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Areas of Expertise
Asia Region Dr. Sireesh & Associates provides seamless legal services to our corporate, institutional and individual clients in their business and personal projects in India and other regions of Asia. We frequently advise our foreign clients in respect of business, immigration, FDI and related tax matters, as well as securities work. In addition, our litigation team has the depth and experience in all aspects of commercial and civil litigation. At the same time, we have extensive and diverse experience in accompanying Indian and Asian businesses in their investment and commercial projects in India. We regularly accompany our clients in all aspects of their investment and business projects in India and other region, whether by way of joint ventures, wholly foreign owned enterprises or commercial arrangements. Equally important, our firm also has a long-standing tradition of serving our local Indian community in India. Dedicated to providing legal services locally we are active citizens in advancing the social and economic interests of peoples in our community by working with all levels of government via the assistance of our government and regulations team. Lawyers of Dr. Sireesh & Associates are fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Telugu languages. Banking We advise lenders on loan transactions so they can turn around loans and provide their clients with the financing they need in the time-frame that they require. We provide apt documentation for clients approach banks, credit unions, pension funds, trust companies, government lenders, public and private corporations, as well as individual lenders with world class Legal Opinions. We also represent borrowers – working with the lender’s counsel to find creative solutions which will give the borrower the flexibility it needs while satisfying the lender’s requirement for security Business Dr. Sireesh & Associates has experience and expertise in all aspects of corporate law. Clients come to us seeking legal counsel during all stages of their business endeavors. Expect diligent advice on the incorporation and formation of your business as we help you select a suitable structure that facilitates the growth of your organization. It is crucial for the ongoing success of a business to properly define the parameters of the relationships between shareholders, directors and business partners. To avoid future disputes, the team at Dr. Sireesh & Associates can guide you through all corporate governance related matters right from the start. For clients who are looking to expand their business via mergers and acquisitions, we negotiate and draft all transaction documents, financing arrangements and due diligence for share and asset purchases. By working directly with financiers, we are able to structure arrangements that leave no room for surprises. In tough times, our team at Dr. Sireesh & Associates can also guide you through dissolutions and wind-ups, liquidations, revivals, and restorations. Your Benefits Rest assured that we share a common goal: creating certainty for your business and business relationships. Based on our experience with all sizes of organizations – ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations – and structures such as sole proprietorships and joint ventures, you find in us the right partner to help you plan for the unexpected. As a client you can further benefit from our membership with Merit as, should the need for legal advice on a global scale arise. Employment We advise employers and employees on matters related to employment relationships governed by Service Rules of State or Central Service Rules and act for employers in labour relations matters. Our practice includes representing clients in wrongful dismissal claims in the service. courts, human rights complaints, employment standards and workers compensation matters, labour board hearings, grievance meetings and arbitrations, mediations and other employment or labour related administrative hearings. Our lawyers also have expertise in advising, drafting and reviewing employment agreements, severance agreements and collective bargaining contracts. We advise clients and assist our corporate group with all aspects of business planning, organization and acquisitions and sales of businesses. We provide ongoing advice on employee disciplinary and workplace matters. Our group is active in Andhra Pradesh and with continuing legal education. Environmental We advise clients on environmental issues: remediation of contaminated sites, options for cost recovery, the applicability, scope and impact of regulatory offences, emissions cap trading protocols, renewable energy options, directors’ and officers’ liability, residential environmental issues, wildlife protection, federal and provincial environmental assessments, sustainable development (i.e. green technology) and general environmental litigation. We have experience in the natural resource and energy area providing strategic advice on business transactions, property development and brown fields, civil, regulatory and administrative legal issues and dispute resolution. We can advise on health and safety, including policies and procedures, duties and responsibilities of employers, officers and supervisors, and how to respond to allegations of regulatory violations and charges. We have appeared before boards, review panels, tribunals and courts for regulatory authorities as well as for applicants, defendants and other stakeholders. We have represented corporations, individuals, First Nations, and non-profit organizations, protecting, defending and enforcing their interests and assisting them in complying with relevant laws and regulations. We also advise on business, legal and regulatory concerns relating to sustainable development, including project planning and investment, emissions trading, regulatory proceedings and licensing, green building and community development, power purchase and sale, environmental assessments, land use and rights of way, the movement and disposal of hazardous wastes and materials, the development of renewable energy projects, First Nations priorities and the financing of new technologies. Franchising We have over 20 years experience in franchising law and have acted for some of Western Canada’s most successful franchisors and regional master franchisees. We also provide counsel to prospective franchisees in evaluating franchising opportunities, discussing critical legal issues and negotiating the key agreements. We have expertise in developing franchises and distribution networks, drafting, reviewing and negotiating all forms of franchise agreements, preparing disclosure documents, protecting trademarks and other intellectual property and advising on compliance, enforcement and termination. Insolvency & Restructuring We have the experience to handle the most complex insolvencies and corporate restructurings. We have expertise not only in the narrower area of insolvency law, but also in resolving insolvency related issues which arise in litigation, banking, securities, tax, corporate, pensions, employment, intellectual property and regulatory matters. We are recognized as leaders in corporate restructurings, reorganizations and insolvencies. In a practice area noted for tight deadlines, conflicting agendas and complex business and legal issues, we can respond quickly, negotiate effectively and design workable solutions for our clients. We have acted for debtors, creditors, accounting firms, trustees under indentures and other stakeholders, advised on solvent and insolvent corporate reorganizations and restructurings involving both public and private debt conversions, guided clients through the intricacies of debtor in possession financing and provided counsel on the enforcement of security and the acquisition and divestiture of insolvent or distressed businesses Intellectual Property Our Intellectual Property Group is experienced in the clearance, protection, transfer, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights and in the review, drafting and negotiation of all related agreements for clients across a wide range of industries. We advise on trade mark, copyright, trade secret, confidentiality and privacy rights, technology transfers, domain name disputes, licensing agreements, chain of title reviews, ownership issues, brand development, marketing and distribution, partnering and strategic alliances, cease and desist letters, infringement actions, and due diligence in business and commercial transactions. We also have experience in the litigation and resolution of intellectual property disputes, including infringement and breach of contract issues. Non-Profit Dr. Sireesh & Associates has experience and expertise in all aspects of non-profit and charitable organizations. Our clients range from individuals, private family charities and smaller community based organizations through to provincial and national non-profit, charitable organizations and registered amateur athletic associations. We regularly advise on the incorporation and formation of societies, trusts and federal not-for-profit corporations, including their organization, reorganization, maintenance and regulatory compliance. We are also experienced in corporate governance matters and regularly advise boards of directors, directors, senior officers and executives on issues such as board meetings, general meetings and procedures, board and committee structures, director and officer responsibility and liability and applicable fiduciary duties. We also advise on matters of membership disputes and remedies as well as all other areas of law as it applies to non-profit and charitable organizations such as general litigation, employment law, intellectual property, real estate and other general commercial matters. In addition to the above, we also provide advice to individuals and corporations on planned giving opportunities, including charitable donations and other philanthropic opportunities Real Estate We have extensive experience in all aspects of real estate transactions, representing vendors and purchasers, landlords and tenants, lenders and developers and other parties in all manner of major commercial acquisitions and developments. We also advise clients involved in the real estate field, including government and Crown agencies, public and private corporations of all sizes and other entities involved in real estate investments. In addition, we have considerable expertise in structuring cross-border and offshore transactions, including on-resident investment in Canadian real estate. Securities We advise on:Corporate Financing structures involving shares, warrants, convertible debt securities, limited partnership units, and other securities or instruments; preparation of offering documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda and term sheets, for public and private equity and debt financings; cross-border transactions · Preparation of listing applications and support documents for listings on Bullion stock exchanges and quotation systems · Corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reverse takeovers, corporate restructurings and reorganizations, and capital alterations · Securities regulatory compliance including continuous disclosure, corporate governance, directors’ and officers’ duties and liabilities, and assisting companies with laws in force · Shareholder rights including take-over defence mechanisms such as shareholder rights plans, proxy contests, and shareholder disputes We act for issuers (corporations, trusts, partnerships, investment funds, and mutual funds), directors, officers, consultants, shareholders, brokerage firms, and industry service providers in such industry sectors as natural resource (mining, oil and gas), alternative energy, technology, biotechnology, and biomedical. Transportation We have over 20 years of combined legal experience in all aspects of the transportation industry, providing a wide range of legal services to our clients in this field, both locally and abroad. Our clients include a broad variety of players in the transportation field, including passenger and cargo carriers, insurance interests, local shippers / exporters and those suffering loss or injury in vehicle-related incidents. Our services include litigation and dispute resolution support for virtually all types of transportation-related disputes (whether commercial in nature or claims-related), as well as drafting of key documentation and corporate support. Our services are tailored to the specific needs of a number of industry sectors, including marine, aviation, rail and motor vehicle transport. Commercial Litigation & Arbitration We have experience at all levels of Civil Courts, Criminal Courts, Family Courts, various High Courts and Supreme Court of India and before a wide range of administrative boards and tribunals. Our litigation practice is noted for its expertise in handling complex and multi-party litigation. We work with our clients to manage the risk of litigation and find the most cost effective and efficient approach to each case. Our aim is to get to the heart of the issue, avoid lengthy proceedings, minimize the disruption to our clients’ businesses and resolve disputes in a creative and expeditious way. We also have expertise in mediation, arbitration, negotiation and other means of alternative dispute resolution if our clients prefer to avoid the publicity, risks, costs and delays inherent in civil litigation. We have extensive experience in litigating commercial contracts, securities, tax, competition/antitrust, product liability, intellectual property, professional negligence, directors’ and officers’ liability, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, insurance, real estate, insolvency, fraud, construction, employment, human rights, environmental and constitutional matters. Our clients include public and private corporations in a wide cross-section of industries, as well as major Indian and foreign financial institutions. We also represent trustees, receivers, monitors, creditors and debtors in major insolvency and restructuring matters. Construction Litigation We act for owners, developers and contractors in construction disputes. We focus on providing creative and cost-effective solutions to lien claims, breach of contract and negligence actions, and claims against architects and engineers. We have developed a substantial practice both prosecuting and defending “leaky condo” claims. Securities Risk Management & Compliance Dr. Sireesh & Associates has extensive experience advising on risk management, regulatory and compliance matters. Expertise Count on our advice and expertise dealing with industry regulators. From interviews and investigations to representation in disciplinary hearings, our lawyers can help with all securities risk management and compliance matters. We prosecute, defend, mediate and arbitrate civil complaints brought by investors and assist both investment dealers and individual registrants in those civil actions. Advising public and private companies and assisting with queries and investigations initiated by the regulators are also areas in which we have particular expertise. Your Benefits You can be confident in our depth of knowledge of the commercial and regulatory environment which drives the securities industry and capital markets. In fact, our lawyers have been called upon frequently to lecture on the regulatory and compliance issues which impact our clients. With extensive experience before all levels of trial and appellate courts in Andhra Pradesh, various High Courts of India, the Supreme Court of India, and most regulatory tribunals and agencies, you can rely on us for sound advice and representation to resolve your disputes. Our combined expertise with the Securities Practice Group and other related practice areas in business and dispute resolution allows us to provide a seamless, holistic service and find practical solutions to meet your needs. Animal Law Animal Law is a growing field that intersects traditional legal practices, including: · Product Liability: Animals may be harmed by medications, toys, pesticides, cleaners and food. The recent class action suit in regard to contaminated pet food in the United States is an example. · Property Law: Animals are considered property under the law, and this allows people to buy and sell them for a number of reasons, including food, research, pets, and to kill them “humanely”. · Criminal Law: One of the most common intersections between animal law and criminal law is through anti-animal cruelty provisions in the Canadian Criminal Code and provincial legislation. · Wills and Estates: Many people now include provisions in their wills to provide for the care of their companion animals. Passing pet trust acts may further provide for their enforcement. · Environmental Law: Environmental laws protect wildlife through various legislation including, the Species at Risk Act, Wildlife Act, Water Act, Fish Protection Act, and Environmental Assessment Act. · Municipal Law: Considering bylaws with respect to the treatment of urban and wild animals, including coyotes, bears and raccoons. The use of animals in entertainment and guide animals are also within the realm of municipal law. · Administrative Law: Judicial review of the decisions made by regulatory and governmental bodies (i.e., decisions with regard to seizing animals found in distress and returning them to their owners). · Personal Injury: The most common example is dog bites related cases. · Family Law: Family pets are appearing in marriage agreements and divorce settlements. Some people even go as far as including visitation rights for their companion animals. · Tort Law: Some tort law cases are challenging the idea of animals as property, and are asking the courts to recognize that animals are sentient beings and to advance laws regarding emotional distress and loss of companionship. People also sue their veterinarians for negligence. Legal issues involving animals, both domestic and wild, are increasingly entering many legal practices either directly or indirectly. Dr. Sireesh & Associates assist individuals and companies seeking advice on, or resolution of, various animal-related legal issues including: · providing for pets in wills, enforceable trusts, agreements, etc; · animal custody disputes in divorce or separations; · condominium – landlord disputes; · tenant – zoning disputes; · discrimination laws; · abuse or neglect charges; · veterinary malpractice cases; · boarding or grooming problems; · “dangerous dog” applications; · damages cases involving the wrongful death or injury to a companion animal; · consumer fraud. Personal Injury Dr. Sireesh & Associates has a combined experience of more than 20 years in helping clients reach their goals. Our lawyers act for individuals who have been injured in a variety of unfortunate circumstances. We have experience in handling every kind of claim including brain injury, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain and even fatal accidents. Our focus is on catastrophic injury that may result from automobile accidents, slips and falls, marine or aviation occurrences and through doctors’ negligence. We understand that dealing with medical professionals and insurance companies can be confusing and challenging. At Dr. Sireesh & Associates, our lawyers will assist you at every stage of the process. We will help you complete insurance documents, arrange for appointments with specialists if needed, obtain reports, arrange for a necessary rehabilitation specialist and, if required, prepare you for legal proceedings. We are familiar with highly qualified experts including experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, medicine and rehabilitation, who help prepare our cases. When you or a loved one has been injured your focus should be on recovering your health and peace of mind. We can assist by taking care of the myriad details that go into preparing the claim to your insurer or in preparing your case for trial. Our team of lawyers has the knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible outcome for you. We bring years of extensive experience dealing with concern, not only in acting for injured plaintiffs, but also as insurance defence counsel. That experience gives Dr. Sireesh & Associates a unique ability to see the case from the other side of the table and to predict where the real issues in any case will lie. Combining that experience and knowledge with the hardworking team-based philosophy we share, you can rely on Dr. Sireesh & Associates to see the case from all angles, to make sure you have the information you need and to work hard to get the best possible outcome. Medical Negligence: We are helping many clients who became victim of medical negligence, by government doctors, private and corporate doctors. Wills, Trusts & Estates Dr. Sireesh & Associates has a wide range of experience in estate planning and transfer of wealth, during life, upon death, and even after death. Estate plans are the key to carry out your personal objectives for the administration and succession of your wealth. Business owners in particular benefit from effective strategies that consider asset ownership, protection, and distribution, both during life and upon death. To help you achieve your goals, our lawyers provide legal advice on a variety of legal structures such as trusts, wills, joint ownership, life insurance arrangements, inter-vivos gifts and alter-ego trusts. We are also frequently retained by trustees, executors and administrators to obtain probate of wills or advise on the administration of trusts. There are certain circumstances where individuals and families need particular support to ensure their continued financial wellbeing. Whether you have a family member with a disability or special needs or you want to plan for your own mental or legal incapacity, we are proud to be your trusted legal advisor. Where matters are contested, you can rely on our litigation lawyers to resolve disputes, and where necessary, to represent you in court proceedings. Your Benefits Estate planning and determining the transfer of your wealth will give you peace of mind. By liaising with our Tax Practice Group we can further help you and your beneficiaries take advantage of all available tax saving strategies. In addition, our work with non-profit organizations enables us to provide unique insights to facilitate your charitable wishes. Public Sector Administrative Tribunals We have over 20 years experience in matters involving the regulation of public utilities in the energy sector. In addition, we have extensive experience in matters involving the regulation of insurance rates. Government & Administrative Dr. Sireesh & Associates has extensive experience in administrative law and regulatory matters. We advise professional regulatory bodies on governance, regulatory policy and compliance, strategic planning, government relations and public affairs, bylaws and rules, registration and admission, examination appeals, professional corporations, professional ethics, advertising, constitutional challenges, procedural fairness issues, investigation processes, alternative dispute resolution and system design, human rights, freedom of information and privacy, judicial reviews and appeals, and unauthorized practice. We also have considerable experience in representing clients in matters of professional discipline, having represented dentists, lawyers, notaries, physiotherapists and securities brokers, among other professionals, before their respective discipline committees. Our experience in government and regulatory matters allows us to develop strategies for our clients which anticipate issues and offer solutions to meet their needs. GLOVES-OFF LITIGATION Our trial teams have defended both individuals and corporations in lengthy, complex trials. No matter the stage of litigation, an experienced legal team increases your chances of victory. We have a recognized track record of defending our clients against great odds and then walking them out of the courtroom. Our objective remains the same in every case — to defend our clients. YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE OUR ATTENTION. Our attorneys are always available to offer prompt advice. We do not take every case that comes our way. Instead, we analyze our current obligations and decide if we have the necessary time and resources to provide the type of excellence our clients expect. Our clients are our priority. |
