Services
We Provide
Equinox Legal provides end-to-end legal advisory, representation, and compliance support in carefully chosen practice areas. Our services are designed for clients operating in complex regulatory environments where law, finance, and global business intersect.
We do not offer generic solutions — our approach is strategic, specialized, and commercially aligned.
Litigation & Representation
We represent clients before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities across tax, corporate, and other allied matters. Our litigation strategy is aligned with long-term business objectives, risk mitigation, and regulatory outcomes.
Representation before authorities includes:
- Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
- Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
- Commissioner/Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and other such authorities.
- GST Appellate Authorities
- Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and other regulatory forums
International Taxation
We offer sophisticated advisory on cross-border transactions, helping clients achieve global tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with Indian and international tax frameworks.
Key Areas of Advisory:
- Treaty analysis and interpretation under DTAAs
- Representation before Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP)
- Opinions on issues of international tax arising during ongoing mergers, acquisitions, group structuring, pre-IPO stage, fund raising, etc.
- Preparation of comprehensive transfer pricing study reports
- Withholding tax advisory on foreign remittances
- Foreign Tax Credit planning and optimization
- Advisory on salient points during scrutiny proceedings of non-residents and foreign companies including transfer pricing scrutiny.
Corporate & Economic Laws
We provide comprehensive legal support across the corporate lifecycle, from structuring and governance to strategic transactions and regulatory compliance.
Scope of Services:
- Advisory on Indian corporate laws and governance frameworks
- Structural and transactional advisory
- Competition and anti-trust law advisory
- Legal research, drafting of opinions, and litigation briefs
- Support for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate representations
Commercial Law
Our commercial law practice focuses on protecting business interests through precise drafting, negotiation, and advisory.
Services Include:
- Negotiation, drafting and review of customised commercial agreements and deeds.
- Formation of LLP and drafting of foundational business documents.
- Advising startups on SOPs, internal policies, and legal compliance frameworks
- Resolution of disputes related to MSME’s
Foreign Exchange Management (FEMA)
We assist clients in navigating India’s exchange control regulations for both inbound and outbound investments.
Key Services:
- Advisory on foreign direct investment (FDI) and overseas investments
- FEMA compliance and regulatory structuring
- Handling statutory filings under FEMA
- Compounding applications and representations before regulatory authorities
Private Client Matters
We advise individuals and families on structuring, protecting, and transitioning wealth across generations.
Areas of Practice:
- Estate and succession planning
- Drafting of wills and inheritance tax planning
- Advisory on formation and administration of private trusts.
- Capital gains tax advisory and asset protection
- Family governance, disputes, and philanthropy advisory
Non-Profit Companies & Charitable Trusts
We support the establishment and ongoing compliance of non-profit entities and charitable organizations.
Services Include:
- Formation and hand-holding of Section 8 companies
- Establishment of charitable trusts
- Drafting of trust deeds, CSR proposals, and related documentation
- Advisory on tax exemptions and corporate compliance