When the boardroombecomes a battleground,protect the company.
SIRI Law LLP represents companies, founders, directors, shareholders and investors in disputes before the NCLT, High Courts and arbitral tribunals, with strategy that protects the business as well as the claim.
- Free first consultation
- NCLT, High Courts, arbitration
- Confidential, business-first
- Clear cost estimates
- Hyderabad and online
Corporate Litigation
Corporate disputes are rarely only about law. They involve relationships, control, valuation and reputation, and every step can affect the company's operations and funding. We advise on the legal position and on how to protect the business while the dispute runs.
Founders and promoters
Disputes over control, vesting, removal, exit terms and founder agreements.
Investors and shareholders
Enforcing investment terms, protecting minority rights and resisting oppression.
Directors and management
Defending against claims, board disputes and regulatory proceedings.
Companies and creditors
Insolvency proceedings, defence of claims and recovery through tribunals.
Roadmap
A corporate dispute, stage by stage.
Timing matters in corporate disputes. Early steps often decide the leverage.
- 01Days one to seven
Assess and secure
Protect the company and the evidence first.
- Review of charter documents, agreements and board records
- Immediate risks to operations, funding and reputation
- Evidence preservation and access to records
- Interim protection strategy
- 02Weeks one to four
Position and negotiate
Many disputes settle when positions are clear.
- Notices and replies under shareholder or investment agreements
- Negotiation, mediation and structured exits
- Valuation and buy-out discussions
- Board and investor communication
- 03Filing
Choose the forum
The right forum shapes speed, cost and remedies.
- NCLT petitions and defences
- Arbitration under the agreement
- Civil and commercial courts, and High Court writs
- Interim relief: injunctions, status quo and receivers
- 04Proceedings
Run the case
Documents and governance records carry the case.
- Pleadings, discovery and evidence
- Forensic accounting and expert evidence
- Hearings and written submissions
- Continuing operations and compliance during the case
- 05Outcome
Resolve and restructure
End the dispute in a way the company can live with.
- Judgment, order or settlement terms
- Appeals to NCLAT or higher courts
- Share transfers, buy-outs and governance reset
- Post-dispute compliance and documentation
What we do
Corporate disputes, end to end.
Individual matters, or ongoing counsel through SIRI Shield.
Shareholder and founder disputes
Disputes over control, equity, vesting, exits and shareholder agreements.
- Founders
- Equity
- Exits
Oppression and mismanagement
Petitions and defences under company law for oppression of members and mismanagement.
- NCLT
- Minority
- Reliefs
Board and director disputes
Removal, disqualification, fiduciary duties and disputes among directors.
- Boards
- Directors
- Duties
Insolvency proceedings
Representation of financial and operational creditors, debtors and resolution applicants.
- IBC
- Creditors
- Debtors
M&A and investment disputes
Warranty, indemnity, price adjustment and earn-out disputes after a transaction.
- M&A
- Indemnity
- Earn-outs
Joint venture and partnership disputes
Deadlocks, exits and breach of joint venture agreements.
- JV
- Deadlock
- Exit
Commercial arbitration
Institutional and ad hoc arbitration for corporate and investment agreements.
- Arbitration
- Awards
- Challenges
Regulatory and enforcement proceedings
Notices and proceedings from corporate regulators and investigating agencies.
- ROC
- SEBI
- Notices
Interim relief and asset protection
Injunctions, status quo orders and protection of shares, assets and records.
- Injunctions
- Status quo
- Assets
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one tends to cost a company leverage, time or value.
Founder terms left vague
Verbal understandings and loose vesting language turn into disputes exactly when the company is most valuable.
Weak board records
Minutes and resolutions are often the main evidence in a corporate dispute. Gaps hurt the party that needed them.
Ignoring the arbitration clause
Filing in the wrong forum can waste months and invite a challenge to jurisdiction.
Acting first and thinking later
Removing a director, issuing shares or transferring assets without process can create a claim against you.
Letting the dispute run the company
Operations, funding and staff morale suffer if the dispute is not contained. Manage it deliberately.
Facing a corporate dispute?
Founder, board or investor dispute? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us the facts and the deadline and we will tell you where you stand. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why clients choose us
Business-first, litigation-ready.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Understands the company
Our corporate and litigation teams work together, so advice reflects governance, funding and operations.
Honest assessment
We tell you the strength of your position and when a negotiated exit is better than a fight.
Discreet
Corporate disputes are sensitive. We control information carefully and protect confidentiality where the law allows.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
What is oppression and mismanagement?
Company law allows members to approach the NCLT if the company's affairs are conducted in a way that is oppressive to them or prejudicial to the company or public interest. The tribunal can grant remedies such as regulating conduct or ordering a buy-out.
Eligibility conditions apply, so we assess your standing first.
Can a founder be removed from the company?
It depends on the founder's roles as shareholder, director and employee, and on the shareholder and employment agreements. Each capacity has its own rules and process.
We review the documents and the correct procedure before any step is taken.
Should we go to the NCLT or to arbitration?
Arbitration clauses can apply to shareholder and investment agreements, while some matters are reserved for the NCLT. The right forum depends on the agreement and the relief sought.
We advise on forum before any filing.
What happens to the company during a dispute?
It keeps operating unless a court or tribunal orders otherwise. Interim orders can restrict actions such as share issues or transfers.
We help manage operations and compliance while the case runs.
Can a corporate dispute be settled?
Yes, often through negotiated buy-outs, restructuring of holdings or governance changes. Mediation is available at many stages.
We prepare the case and keep a settlement option open.
How is insolvency different from other corporate disputes?
Insolvency proceedings follow a strict statutory process with short timelines and a defined role for creditors and a resolution professional.
We act for creditors, debtors and bidders.
How much will it cost?
We give a written estimate after reviewing the documents and agree fees in writing before starting. Costs depend on the forum, the stages and the complexity.
We also discuss likely recovery, so you can weigh cost and benefit.
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Tell us about your corporate matter.
High level is fine. We check conflicts, tell you honestly whether we can help, and what it would cost. You decide, with no pressure.
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