Areas of Practice

Mergers & Acquisitions

At Harsa Legal, our mergers and acquisitions practice is dedicated to supporting startups and small to medium enterprises as they navigate the complexities of business transactions.

We have extensive experience in negotiating, planning, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including cross-border and tax-motivated transactions. We provide assistance with all legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including creating bidding processes, conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating documents, executing transactions, and carrying out pre- and post-closing reorganizations.

In an increasingly competitive market, timely and effective legal support is vital for startups and SMEs looking to expand or consolidate. We understand the intricacies of the business landscape and how they impact merger and acquisition deals. We work with you to set up transactions that align with your long-term goals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. By offering practical advice and strategic insights, we help you achieve your immediate objectives and lay the groundwork for future opportunities.

Corporate Law & Finance

At Harsa Legal, we provide comprehensive services in general corporate law for business and non-profit organizations. We assist with everything from setting up your business or not-for-profit corporation to guiding you through the complexities involved in corporate maintenance during the lifetime of your organization.

We tailor our advice to your unique needs, helping you establish strong frameworks for operation and governance. When drafting your shareholders’ agreement or your internal policies, addressing your critical business and governance needs while minimizing legal risks is at the forefront of our minds.

As your trusted advisors, we offer guidance on all corporate governance matters to ensure you are well informed about your rights, duties and powers as a board member, officer, shareholder or member of your organization.

We offer transactional support for your equity and debt financing needs. Whether you are a startup seeking initial funding or an established corporation looking to optimise your financial strategy, we have the resources to support your endeavours.

We work closely with your professional advisors to help navigate business reorganizations, changes to the capital structure, corporate reorganizations, amalgamations, acquisitions and divestitures.

From your initial filing to the final steps in winding down your business, we are beside you to assist every step of the way!

Projects

At Harsa Legal, we offer a broad range of legal services relating to public-private partnerships (PPP) and infrastructure, energy, mining, and construction projects.

With a primary focus on transactional matters, we extend our services to owners, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors and provide guidance on project structuring, procurement, and financing arrangements at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Armed with robust experience in navigating elaborate regulatory frameworks and complex contractual arrangements that are inherent in such projects, we are always ready to support you in overcoming the next challenge associated with your project.

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

At Harsa Legal, we offer comprehensive legal services for forming, operating, and winding down your next joint venture or partnership.

We have the expertise and understanding to handle the complexities associated with these structures. We are here to create and negotiate your joint venture or partnership agreement, along with all supplementary agreements needed to operationalize your joint venture or partnership for a successful collaboration.

We also understand that effectively managing joint ventures and partnerships requires ongoing legal support. We assist with a variety of matters related to capital contributions, profit sharing, and exit strategies, as well as conflict resolution, to ensure that all parties adhere to the agreed-upon terms.

We help you chart the course and navigate the choppy legal waters of your complex business collaboration so that you can focus on the business.

Commercial Law & Contracts

At Harsa Legal, we offer comprehensive commercial and contract law support to businesses and in-house legal departments, helping them maneuver through the complexities of ever-evolving commercial landscapes — regardless of the stage of development of their business and manage overflow legal work.

We have experience serving various industries in commercial agreements, including manufacturing, finance, retail and production, technology, and professional services. We assist in drafting, revising, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including:

  • Procurement, manufacturing, and distribution of both durable goods and consumer products;

  • Franchise, distribution, and licensing programs;

  • Software and IT licensing, development, and procurement;

  • Outsourcing and professional or technical service arrangements; and

  • Confidentiality agreements.

We provide timely and impactful contract negotiation, review, and management support to ensure that our clients can thrive in a fast-paced and competitive business landscape.

Non-Profits & Charities

At Harsa Legal, our commitment is to empower non-profits and charities in their operations and objectives. We understand the unique challenges facing these organizations and offer tailored legal guidance to guide them within an increasingly sophisticated regulatory landscape. Our sectoral experience allows us to assist our clients with incorporation and establishment, corporate maintenance and compliance, and ensuring proper governance structures are in place.

We pride ourselves on our practical knowledge, which is crucial for fostering sustainable programs and effective solutions within the non-profit sector. Our services also extend to general business law, enabling us to address a wide array of legal needs specific to non-profits and charities.

By working collaboratively with your organization, we aim to provide the clarity and support you need to bring about the effective societal improvement and change you champion, and to fulfill your mission.