Corporate and Commercial
Fox Mandal & Associates ️
We help businesses with practical legal support for M&A, governance, restructuring, and cross-border deals, giving clear answers fast and handling both Indian and international matters.
Pricing Guide
Monthly General Corporate Retainer
Advisory & Consultation
- Daily Queries: Telephonic and email guidance on operational issues like Employment, POAA, and simple tax queries.
- Partner Access: Includes 2 hours of dedicated monthly strategic consultation with a Partner level lawyer.
- Turnaround: Priority response window, typically within 4-6 business hours.
Contract Management
- Vetting Volume: Review of 5-8 standard commercial contracts per month (NDAs, Service Agreements, Vendor Contracts).
- Drafting: Creation of simple board resolutions and power of attorney documents for routine operations.
- Template Audit: One-time standardization of existing contract templates to ensure compliance with current laws.
Regulatory Updates
- Analysis: Curated impact analysis of legal changes (e.g., Union Budget) relevant to the specific industry.
- Secretarial Advice: High-level guidance on company law compliances and secretarial standards.
Secretarial & Statutory Health Check
Statutory Audit
- Verification: Physical check of Statutory Registers (Members, Directors, Transfers) and cross-verification against MCA21 ROC filings.
- Scope: Covers data and minutes from the last 3 financial years.
- Director Checks: Verification of DIR-3 KYC status and disqualification checks for sitting directors.
Governance Assessment
- Process Review: Audit of Board Meeting and AGM notices/minutes for compliance with Secretarial Standards (SS-1 and SS-2).
- Gap Report: Formal Red-Amber-Green report highlighting critical non-compliances and potential penalties.
Remedial Roadmap
- Consultation: Expert advisory session to discuss the roadmap for compounding offenses or regularizing filings.
M&A and Fundraising Transaction Support
Legal Due Diligence (LDD)
- Scope: Full Limited Review Report covering Corporate, Employment, IP, and Litigation history for the last 3 years.
- Risk Assessment: Identification of deal-breaker risks such as non-compliant ESOPs or missing IP assignments.
Transaction Documentation
- Drafting: Preparation of definitive agreements including Share Subscription (SSA), Share Holders (SHA), and Share Purchase Agreements (SPA).
- Negotiation: Partner-led representation during negotiation rounds to protect commercial interests like liquidation preferences.
Closing Support
- Execution: Advisory on fulfilling Conditions Precedent (CPs) required to unlock funds.
- Closing Bible: Compilation of executed documents and advisory on necessary ROC filings (Forms MGT-14, PAS-3).
About Corporate and Commercial
Who We Are
At Fox Mandal & Associates, we work with all kinds of businesses as their legal partners, helping them navigate everything from their first day to big turning points. We’ve got teams that know the ins and outs of Indian and international business law, and we’re pretty direct about what works and what doesn’t.
What We Do Best
- We handle M&A transaction support, from due diligence to closing, so clients avoid nasty surprises.
- Our advice on corporate governance advisory is straight up - no jargon, just what you need to stay compliant.
- If you’re dealing with insolvency proceedings guidance or thinking about restructuring, we lay out the risks and the realistic options.
- We don't just give you theory. If you're trying to set up a cross-border business structuring or looking at venture capital legal services, we flag the real-world hurdles and help you get where you want to go.
- We’re quick on our feet. Clients come to us because we answer fast, and we don’t leave you hanging.
Why Clients Stick Around
People say we’re approachable, practical, and not afraid to tell you what’s doable and what’s not. Our teams in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi work together so you get the same level of attention, wherever your business lands.
Our recognition in places like Chambers and Partners or Legal500 isn’t just for show. It’s because we get the job done, even when the stakes are high.
Meet your Expert
Fox Mandal & Associates
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My Story
We’re Fox Mandal & Associates, but honestly, we’re just a bunch of folks who care about law, our team, and doing right by our clients. Awards like Legal 500 feel good, sure, but we get more excited about team lunches, watching people grow from associate to partner, and celebrating Diwali or Women’s Day together. Sometimes you’ll catch us talking law on TV or pitching in for music creators. We’re big on Indian values and giving back, not just billing hours.
My Work
All-Round Legal Services - We handle real estate legal advisory, arbitration and ADR specialists, IP rights, corporate M&A, tax, TMT, and more.
Recognised & Trusted - Our team and partners keep getting ranked, but what matters is clients trust us with tough stuff, from NCLT to NCLAT.
People-First Team - We’re proud of our people, their growth, and our open, supportive work vibe across all our offices.
Sharing Knowledge - We speak at events, share legal insights, and run pro bono legal initiatives, like helping out music creators.
