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D. M. Legal Associates
Advocates & Solicitor
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DM LegalAssociates an extremely reputed law consultancy firm in India has been founded by SolicItor Dhaval Mehta backed by Counsel
D.H. Mehtawithover40yearsofexperienceinvariedfieldsof law.
DM Legal Associates provides its range of law consultancy services for assisting the growth of their client's and public. We possess
specializedindustryknowledgeoflaw, byprovidingauniqueblendofhighqualitylegaladvisory, consultingandvalueaddedservices.
Withour profound lawprofessionalbodies,insupport andcompliancewithIndianlaws, wecaterourfull-fledgedservicesinthefieldof:
ImmoveablePropertyRights:Drafting,Documentation,SlumRehabilitationSchemes
CorporateMergers&Acquisitions:PertainingtoJointBusinessVentures,PartnershipsandCorporatefinancestructuring
CommercialLevelTransactions:IncludingListingAgreements,TestamentaryandNon-TestamentaryMatters
We have dedicated lawyers addressing concerns relevant to various fields. The firm has enormous experience and well- established client
portfolioconsistingof bothinternationalanddomestic,commercial,industrialcorporations,bankingandfinancialinstitutions,developers
of realestate,medicaltrust,individualentrepreneursandeducationalinstitutions.
DM Legal Associates takes pride in representing prominent citizen groups and non-governmental organizations. In addition, we handle
concerns pertaining to arbitration and conciliation under theArbitration and ConciliationAct as we take up cases for negotiations between
parties.
WeareaffiliatedwiththeBarCouncilofMaharashtraandGoa as wellas theBombayIncorporatedLawSociety.
ABOUT US
To progress and build a premiere Legal Establishment by attracting and retaining smart and talented professionals and constantly
striving to render responsive client service, accuracy in advice thereby adding strategic value to their operations and business
interests.
Inculcateastrong commitmenttotheprofessionincompliancewiththehighestethicalstandards.
To periodically review our strengths and competencies so as to improve our offerings in a globally competitive professional
environment.
VISION

Equipped with a law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai in 1971 & Bachelors in Commerce from the Chinai College of
Mumbai University in 1968; D. H. Mehta has come a long way to become one of the best legal counsel in the fields of Civil litigations,
Commercial litigation including Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation and Writ Petitions under the Constitution of India and other
allied subjects including the Company Law Matters, Banking Matters as also PIL matters.
Professional Associations & Achievements:
Affiliated with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
An active member at Bombay Bar Association
Operated as a Sr. Advocate on the panel of Central Government in matters of Customs, Excise, and Import and Export
Operated as Sr. Counsel on the panel of Bombay Port Trust
Representative for top notch developers like K.Raheja, Lokhandwala Builders, RNA Builders, Mayfair, Bhoomi Developers,
Lok Housing and several others
Active Arbitrator, Conciliator and Mediator in number of Matters
Been an active part of various Public Interest Litigation matters relating to TDR (154 buildings), Mithi River, DC Regulation,
Stray Dogs, Hoarding, Hawker zone, Neo signs and Environmental matters
In his highly illustrious career, D. H. Mehta has been briefed by Advocates and Solicitors such as Mulla&Mulla&Craigie Blunt
&Caroe, M/s. Little & Co., Desai and Diwanji, Divya Shah Associates, M/s. JhangianiNarula& Associates, M/s. Pravin Mehta
Mithi& Co., (also acting Advocates and Solicitors for Custodians), DSK Legal, Shah and Sanghvi, M Dhru& Co., L D Shah,
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and several others.
All we can say is that D. H. Mehta's experience, perseverance & his uncanny ability to read in between the lines is what forms the
backbone of DM Legal.
D.H. MEHTA
Advocate
CORE TEAM

CORE TEAM
DM Legal Associates trusted for corporate documentation and legal paperwork is inherent from its one of the most renowned
Solicitor Dhaval D. Mehta.
After completing his graduation in Commerce from the prestigious Mithibai College, Dhaval D. Mehta pursued Law from
Government Law College, Mumbai and successfully completed it in the year 2004. He has been practicing as a Solicitor since 2006.
Dhaval D. Mehta is an experienced solicitor and involved with the drafting of Corporate documentation including Schemes under
Section 391 to 394 for Amalgamation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Debenture Trusteeship Agreement, Red Herring Prospectus,
Stock Purchase Agreement, Debenture Trustee Agreements, Stock Option Agreements, Takeover, Joint Ventures, Franchisee
Agreements, Non-competition, Non- Disclosure Agreements, Escrow Agreements, Due Diligence for Companies etc.
Solicitor Dhaval D Mehta Portfolio:
Affiliated with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa & Bombay Incorporated Law Society (BILS).
Profound knowledge in drafting and conveyance of Immovable Property and other testamentary and non testamentary
matters.(These include Agreements, Conveyances, Leases, Mortgages, Leave and Licenses, Gifts, Business Conducting
Agreements, Slum Related Matters. )
Presided over issues pertaining to various corporate and property related agreements. (These are Service Agreements, Loan
Agreements, Management Agreements, Sponsorship Agreement, Event Management Agreements, Equipment Leases
Agreement, and Intellectual Property Related Documentation.)
Swiftly handled property litigation, administration suits, testamentary matters and other civil, commercial, contractual and
constitutional matters including matters related to and involving Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation as also Public
Interest and matters pertaining to Intellectual Property Matters.
Associated with M/s. JhangianiNarula& Associates, M/s. Divya Shah Associates, and other firms.
Acted as Secretary- Legal for LokSatta Party, Mumbai.
DHAVAL MEHTA
Advocate and Solicitor

ANKITA VERMA
Advocate
AnkitaVerma, the most dynamic and a charismatic member of the team, pursued her 5 year integrated Law course i.e. BSL. LLB from
I.L.S. Law College of Pune University and successfully completed it in the year 2010. During her academic years, she pursued and
successfully completed diplomas in Corporate Laws, Diploma in Laws relating to Corporate Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring,
Certificate Course on Patents, Certificate Course in Feminist Jurisprudence, etc.
In her short career span, she climbed up the corporate ladder to become the Vice President- Legal for a very reputed Group Company in
Mumbai having widespread business in construction, media, hospitality and finance sectors. However, affiliated with D.M. Legal
Associates since 2007, she has gained valuable experience in drafting of Corporate documents, Red Herring Prospectus, schemes of
Mergers Acquisitions and Takeovers, Joint Venture Agreements, Escrow Agreement, Documents relating to Financial Transactions
including debt and equity and Due Diligence for Companies etc and has now joined D.M. Legal Associates as a full time equity Partner.
Fine Works and Associations of Advocate AnkitaVerma:
Experience relating to drafting and conveyance of immovable property including Agreement, Conveyances, Leases, Mortgages,
Leave and Licenses, Gifts, Development Agreements, Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreements, Slum Related Matters,
etc., and other testamentary and non testamentary matter.
Experience relating to structuring and drafting of Financial Transactions including Corporate Loans, Debenture Trust Deeds,
Guarantees, Pledge of Shares. Also, Experience relating to structuring of contractual deals and documentation thereof including
deals relating to media and hospitality sector.
Experience in handling property litigation, testamentary matters and other civil, commercial, contractual and constitutional
matters
Affiliation with Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Socially active with being the co-founder for Zero Tolerance against Sexual Harassment, Core Team Member of IAC- Mumbai, Ex-
General Secretary-YuvaSatta, a youth wing of LokSattaAandolan(till 2014), Co-ordinator- Pune for Jaago Re! One Billion Votes
Campaign (2008).
On board member for presenting suggestions on Draft Lok Pal Bill, Draft Anti Corruption Amendment Bill and Simultaneous
Elections in Centre and State before the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha.
CORE TEAM

Vishal has been handling several multinational companies in the finance industry and having technical collaborations in India.
Vishal Mehta also takes care of all the registration works with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Service Tax Registration,
Partnership firm, LLP, DGFT and many more. He is a keen observer of the evolution of the Company law & Securities Law in India.
He is also known for his extensive experience in Compliance and Corporate Secretarial area. He has provided strategic and business
oriented advice to a variety of companies.
Fine Works and Associations of Advocate Vishal Mehta:
He possesses vast experience with transactions related to Foreign Direct Investments Regulations
He also has practical experience in Company Law, Corporate Restructuring, Joint Ventures, Securities Laws, Legal Due
Diligence Audits, Transaction Documents, M&A, Foreign Investment in India and Private Equity investments, with a
particular emphasis in the listed & unlisted companies' space and general Compliance & Corporate Secretarial advisory.
Represented litigants on matters falling under Corporate Laws, Securities Laws, IPR Laws and Debts Recovery Law and
Appearance before Company Law Board, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Securities Appellate Tribunals, Intellectual Property
Appellate Board and Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission, Competition Commission of India and other
Tribunals
VISHAL MEHTA
Advocate
CORE TEAM

ARSHIL AJAY SHAH
Advocate
CORE TEAM
Arshil Ajay Shah, the youngest member of the team, is a B.L.S. /L.L.B. from Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai (affiliated to
University of Mumbai). He enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in the year 2015 and since then is actively
appearing and practicing before the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, Hon'ble City Civil Court, the Cooperative Court as also before
various quasi-judicial authorities.
With an intent and desire to pursue the practice of Solicitor (as recognized and conferred by the Bombay Incorporated Law Society),
he had also signed his Articles in the year 2013 with D. M. Legal Associates and has been associated with the firm ever since.
However, having joined a law firm at a young age as an Articled Clerk, Arshil Shah has successfully picked up the art of Drafting of
Plaints, Petitions, Affidavits and other incidental applications. Apart from pleading, he is an abled draftsman when it comes to
Conveyancing and as such he has become proficient in varied field of law.
During his days in Law College (i.e. since 2010), he has been an active participant in National Level Moot Court Competitions and
recipient of several accolades and trophies. Apart from theoretical and academic proficiency, Arshil Shah possess the acumen to
adopt problem troubleshooting tactics keeping in mind the commercial benefits of the clients.
RIMA PARADKAR-KULKARNI
Advocate
Rima Paradkar- Kulkarni is an Associate in the Litigation Team of D. M. Legal Associates. She enrolled with the Bar Council of
Maharashtra and Goa in the year 2008. She is the holder of a L.L.M. Degree conferred by the University of Mumbai as also with a
L.L.B. Degree from Government Law College, Mumbai.
She has an experience of more than 8 years in the field of appearing before various Courts, Tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities.
Apart from appearing independently, she has immense experience in briefing and assisting Counsels.
Rima is associated with us since 2014 and since then is actively following up with litigation aspect of the firm. She is currently
involved in drafting of civil Suits and legal documents pertaining to Civil matters as also Writ Petitions. In fact, taking note of Rima's
sincerity and impartiality, the Hon'ble High Court has also nominated and appointed her as a Commissioner for recording evidence.

LITIGATION
Litigation is often famous for the complexities it possesses. There has been a great demand for an effective Litigation support by law.
DM Legal Associates understands this rising need and is renowned for its working with attorneys to map out case strategies, courtroom exhibits and
tactics and provide economic analysis.
Our specialized Litigation team with its immense experience in the field of civil litigations relevant to immoveable properties, matters of recovery,
constitutional matters, Writ Petitions of public interest litigations, contractual and commercial litigations implements a practical, result oriented
problem solving approach.
We provide our valuable litigation services to business owners, directors, managers as well as private litigants, who are ignorant about their powers
and position in a negotiation, or the wisdom of a proposal, in real time.
DM Legal Associates Litigation Service Suite:
• Pre-litigation strategy
• Advisor & representative for clients
• A constant follow up and rendering the services you are entitled to
• Post-litigation execution of orders
• Giving advice in regards to review, reference or appeals
REAL ESTATE, PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Investing, Buying or Selling is often a beginning of understanding the legal rights associated with it. From a common man to a business executive to
an entrepreneur and right up to a reputed corporate must be well – versed and in touch with its intellectual rights related to property.
The highest contributing Real Estate Sector involves continuous huge investment and commitment of funds to property with an aim to generate
income through rental or lease and to achieve capital appreciation. It addresses to immovable property, such as land, and everything else that is
permanently attached to it, such as buildings. When a person acquires real estate, he/she also acquires a set of rights, including possession, control
and transfer rights.
It’s very important to know real estate investment as it involves a substantial investment and a long-term one. Moreover, the market is highly
competitive and uncertain.
DM Legal Associates are pioneers in the field of real estate consultancy and in addressing a best structure for the real estate funds from an Indian
legal, tax and regulatory perspective.
Also have expertise in drafting, reviewing and negotiating joint venture agreements, lease and leave & license agreements and share purchase and
shareholder agreements, conveyances, sale agreements as required for acquisition or investments in real estate.
DM Legal Associates Consultancy:
• Advices on Real Estate legal and regulatory frameworks
• Assist in acquisition of properties
• Address corporate and tax related matters
• Investment and funds advisory
• Agreements and documentation work
PRACTICE AREAS

CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL
DM Legal Associates possess a far- reaching experience in the various aspects of commercial and corporate law. Firm is recognized
for its valuable expertise when dealing with most complex and sensitive transactions. We strive to know our clients and the
environment in which they operate in order to provide them with ultimate effective commercially- focused advice to achieve their
objectives.
We have a diverse domestic and international client base right from the public to private companies, government agencies and
authorities, political institutions, not-for profit bodies, education and research institutions, financiers and venture capital funds.
DM Legal Associates expertise includes:
• Provides advice to the companies on legal, regulatory and tax framework pertaining to the Indian business norms
• Assistance for establishing a company in India, its documentation obtaining legal license and registrations
• Educating about the Foreign Investment Promotion Board ("FIPB") and the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") policies and
procedures
• Commercial and government advice
• Contracts, risk management and business succession planning
• Corporate governance ensuring transparency in day to day transactions
• Guidance on methods of re-structuring and reengineering a company
• International and National merger, venture assistance on legal, tax, exchange framework
• Addressing regulatory issue of general nature which a company faces in day-day operations
• Advising on allied activities by a company, strategic alliances, employment consultancy, confidentiality and intellectual
property rights.
• Documentation of companies vital legal paper work and drafting agreements including shareholder / joint venture
agreement, share purchase agreement, voting agreements, etc
TRANSACTION ADVISORY
Success of a company very much depends upon it stakeholders and the transaction it implements. Productive transactions require
clear and concise assistance to take decisions pertaining to the transactions. We take into consideration the facts, circumstances and
needs of the client and offer them practical solutions keeping in mind the various laws, taxation policies, stamp duty involved so as
to provide maximum benefit to the clients.
DM Legal Associates transaction advisory services lend a hand to its client's for thoroughly evaluating its plan as well as manage all
transactions.
DM Legal Associates Transaction Advisory Suite:
• Investment reviews and specialized transaction advice
• Acquisition and Vendor due diligence
• Transaction Advisory on Financial and taxation implications
• Property Search Reports
• Cross border transactions providing a global exposure to your business

MERGER AND ACQUISITION
Large numbers of firms most commonly acquire or merge to increase in size or have a competitive benefit. This trend is fast being
put into practice, both globally and locally.
DM Legal Associates provides its expert assistance to strategize most effective and efficient methods of mergers and acquisitions.
Firm via its significant experience and renowned expertise devises innovative structures for domestic and international companies.
The firm also renders its services to investment banks, huge corporations and other institutions for setting up M &A operations in
the country.
DM Legal Associates Merger and Acquisition Offers:
• Holistic advice on the takeover Corporate laws their requirements, code of conduct, security, government approvals and
statutory filings
• Composition of M & A from start to end i.e. Determining SPV type, jurisdiction, instruments and so on
• Performing legal due diligence with an industry- specific focus
• All legal paper work- documentation, agreement, disclosures, stock swap accord etc
• Giving advice in regards to review, reference or appeals
We practice to deliver seamless services to our client.
SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT
DM Legal Associates advices on a full corporate spectrum including mergers and amalgamations, private equity and venture
capital investment and issues covered under FEMA, SEBI. Our firm also represents companies in capital market at initial level –
Public offerings, Equity, securitization and so on.
Types of transactions managed by DM Legal Associates:
• Consultancy in regards to issue related to rights, listings, mergers, reverse mergers, equity transactions
• Represent companies initially during initial public offers at The Securities Appellate Tribunal
• Represent foreign funds to invest in special purpose vehicle
• Preparing developer companies for achieving IPO
• Drafting of Red Herring Prospectus
• Act for developers in number of Private Equity transaction
• Due diligence of land and special purpose vehicles globally
• Legal Advisors for dealing in stakes ( selling , divesting, acquiring)
• Represent various companies for mergers and amalgamations
DM Legal Associates team of professionals strives to fulfill our client's transaction demands, full support from start-to-end via
ongoing issues. The firm's strength lies in conveying best endeavors' to its clients'.

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality laws often function at two prime levels. These levels are owners and operators. Ownership plays a role in terms of real
estate purchase / construction of the hotel while operators deal in with the operations of the Hotel business. This business requires
very careful observation and handling as it's consist of highest profiling transactions.
DM Legal Associates comprehends the uniqueness of hotel business and knows it requires a thorough knowledge of a business
along with legal intellect. This adds an edge to client's to whom we render our services.
It’s very important to know real estate investment as it involves a substantial investment and a long-term one. Moreover, the market
is highly competitive and uncertain.
DM Legal Associates Hospitality Suite:
• Royalty agreements and brand license
• Arrangement for the technical service
• Master Operating and Hotel Management agreements
• Dealing with the foreign policie
• Various rules governing the real estate (Pathway governance, land approvals so on)
• A transparent transaction ensuring everything is known between two parties
• Beginning to end advisory while the case is going on
We represent transactions at both levels, owners and operators. All legal formalities are fulfilled in compliance to the prescribed
hospitality law standards.
ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ARBITRATION, CONCILIATION AND NEGOTIATIONS)
Bigger the company, more number of day -today concerns rising and it is extremely important to give swift resolution to the issue.
Alternate Dispute Resolution focuses on providing quick effective settlements. These preside speedily over the domestic and
international disputes
DM Legal Associates dedicated dispute resolution team is equipped with innovative solutions in respect to the disagreements in
order to resolve them efficiently. We follow a realistic approach towards number of disputes and handle them in the best possible
way.
DM Legal's Alternate Dispute Resolution team focal points:
• Formulation of pre-litigation strategies
• Consulting on issue related with enforcement of arbitral awards
• Guidance regarding the selection of the law and jurisdiction clauses to be used in agreements, keeping in view the
provisions of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and the
principles of private international law
• Handling the disputes arising from the conflicts of law
• Representing the client's clients in civil and commercial arbitration, conciliation, mediation and litigation
• Giving in advisory on, as well enforce client's intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and
trade secrets
Due care is taken of all differences and highly personalized assistance is deployed to the clients.

WILLS AND TRUSTS
In today's world where uncertainty is most evident, it's very necessary to be prepared. Possessing a will make life simple and easy
for you and your family in case of sudden death.
• A will or testament is a legal declaration by which a person, the testator, names one or more persons to manage his/her estate and
provides for the transfer of his property at death. This document ensures that your final wishes are fulfilled and performed.
• D.M. Legal Associates assists you with the drafting of the will in a way to ensure all your desires are fulfilled with minimum
possible hassle to your beneficiary.
• A trust is a relationship whereby property (real or personal, tangible or intangible) is held by one party for the benefit of another.
A trust conventionally arises when property is transferred by one party to be held by another party for the benefit of a third party,
although it is also possible for a legal owner to create a trust of property without transferring it to anyone else, simply by declaring
that the property will henceforth be held for the benefit of the beneficiary.
• DM Legal Associates assists you with the making of trusts, whether private or public and also in the case of public trust,
registering the same with the Charity Commissioner.
• Succession planning, wealth channelization and preservation is also taken due care of.
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Media & Entertainment often said to be a Glamour world. Films, television, drama and performing arts, publications, sports and
gaming, advertising and public relations are the tools which build this media globe.
With the change in time, Media & Entertainment are getting corporate in nature and have various prescribed norms and standards
to follow. The Indian government has pronounced title "industry" for the film industry in India due to its far reaching success.
The Media & Entertainment Industry now attracts greater fund availability from banks and financial institutions, high corporate
governance, increased accountability and transparency. Also many MNC's are investing and establishing its self in this Industry.
DM Legal Associates, take action in the media and film space for many of the well known Production Houses.
Our Media and Entertainment Suite:
• Formulates comprehensive intellectual property strategies of both defensive and offensive in nature
• Handling copyrights and trademarks (Drafting, filing and prosecuting registration applications, protecting the rights)
• Working on patent specifications relating to a wide array of technologies
• Ensuring all legal paper works meet the Indian and Global standards
• Legal advisory during any complexities
• Brief the client about plagiarism and infringement rights
• Catering legal work for the client's in the arena of broadcasting, film financing and distribution
• Tax structure briefing and filing
• We blend in the business moves with a legal framework for our client's to keep them hassle free

OUR AFFILIATIONS
• Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
• Bombay Incorporated Law Society
OUR CLIENTELE
• Veena Developers
• Romell Group
• Spring India
• Rushi Group
• Rustomjee
• Rashmi Housing Pvt. Ltd.
• RNA Builders (N.G.)
• RNA Corp
• Jpac
• Kasuma Auto Eng. (P) Ltd.
• Kumar Builders
• LokSattaAandolan
• LokSatta Party
• Lokhandwala Constructions
• Jaycee Homes Group
• Zenal Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
• Ankur Group
• Aries Specialities and Additives
• Bhoomi Developers
• Dattani Group of Companies
• Shreenathji Group
• Guru Krupa Group
• Dev Land and Housing (DLH)
• A.V. Speciality Lables Pvt Ltd
and many more

HEAD OFFICE
10, Yashwant Chambers, 3rd Floor, B. Bharucha Marg, Behind Fab India,
Kala Godha, Fort, Mumbai - 400023. Off: +91 22-22677016
BORIVALI
4, Himmat Nagar, Next to MCF Club, Off. S.V. Road,
Borivali (West), Mumbai 400092.
www.dmlegalindia.com
dmlegal@dmlegalindia.com

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