CORPORATE:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has worked extensively in the corporate sector, and has advised in corporate transactions including investment deals, acquisitions, M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, securitisation transactions and franchise agreements. Under his leadership, the Corporate team at Legasis Partners comprising of about 12 lawyers based in Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi along with in house Company Secretaries (CS), Chartered Accountants (CA) and subject matter experts has flourished immensely. The team members are often deputed at clients’ place on secondment and as in-plant for specific legal projects. Suhas Tuljapurkar is considered to be a formidable name in the legal fraternity, and has created an impression on not only his clients but also on the counter parties who have subsequently formed professional relationships with him. Over the years, clients have reached out to Suhas for supporting their requirements even after consummation of the transaction. His meticulous and laser-sharp focus on post transaction mentoring, implementation and advisory services has resulted in the cultivation of long term prosperous relationships with client representatives. General Counsels prefer working with Suhas and his team on complex legal deals since to resolve critical issues in a timely manner and to form part of client’s negotiating team.
LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Suhas Tuljapurkar, with vast experience of practicing in the field of litigation, arbitration and mediation, is familiar with most clients’ reluctance in entering into a conflict and firmly believes in pre-empting any potential disputes by devising strategies conducive to his client’s needs. Moreover, he is adept at looking after his client’s interests in the event of a dispute arising between parties, and is able to guide and assist in the legal proceedings before various forums and authorities. Under his able leadership and guidance, his team based in Mumbai, Pune and Delhi has been able to represent and protect their clients’ interests in the courtrooms and beyond, thereby forging solid professional relationships based on trust. General Counsels prefer working with Suhas and his team on complex legal deals since to resolve critical issues in a timely manner and to form part of client’s negotiating team.
DUE DILIGENCE:
Suhas Tuljapurkar leads a large team at Legasis Partners to conduct due diligence of any required entity for the purpose of M&A, real estate and private equity transaction, through the assistance of its sister entity Legasis Services Private Limited. Legasis Services offers an in-house IT enabled virtual data room (VDR) solution named ‘LegRoom’, which offers authorized users an access to highly secure on-line repository of logically indexed data. Combined with Suhas’ vast experience and knowledge and the technology offered by Legasis Services, clients are able to undertake the most complex deals with the greatest possible efficiency on the cost, quality and time specific parameters. This in turn means that the quality time of lawyers is not spent on logistics of documents and assessment of document risks. Suhas leads a team of about 20 lawyers based in Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi supported by in house Company Secretaries (CS), Chartered Accountants (CA) and subject matter experts across other fields of law depending on the transaction specific requirements. Suhas and his team are conversant with the required IT and project management tools for the purpose of accumulating and segregating data and conducting an effective due diligence. Over the years, clients have reached out to Suhas for supporting their requirements even after the diligence exercise is over. His meticulous and laser-sharp focus on post transaction mentoring, implementation and advisory services has resulted in the cultivation of long term prosperous relationships with client representatives.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has a rich IP practice team at Legasis comprising of about 20 lawyers based in Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi, supported by Legasis Services Private Limited’s 15 IP lawyers and 11 IT-professionals. Practice of Legasis Lawyers under Suhas, consists of filing for registrations, actions against infringements, drafting licensing agreements, conducting prior searches etc., many of whom have scientific and technical backgrounds, have worked on all aspects of intellectual property rights including those related to copyrights, patents and trademarks. Further they are involved in identifying inventions, filing and prosecution of patent applications internationally through Paris Convention or PCT, drafting patent specifications, drafting agreements like licensing or Assignment of copyright and advising on compliances with trademark registry.
Suhas & team have acknowledged and recognized the importance of innovations and have always strived to maximize the value of such innovations of the clients by securing appropriate national and international Intellectual Property protection. Suhas always encourages his team to participate in seminar, workshops and knowledge-sharing conferences and undertake regular trainings in order to keep them abreast with the latest developments in the field of intellectual property. Due to Suhas’ unending support, he has curated a strong army of lawyers standing tall as a team. His effort of looking towards every little detail today has created an impression on not only his clients but also on the counter parties who have subsequently formed relationships with Legasis.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has an extensive M&A practice and have advised clients on many in- bound mergers and acquisition deals. Suhas is involved from start to finish in a transaction and is involved in finalizing transaction structures, drafting term sheets and conducting due diligences.The M&A practice team at Legasis under Suhas comprises of about 12 lawyers based in Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi supported by in house Company Secretaries (CS), Chartered Accountants (CA) and subject matter experts across other fields of law depending on the transaction specific requirements. Team is conversant with the required IT and project management tools. Suhas encourages his team to develop specialized skill developments, participate in seminar, workshops and knowledge-sharing conferences and undertake regular trainings.
Suhas Tuljapurkar & his team have been an advisory & conducted due diligence for lot many clients including the Indage Group for acquisition of a winery in Australia & Texanlab Laboratories Private Limited, in their acquisition by the Dystar Group. Clients have recognized Suhas & his team as their partners in proactively finding solutions to the show-stoppers by combining exceptional transactional skills with specialist expertise including competition law, employment and benefits, environmental, intellectual property and tax.
RETAIL:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has a vast experience in providing strategic support and handling all issues related to Retail sector. Suhas has performed advisory role for clients on matters related to IPR, franchise, acquisition, regulatory issues and various other legal issues. Suhas’ focus on post transaction mentoring, implementation and advisory services has resulted in the cultivation of long term prosperous relationships with client representatives. General Counsels prefer working with Suhas and his team on complex legal deals since to resolve critical issues in a timely manner and to form part of client’s negotiating team.
REAL ESTATE:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has been involved in various real estate transactions relating to housing projects, restaurants, apartment hotels, hospitals, malls, multiplex theatres, re-development projects, Special Economic Zones and Integrated Townships. Suhas’ team at Legasis comprises of about 15 lawyers based in Mumbai and Pune supported by various local lawyers in different parts of the country. Apart from major projects, team is also well versed with local regulations, particularly those in relation to stamp duty implications, registrations etc.
Suhas and his team have been involved in many transactions that have impacted the skylines of many cities. Suhas has advised clients including Shopper’s Stop Ltd, Hypercity Retail (India) Private Ltd, Gateway Multichannel Retail (India) Ltd, Agre Properties & Services Limited and Schlumberger IndiaTechnology Centre Private Limited. Clients have found it beneficial to work with him and his team due to their ability to handle all aspects of a real estate transaction- right from giving reports on title, to advising on structures, drafting documents and advising on investments and project funding.
PRIVATE EQUITY:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has an extensive Private Equity practice and has advised many investment banks and investment companies on their strategic investments. Suhas understands the client’s commercial requirements driven towards making a deal without compromising the legal enforceability of the transaction. The Private Equity practice team under Suhas at Legasis comprises about 12 lawyers based in Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi supported by in house Company Secretaries (CS), Chartered Accountants (CA) and subject matter experts across other fields of law depending on the transaction specific requirements Clients have recognized Suhas and his team as their partners in proactively finding solutions to the show-stoppers by combining exceptional transactional skills.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has worked with top players in the infrastructure sector and understands the intricacies and finer nuances of the infrastructure practice. The Infrastructure practice team under Suhas at Legasis comprises of about 14 lawyers based in Mumbai, and Pune supported by various external subject matter experts in specialized infrastructure areas depending on the project specific requirements. Suhas and his team have advised on some of the most complex and challenging national and international infrastructure projects. Suhas and his team have also advised various EPC contractors, developers of captive power plants and supported regulatory adjudication of various projects.
Suhas has a deep understanding of infrastructure projects and have supported bidders, sponsors, lenders, contractors and suppliers in respect of transactions related to Infrastructure and Projects. Suhas and team have been advising on various aspects such as pre bid/bid support services, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing project documents, structuring payment security mechanisms, advising on financial closure.
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAWS:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has a vast experience in handling all issues related to employment and labour laws. Suhas has advised clients on compliance under Contract Labour legislation, on aspects related to agreements with contractors, requirements of registration, benefits to be provided to contract labourers etc., advised and drafted employment contracts, code of conduct for employees and other employee related documents, on matters related to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, on compliances with respect to Employees Provident Fund, He has also conducted training sessions on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and drafted policies in relation to the same for various clients. Suhas’ focus on post transaction mentoring, implementation and advisory services has resulted in the cultivation of long term prosperous relationships with client representatives.
INVESTMENT FUNDS:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has a vast experience in handling all issues related to establishment and structuring of investments funds including providing regulatory advice, drafting appropriate documents etc. Suhas provides advice using onshore and offshore partnerships. He and his team are well in tune with Indian political, legal and commercial environment that affects the markets. This has resulted in rendering sharp advisory services so as to mitigate the risks. The client base includes some of the largest asset managers and private equity and venture capital fund managers. Team under Suhas at Legasis comprises of about 14 lawyers based in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune supported by various external subject matter experts in specialized areas depending on the specific requirements. Team’s focus on post transaction mentoring, implementation and advisory services have resulted in long term relationships with the client representatives.
STARTUPS:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has a vast experience in providing strategic support and assisting startup companies with all required legal support. He has advised clients on compliance under Labour legislations and on aspects related to agreements with contractors, requirements of registration, benefits to be provided to contract labourers etc., drafted employment contracts, code of conduct for employees, on matters related to sexual harassment of women at workplace.
Suhas’ team consists of lawyers practicing in different areas and various subject matter experts and startup companies have benefited vastly from our wide ranging experience. Suhas and team have advised clients on registrations/ licenses/ approvals required under various applicable laws, advised and assisted with respect to compliance under various laws, drafted contracts and performed secretarial assistance.
SPORTS:
Suhas Tuljapurkar has a vast experience in handling legal issues related to sports personalities and sports law. Suhas has advised various sports personalities on variety of issues ranging from endorsement agreements, brand name issues, investment agreements and other legal matters. Suhas has also advised corporates participating in the bid process related to auction of teams in various sporting leagues in India. Suhas’ focus on post transaction mentoring, implementation and advisory services has resulted in the cultivation of long term prosperous relationships with client representatives. General Counsels prefer working with Suhas and his team on complex legal deals since to resolve critical issues in a timely manner and to form part of client’s negotiating team.