Businesses today operate in an increasingly complex regulatory environment where commercial decisions are closely intertwined with evolving laws, policies, and governmental oversight. Whether entering new markets, attracting foreign investment, expanding operations, launching new business models, or undertaking strategic transactions, organisations must navigate a broad spectrum of regulatory requirements that can directly impact growth, risk exposure, and operational efficiency.

At SBC Legal, our Regulatory Advisory practice offers integrated, end-to-end guidance across the full spectrum of regulatory frameworks that govern how businesses enter, operate, grow, and contribute within India. We work closely with domestic enterprises, multinational corporations, foreign investors, joint venture partners, and boards navigating complex regulatory intersections.

FDI Policy, Joint Ventures & Collaborations

We advise on foreign direct investment across all sectors, including restricted and approval-route investments, sectoral caps, and downstream investment structures. Our team assists in structuring joint ventures and commercial collaborations drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, technology transfer arrangements, and partnership frameworks that align commercial objectives with regulatory requirements.

Foreign Exchange Management Law (FEMA)

We provide comprehensive advisory on the Foreign Exchange Management Act, covering inbound and outbound investments, external commercial borrowings (ECB), overseas direct investment (ODI), repatriation of funds, compounding of contraventions, and liaison with the Reserve Bank of India. Our practice helps clients build FEMA-compliant structures while maximizing operational flexibility.

Cross-Border Transactions

We advise on the cross-border mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and commercial arrangements. Our team navigates RBI approvals, pricing guidelines, transfer pricing considerations, and treaty frameworks ensuring transactions are structured efficiently and executed with regulatory clarity.

CSR Planning — Pre and Post Grant Reviews

We assist companies in designing and implementing Corporate Social Responsibility programmes in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules. Our services include CSR policy drafting, project evaluation, implementation support, board-level governance, partner diligence, and post-grant reviews.

Labour Code
We provide comprehensive advisory and compliance services under India’s Labour Codes and allied employment laws. Our services include assessment of statutory compliance requirements, registration and licensing support, review and implementation of HR policies, employment contracts, wage structures, social security obligations, and workplace compliance frameworks. We assist organizations in complying with the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, and Code on Social Security, including matters relating to PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, contract labour, working conditions, employee benefits, and labour welfare provisions. Our team also supports clients with labour law audits, compliance management, government inspections, dispute resolution, due diligence, and regulatory updates to help businesses maintain a compliant and efficient workforce management system.