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VIJAY B RAVI
Senior Partner
Vijay is a lawyer with more than 25 years of experience, specializing in Indian corporate commercial laws. He has garnered prestigious recognitions from Legal 500 Asia Pacific as an Elite Leading Lawyer and from Chambers & Partners as a Ranked Lawyer for labour and employment laws.
With a focus on Indian labour and employment laws, Vijay guides multinational corporations through pivotal matters such as employee retrenchment, trade union disputes, and conciliation proceedings overseen by Indian labour commissioners. His expertise centers on dispute management and resolution and development of tailored and compliant employment practices and policies. He advises on intricate aspects like labour and employment law compliances both at federal and state levels during corporate restructures, acquisitions and divestments. He’s adept at handling sensitive issues like stock option schemes, workforce transfers and business closures.
Vijay provides deep insights into implementing collective and individual employment arrangements under the prevailing industrial framework. Clients regard him as an experienced attorney who navigates challenging employment matters deftly.
Beyond employment law, Vijay boasts a rich background in representing both domestic and foreign corporations in Indian M&A transactions. His counsel spans joint ventures, inbound investments, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. He’s well-versed in entry strategies for foreign entities, intricate M&A deals, and regulatory aspects. His qualification as a Chartered Accountant adds value by incorporating tax considerations into transactions, aiding clients with tax-efficient structuring and addressing expatriate taxation.
In essence, Vijay offers a comprehensive legal perspective, seamlessly combining expertise in labor law, corporate transactions, and tax implications for businesses in India.