Hiring a contract lawyer can be a crucial step for your business. Contracts are the backbone of any business relationship. They ensure that all parties understand their rights and obligations. A contract lawyer provides essential legal advice. They help you navigate the complexities of contract law. This expertise can prevent costly mistakes and disputes. Finding the right contract […]
Author Archives: My Legal Pal Team
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Nov
Nov
The digital world today runs on data—every tap, swipe, click, login, search, and download leaves behind a trail of personal information. Whether we install a new app, sign up on a website, or simply give location access to a mapping service, we are constantly interacting with systems that collect and analyse our data. Interestingly, most […]
Contract, Startup Financing / Startup Funding
Term Sheet Negotiation: What Founders Should Never Agree To
16
Nov
Nov
The term sheet arrives in your inbox. It’s your first institutional funding. The valuation looks good. The check size is exactly what you need. You’re excited. Your co-founder is ready to sign immediately. But hidden within that document are clauses that could slowly strip away your control, dilute your ownership beyond recognition, or leave you […]
16
Nov
Nov
A Shareholders Agreement is not just another piece of paperwork—it’s the constitutional framework for your company. It defines power structures, protects minority shareholders, prevents hostile takeovers, and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes before they destroy your business. This comprehensive guide will show you exactly how to draft a Shareholders Agreement for your small private limited […]
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Nov
Nov
Why Most Startup Failures Begin Before the Product Even Launches Two brilliant engineers meet at an IIT reunion. They have a revolutionary idea for an AI-powered fintech product. Excitement is high. They shake hands, split equity 50-50, and dive headfirst into building their startup. Fast forward 18 months: The product is gaining traction. One founder […]
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Nov
Nov
Imagine this, Your Indian software company just completed a major project for a client in Singapore. Payment’s overdue by three months. Emails aren’t working. The contract’s worth $500,000. You need resolution, fast. In 2025, as businesses routinely operate across borders through digital contracts, joint ventures, and international partnerships, the stakes for efficient dispute resolution have […]
Business Law
Understanding the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): What Every Franchisor and Franchisee Should Know
11
Nov
Nov
You’ve built a business that works, the kind of brand people recognize, trust, and keep coming back to. Naturally, franchising feels like the next step. It’s your way to scale without managing every location yourself. But franchising isn’t just about signing agreements and collecting royalties. It’s about transparency and trust. That’s where the Franchise Disclosure […]
11
Nov
Nov
You’ve built something valuable. Your brand has recognition, loyal customers, and a proven business model. Now you’re ready to scale through franchising. But here’s what most franchisors realize too late: the moment you hand your brand to franchisees, you’re trusting strangers to protect what took you years to build. Franchising in India is tricky. We […]
Dispute Resolution
Dubai Arbitration Clauses: When You Should Use DIFC or DIAC in Your Commercial Contracts
07
Nov
Nov
If you run a business in Dubai, you already know the city loves speed, scale, and cross-border deals.But here’s the part many founders and business owners underestimate.Your arbitration clause is not some small technical line inside your commercial contract.It’s the single sentence that decides HOW you will fight when the business relationship breaks. Most UAE […]
05
Nov
Nov
Picture this: You’ve delivered your services perfectly. The invoice was sent weeks ago. But your client has gone silent. Your calls go unanswered. Your polite WhatsApp reminders get “seen” but never replied to. Your money, you’ve rightfully earned, is stuck. Or maybe it’s a vendor who took a hefty advance payment and then disappeared. Perhaps […]