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M S Sulthan Legal AssociatesUpdated November 7, 2026About the Firm

Key facts

  • The firm advises on company and LLP incorporation, shareholder and founder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency and commercial contracts.
  • Company law work is governed mainly by the Companies Act, 2013, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  • Matters may be taken up through the firm's offices in Kozhikode, Kochi and New Delhi.

Incorporation and compliance

Choosing between a private limited company, an LLP, a partnership or a sole proprietorship depends on ownership, liability and future funding. We advise on that choice, prepare the incorporation documents and assist with filings made to the Registrar of Companies, including annual returns and changes in directors or share capital.

Shareholder and founder agreements

Shareholders' agreements, founder arrangements, share subscription and transfer documents record who controls the company, how shares may be sold and what happens on exit. We draft and review these documents so that they agree with the articles of association. See the page on legal documents.

Mergers, acquisitions and restructuring

Schemes of arrangement, mergers, share purchases and business transfers involve company law, tax and, in some cases, approval of the National Company Law Tribunal. We advise on the structure, prepare the transaction documents and assist with the legal due diligence.

Insolvency

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, a financial or operational creditor may apply to the National Company Law Tribunal, and a debtor may respond to such an application. We advise creditors, promoters and resolution applicants on the process and appear in these proceedings.

Commercial contracts and disputes

Supply, services, distribution and agency contracts, and disputes arising from them, are common in business work. Where a contract contains an arbitration clause, the matter is handled under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. See the page on arbitration and the page on litigation.

Cross-border business matters

Foreign investment in Indian companies and Indian investment abroad are regulated by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the rules made under it. We advise on the structure of such transactions and on the reporting that follows them. Related questions on data and technology are covered on the page on technology laws.

See Areas of Practice for the full list of areas, company management services for ongoing compliance work and legal FAQs for answers to common questions.

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