SERVICE PROVIDER OVERVIEW

• SIRI Law LLP is a full-service law firm providing commercial, corporate, regulatory, and operational excellence advisory to domestic and international clients. The firm supports organizations across the entire business lifecycle, including market entry, structuring, governance, contracting, regulatory compliance, transactions, and dispute avoidance.
• This case study illustrates SIRI Law LLP’s ability to act as a long-term strategic legal partner, integrating commercial realities, regulatory risk, and corporate governance into business decision-making for complex, cross-border enterprises.

CLIENT BACKGROUND

• The client was a multinational enterprise operating across multiple jurisdictions, with significant presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. The organization was engaged in technology-enabled services and infrastructure-led commercial operations, serving enterprise and government customers.
• The client’s Indian operations had grown rapidly through a combination of organic expansion, joint ventures, and strategic acquisitions. As the business scaled, the client faced increasing complexity in its corporate structure, contractual arrangements, regulatory obligations, and internal governance mechanisms.
• Senior leadership recognized that fragmented legal support and reactive compliance approaches were no longer sustainable. The client sought a single legal advisor capable of delivering integrated commercial, corporate, and regulatory support aligned with business objectives.
• SIRI Law LLP was engaged as primary legal counsel for India and as a strategic advisor for cross-border matters involving Indian law implications.

ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

• The engagement had multiple interlinked objectives. First, to rationalize and strengthen the client’s corporate structure and governance framework. Second, to standardize and de-risk commercial contracting across business units. Third, to support ongoing transactions, including acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships. Fourth, to ensure regulatory compliance across corporate, foreign exchange, employment, data, and sector-specific laws. Finally, to embed legal risk management into business operations rather than treating it as a post-facto control function.
• The engagement was designed as an ongoing advisory relationship rather than a single transaction.

BUSINESS AND REGULATORY CONTEXT

• The client operated in a heavily regulated environment influenced by corporate law, foreign exchange controls, competition law, sector-specific regulations, employment law, and data protection obligations. Regulatory enforcement had increased, with greater scrutiny on governance failures, related party transactions, and contractual misrepresentation.
• At the same time, the business operated in competitive markets requiring speed, flexibility, and commercial innovation. Legal advice needed to balance risk mitigation with commercial pragmatism.
• SIRI Law LLP approached the engagement with a clear understanding that legal frameworks must enable, rather than inhibit, business growth.

PHASE ONE: CORPORATE STRUCTURING AND GOVERNANCE REVIEW

• The first phase of the engagement focused on understanding the client’s existing corporate structure and governance framework.
• SIRI Law LLP conducted a comprehensive review of the client’s Indian entities, including shareholding structures, board composition, shareholder agreements, and inter-company arrangements. The review identified structural inefficiencies, legacy arrangements from past acquisitions, and governance gaps that exposed the client to regulatory and shareholder risk.
• Key issues included inconsistent board processes across entities, outdated shareholder agreements that no longer reflected commercial reality, and inadequate documentation of related party transactions.
• SIRI Law LLP advised on restructuring options to simplify the group structure while maintaining tax and regulatory efficiency. This included mergers of dormant entities, alignment of shareholding arrangements, and standardization of governance documents.
• The firm also redesigned the governance framework, introducing standardized board charters, committee structures, decision-making matrices, and delegated authority frameworks. These measures improved transparency, accountability, and regulatory defensibility.

PHASE TWO: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING TRANSFORMATION

• The second phase addressed commercial contracting, which was identified as a major risk area. The client entered into a high volume of customer, vendor, and partner contracts across jurisdictions, often using inconsistent templates and negotiation practices.
• SIRI Law LLP conducted a contract risk audit across key business units. This involved reviewing master service agreements, statements of work, licensing agreements, distribution arrangements, and procurement contracts.
• The audit revealed recurring issues, including unclear scope definitions, imbalanced liability clauses, inconsistent termination rights, weak intellectual property protections, and misalignment between commercial commitments and legal obligations.
• SIRI Law LLP worked closely with business stakeholders to redesign contract templates aligned with the client’s risk appetite and commercial strategy. The firm developed a suite of standardized templates supported by negotiation playbooks and fallback positions.
• In parallel, SIRI Law LLP implemented a contract governance framework defining approval thresholds, escalation protocols, and deviation management processes. This enabled faster deal closure while maintaining legal oversight.

PHASE THREE: TRANSACTIONAL SUPPORT AND STRATEGIC DEALS

• During the engagement, the client pursued several strategic transactions, including acquisitions, minority investments, and joint ventures.
• SIRI Law LLP acted as lead legal counsel for Indian law aspects of these transactions. The firm supported deal structuring, due diligence, transaction documentation, regulatory approvals, and closing.
• In one significant acquisition, SIRI Law LLP conducted a comprehensive legal due diligence covering corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, intellectual property, and litigation aspects. The diligence identified material risks, including non-compliant contracts, employee classification issues, and regulatory gaps.
• SIRI Law LLP translated diligence findings into actionable risk mitigation strategies, including purchase price adjustments, indemnity structures, and post-closing remediation plans. The firm also negotiated transaction documents to protect the client’s interests while maintaining deal momentum.

PHASE FOUR: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Regulatory compliance formed a continuous thread throughout the engagement. SIRI Law LLP advised on corporate law compliance, foreign exchange regulations, competition law issues, and sector-specific licensing requirements.
• The firm supported the client in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits, ensuring consistent messaging and legally sound responses. Where gaps were identified, SIRI Law LLP assisted in remediation, including policy updates, filings, and process changes.
• The firm also advised on emerging regulatory developments, enabling the client to proactively adjust business practices rather than react to enforcement action.

PHASE FIVE: EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE MATTERS

• As the client scaled operations, workforce-related legal risk increased. SIRI Law LLP advised on employment contracts, compensation structures, termination processes, and workforce restructuring.
• The firm reviewed employment documentation to ensure compliance with labor laws while aligning with the client’s talent strategy. SIRI Law LLP also supported sensitive terminations and restructuring exercises, balancing legal risk with reputational considerations.

PHASE SIX: DATA, TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMERCIAL RISK

• Given the client’s technology-enabled operations, data protection and technology risk were critical. SIRI Law LLP advised on data processing arrangements, cross-border data transfers, and technology licensing.
• The firm supported the client in aligning contractual commitments with internal technical and operational realities, reducing exposure to breach of contract and regulatory penalties.

ONGOING ADVISORY AND BUSINESS INTEGRATION

• Beyond discrete matters, SIRI Law LLP functioned as an embedded legal advisor to senior management. The firm participated in strategic discussions, reviewed business proposals, and provided early-stage legal input to shape decisions before risk crystallized.
• This proactive engagement reduced friction, improved decision-making speed, and enhanced trust between legal and business teams.

OUTCOMES AND VALUE DELIVERED

• The engagement delivered tangible and strategic value. The client achieved a simplified and defensible corporate structure, improved governance transparency, and reduced regulatory exposure.
• Commercial contracting became more efficient and consistent, reducing negotiation cycles and dispute risk. Transactions were executed with clear risk allocation and minimal post-closing surprises.
• Regulatory compliance improved, with greater confidence in audit readiness and enforcement resilience. Employment and workforce risks were managed with minimal disruption to operations.
• Most importantly, legal risk management became integrated into business operations rather than treated as an afterthought.

STRATEGIC IMPACT

• The client’s leadership recognized legal as a strategic enabler rather than a cost center. SIRI Law LLP’s advisory approach aligned legal frameworks with commercial objectives, supporting sustainable growth.
• The engagement positioned the client for future expansion, investment, and regulatory scrutiny with a robust legal foundation.

EXECUTIVE REFLECTION

• This engagement demonstrated the value of integrated commercial and corporate legal advisory. By combining legal rigor with commercial understanding, SIRI Law LLP supported the client in navigating complexity, managing risk, and enabling growth.

CONCLUSION

• This case study reflects SIRI Law LLP’s capability to deliver end-to-end commercial and corporate legal services for complex, multinational enterprises. The firm’s approach emphasizes strategic alignment, practical risk management, and long-term partnership.