Employment Law

Employment & Workforce Advisory:

Advising companies on employment law matters across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, workplace policies, employee management and separation-related issues.

Employment Documentation:

Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, consultancy agreements, ESOP documentation, confidentiality obligations, non-compete and non-solicitation arrangements.

Workplace Policies & Compliance:

Assistance with preparation and implementation of HR policies, employee handbooks, POSH policies, code of conduct frameworks and internal governance mechanisms.

Labour Law & Regulatory Compliance:

Advisory on applicability and compliance under labour and employment laws including Shops & Establishments, wages, social security, gratuity, bonus and related regulations.

POSH & Workplace Investigations:

Assisting organisations with prevention of sexual harassment compliances, constitution of Internal Committees, conduct of investigations and advisory on sensitive workplace matters.

ESOPs & Employee Incentivisation:

Structuring and implementation of employee stock option plans, phantom stock, retention incentives and founder/employee equity arrangements.

Senior Management & Founder Employment Matters:

Advisory relating to CXO appointments, founder employment arrangements, compensation structures, exits and restrictive covenant enforcement.

Workforce Restructuring & Exits:

Assistance on employee terminations, layoffs, restructuring exercises, severance arrangements and risk mitigation in workforce transitions.

Dispute Management:

Advisory and strategic assistance in employment disputes, employee misconduct matters, confidentiality breaches and employer-employee conflicts.

HR Support for Transactions:

Employment and HR diligence support in venture capital, private equity and M&A transactions, including review of workforce structures, compliances and employee liabilities.