrangement
- Due diligence for investment and acquisition
Frequently asked questions
A private limited company suits a business that intends to raise outside investment or offer stock options, because shares are easy to issue and transfer and investors expect that structure. An LLP suits professional services and closely held businesses that want lighter compliance. Tax treatment also differs, so the decision is best taken together with the business's accountant.
Yes. Under section 169 of the Companies Act, 2013 a director, other than one appointed by the Tribunal, can be removed by an ordinary resolution of shareholders after special notice and after the director has been given an opportunity to be heard.
Oppression and mismanagement, insolvency and most statutory company matters are heard by the Kolkata Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, with appeals to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. Contractual and commercial disputes between companies are generally heard by the civil and commercial courts, or by arbitration if the contract provides for it.
This page describes the law and procedure generally applicable in West Bengal. It is not legal advice on any particular matter; every matter turns on its own facts.