Practice Area 15 · INSTITUTIONAL
Foreign Exchange & International Trade Law
Strategic counsel for cross-border investments, FEMA compliance, and foreign regulatory reporting.
Practice Overview
Advising on cross-border transactions, regulatory approvals, FEMA compliance and proceedings before regulatory authorities.
Areas of Work
Services and Representation
Advisory on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under Automatic and Government Approval routes
Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) compliance and structuring for Indian enterprises expanding abroad
External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) documentation and regulatory reporting to the Reserve Bank of India
Representation before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for compounding of contraventions under FEMA
Proceedings before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and Appellate Tribunal under FEMA, 1999
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration, reporting and compliance advisory
Cross-border commercial contract drafting, jurisdiction clauses and governing law selection
Customs valuation, classification disputes and proceedings before the CESTAT
Relevant Laws and Regulations
Matters within this practice area are evaluated under primary enactments, rules, and statutory authorities including:
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)
- FEMA (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA)
- Customs Act, 1962 and Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
Connected Practical Deliverables
Related Operational Legal Services
Service 03
Commercial Contract Drafting, Vetting & Indentures
Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements, joint venture documents, master services agreements and other business contracts.
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Service 06
Corporate Legal Retainer & Regulatory Advisory
Structured annual retainer engagements providing ongoing legal counsel, continuous contract review, statutory compliance monitoring, and prompt legal notice management.
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Legal Engagement
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Every legal engagement commences with a structured conflict check and factual evaluation.
H.N. Datta & Co. acts in adherence to Bar Council of India guidelines. Consultations are arranged strictly upon formal request.