Doctrine
The Anatomy of a Modern Indian Prenup
A field-tested checklist of the eleven clauses that materially influence enforceability — and the four we routinely insist upon.
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Family Constitutions: From Drafting to Adoption
How conglomerate families convert philosophical alignment into enforceable governance — including dispute escalation protocols.
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Cross-Border
FEMA, NRI Trusts & the New Reality
A 2026 perspective on cross-border family capital, the LRS interplay, and the structures that survive jurisdictional friction.
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Counsel · FAQ
Frequently Asked
A starting point. Every family deserves answers shaped to their context — speak with us when you are ready for that conversation.
Book ConsultationWhile the Indian Contract Act does not exclusively codify prenuptial agreements, courts have increasingly recognised them as persuasive evidence of intent — particularly when drafted with adequate disclosure, independent counsel for both parties, and registration where permissible. Our drafting protocol is engineered for maximum enforceability under both Indian law and the conflict-of-laws principles of allied jurisdictions.
Private Family Trusts are appropriate for families with consolidated wealth exceeding ₹25 crore, operating businesses, or holdings spread across multiple jurisdictions. We routinely structure discretionary, deterministic and hybrid trusts that incorporate succession, tax efficiency and dispute-mitigation in a single instrument.
Engagements are governed by attorney-client privilege, reinforced by air-gapped document workflows, encrypted communications, and a named-principal-only access model. No matter is discussed outside the closed-room counsel for the family.
Yes. Our Cross-Border practice routinely advises NRIs, OCIs and global family offices on FEMA, double-taxation overlays, foreign-trust recognition and the harmonisation of Indian succession with the law of the family's primary domicile.
We operate on a private-office retainer for ongoing family stewardship and on a fixed-scope mandate for discrete projects (e.g., a single contract, a family constitution, or a settlement). Initial briefs are by appointment only.
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is typically completed within 4–6 weeks. Family Constitutions and trust structures take 8–16 weeks depending on family complexity and jurisdictional overlap. Settlements are bespoke.
Absolutely. Pre-retainer inquiries are protected by professional privilege from the moment of first contact. The brief may be withdrawn at any time without further obligation.
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