CORPORATE SERVICES
At The One Consultant Legal Advisory Firm, our Information Technology & BPO Practice Group is dedicated to providing expert legal counsel in this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector. Combining deep industry knowledge with extensive experience and rigorous legal research, our team delivers creative and practical solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the IT and BPO industries.
Recognized as a leading firm in India by the Practical Law Company in the Telecommunications and Information Technology sector, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services that meet the complex needs of our clients.
Our Expertise
Our practice focuses on addressing the full spectrum of legal and regulatory issues that impact the IT and BPO industries. We offer comprehensive guidance on a wide range of matters, including corporate and securities law, international taxation, and technology law.
Representative Work
- Investment Structuring: We advised a global leader in computer systems on structuring investments into India through a tax-efficient jurisdiction, facilitating the establishment of software development and back-office operations.
- BPO Operations: Our team provided counsel to a leading international financial services group on the tax-efficient setup of BPO operations in India.
- Private Equity Investments: We assisted a U.S. private equity firm in acquiring a stake in a prominent Indian BPO company, specializing in transaction processing and customer contact services for U.S. and U.K. corporations.
- Outsourcing Agreements: We facilitated a leading Customer Contact Center in India, specializing in voice-based services, in drafting and negotiating outsourcing agreements, as well as advising on dispute resolution related to a subcontract services agreement with a U.S.-based company.
- Intellectual Property & Employment: We advised a U.S.-based BPO company, specializing in enterprise content production, on intellectual property and employment contracts concerning its Indian subsidiary.
- Mergers & Acquisitions: We managed the project for a multinational software company in acquiring a U.S.-based technology firm.
- Software Development & Contracts: Our team negotiated comprehensive software and hardware contracts on behalf of a broadband network software/hardware provider and drafted a software development agreement for an international photography equipment company.
Specialized Areas of Focus
- Internet of Things (IoT): Advising on legal and tax complexities arising from the convergence of IoT, with a focus on addressing legal risks associated with wearables.
- E-commerce: Creating innovative structures for cross-border investments into the Indian e-commerce space and providing business models to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Structuring Investments: Advising on investment structuring issues in India, including selecting tax-favorable jurisdictions, dealing with permanent establishments, and utilizing transfer pricing instruments.
- Data Protection: Providing counsel on data protection laws and their implications for multinationals, BPOs, and captives, based on business models and the nature of information processed, stored, or collected.
- Regulatory Approvals: Assisting clients in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals for setting up and conducting operations in India.
- Intellectual Property & Employment Laws: Offering guidance on intellectual property protection, IT laws, employment laws, and compliance, including the drafting of policies, procedures, and agreements specific to the IT and BPO sectors.
- Corporate Documentation: Drafting and negotiating corporate agreements, including term sheets, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, master service agreements, software license agreements, and more, ensuring full compliance under Indian law.
- Due Diligence: Conducting comprehensive legal due diligence on companies in the BPO and IT sectors for prospective investors, identifying critical issues and providing strategic advice for mitigating risks.