What we do Our Services
We provide comprehensive, in-depth and timely advice that meets the requirements of our clients. Our full-service solutions are based on our cross-sector expertise and an understanding of international law. Our practice areas include Aviation Law, Corporate Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation.
Notably, by staying on top of developments in the governance landscape (such as in the areas of Foreign Direct Investment) we look to actualise the Government’s ‘Make in India’ mission, by advising global clients in various fields such as Aviation, Bio Technology, Construction, Defence Manufacturing, Information Technology & Business Process Management, Media and Entertainment, Mining, Oil and Gas, Ports & Shipping, Space, Tourism & Hospitality and Wellness.
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Skylega is well-versed with central, state and local legislative machinery. We advise clients in matters before central and state governments, parliamentary standing committees, regulatory boards across industry sectors and commissions.
Our relationship with governmental clients, and our in-depth understanding of government policy help us to effectively realise our clients’ interests. Skylega assists clients in obtaining necessary regulatory licenses and statutory approvals for undertaking activities in various sectors.
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ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) methods like arbitration, conciliation, and mediation, are preferred dispute mechanisms as they are in sync with modern corporate precepts of expediency, efficiency and mutual gains. Arbitration in international contract disputes has grown manifold due to a lately influx of foreign trade activities.
Skylega’s legal team works with courts and tribunals across the country to arrive at the most efficient and commercially viable solutions for clients.
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INDIA is the fastest-growing aviation market on the planet (IATA, March 2017). Aviation law is a highly specialised field that deals with air travel, as well as the operation and regulation of business issues relating to air travel. It demands a comprehensive knowledge of government regulations, and an in-depth understanding of aviation and defence laws.
We combine global expertise with local knowledge in many areas, including:
- Insurance and risk management,
- Litigation and dispute resolution,
- Commercial and government contracts,
- Defence contracting and procurement, and
- Product liability issues.
Skylega’s dedicated aviation and defence legal wing leverages its cross-sectoral expertise to advise on structuring, investments, policies, joint ventures, contracts, and legal issues affecting aircraft and airport operations, including aircraft navigation and maintenance, air traffic control and safety, pilot and flying school licensing and regulatory compliances.
Aviation Telecommunication: Skylega’s team facilitates clients negotiate and tackle the challenging telecom regulatory environment with invaluable transactional and regulatory advice that keeps them ahead of the field. We consult with multiple sources of interest and technology experts in order to arrive at the most succinct solutions to issues that could relate to complex e-commerce transactions or outsourcing.
Aviation Transportation: The Transport team comprises lawyers specialising in the handling of aviation and aerospace legal issues. In addition to their legal aptitude, they bring outstanding first-hand knowledge of the field and can operate in a dynamic international environment.
Our main goal is to combine our profound knowledge of the aviation, defence and security sectors and our legal acumen to create commercial solutions for our clients.
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Skylega’s dedicated banking team deals with banking laws and practice. Our expertise extends to banking litigation, debt recovery, asset restructuring, banking and restructuring, finance analysis, bank regulations, strategic planning, document examination, due examination, due diligence, asset forfeitures, asset identification and investments.
Our regular interactions with banking associations and key players in the banking space give us a privileged insight into emerging regulatory issues and the emerging landscape.
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Our team provides legal assistance in a range of civil and criminal cases, arbitration, accident claims and other areas.
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The team at Skylega offers proficiency, be it in any area of competition law, including those relating to joint ventures, concession arrangements, anti-competitive agreements and IPRs (Intellectual Property Right’s). We advise clients across a range of sectors including telecom, IT, aviation and media. With our unique blend of trial and antitrust lawyers, we handle multi-jurisdictional investigations, governmental as well as private litigation.
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Skylega’s team deals with issues revolving around the areas of preparation and vetting of commercial contracts, marketing and distribution, equipment purchasing and leasing, insurance regulation and insurance broker / agent matters, technology licensing, issues in international marketing, antitrust compliance, franchising, manufacturing agreements, project finance and joint ventures.
We are a group of profoundly qualified and adequately experienced legal advisors, who offers effective services to our clients through cooperation of broad knowledge of corporate law with experience in key areas.
We assist clients in all areas of corporate law including but not limited to formation of companies, drafting incorporation documents, procuring required statutory licenses and approvals, and structuring and transactional documentation.
We advise on expansion and sound investment structures and facilitate entry routing for foreign corporate entities, also paving the way for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). We inter alia draft and structure Memoranda of Understanding, Joint Venture and Collaboration Agreements, Licensing and Agency Agreements and Technology Transfer Agreements .
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The Entertainment and Media wing of Skylega explores innovative and robust solutions for clients in this sector. Through collaboration we bring together the best experts and professionals to cater to the ‘script to screen’ needs of our clients. From pre-produciton to distribution, we provide solutions to our clients, assert their rights, weigh their options and take the most timely and beneficial stance for their present and future prospects.
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With rapid industrialisation, disputes related to franchise have been increasing at a rapid rate. With regards quelling that ever-rising challenge, our team has been built to provide expert legal and para-legal support to clients who wish to franchise their firm as well as to grow or buy a franchise, intellectual property rights and to use that business. Our lawyers are well-equipped with all the means for our franchisor as well as our franchisee.
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We work closely with technology leaders and groups in centres of research and development. We advise our clients on data theft protection and the best possible mechanism to resolve it. We also assist Information Technology (IT) companies in protecting their intellectual property and on matters relating to information technology-related compliance and taxation issues. Moreover, we deal with cyber law in addition to handling cases like internet fraud, hacking, privacy and security-related issues.
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The fundamental principle of insurance law is that the contract of insurance is of utmost good faith. Together with the principles of insurable interest, indemnity, contribution, subrogation, loss minimisation and causa proxima, it forms the foundation of insurance law.
From dealing with consumers and competitors to meeting your regulatory commitments, Skylega Chambers & Partners helps clients manage their risk and mitigate their exposure.
The team at Skylega advises clients on regulatory issues such as broking and reinsurance, as well as matters relating to product development. We are active in both the contentious as well as non-contentious side of insurance and work on issues relating to all types of general insurance (commercial, marine, aviation, motor, travel, home, health, etc.) as well as life insurance. We service the insurance concerns of individuals, employees, professionals, SMEs, and corporates.
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On the subject of commercial arbitration, it has been the effort of the courts and lawmakers to bring customary laws in line with international best practices.
Skylega’s team has a thorough grasp of existing provisions and emerging developments in international commercial arbitration, giving clients a strategic edge in cross-border commercial disputes. We advise our clients on all aspects of international arbitration involving state parties.
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We adopt a practical and business-focused approach in advising clients to ensure their human resources and talent retention strategies are implemented in the most effective manner in compliance with the applicable laws and the ethics of the organisation.
We advise our clients on Labour Laws, International Commercial and Financial Laws, Trade Remedy Laws, Anti-Corruption Laws, Export Controls and Sanctions, Trade Policies, Free Trade and Customs, Intellectual Property Protection and Dispute Settlement issues.
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Our multidisciplinary Maritime collaborations offers the sophisticated legal service and counsel you need to successfully accomplish your business objectives. We have extensively experienced counsels in all aspects of maritime operations, including:
- Casualty, Pollution and Salvage
- Maritime and Logistics Contracts
- Regulatory and Government
- Maritime Security and Piracy
- Vessel Finance, Maritime Bankruptcies and Workouts, including Maritime Liens
- Energy, LNG/LPG and Cables
- Marine Appellate and Amicus Curiae
- Intermodal and Terminal
- Cruise Line and Yachts
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Business can grow either through the quintessentially traditional or organic route of acquiring new customers, building profits and lifting the bottom line; the other way being through the inorganic route of mergers and acquisitions. Done right, mergers and acquisitions have the advantage of giving an immediate boost to growth, income and assets and critically, captive client list.
Skylega’s legal expertise irons out the path to mergers and acquisitions. Our team takes care of drafting transactions documents, joint venture agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and share purchase agreements . Even as we take care of mergers and acquisitions, we also draft schemes for demergers and offer legal advice not only leading up to M&As but also for post M&A’s.
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As of 2015, India ranks as the third largest energy consumer, with oil & gas accounting for as much as 37 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption (IBEF sectoral report, April 2017). As part of the country’s core industries, the oil and gas sector impacts the wider economy and its health plays a major role in policy decisions.
Skylega’s dedicated team brings an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (Petroleum Act, Oilfields Act, Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, NELP, etc.), the regulatory framework, and governing bodies (Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance) to public and private sector clients on matters relating to project structuring, litigation, tax, finance, and the environment. We also draft key agreements such as production sharing agreements, pipeline transportation contracts, and processing agreements.
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The power sector in India is among the world’s most diversified, with sources including coal, hydro, nuclear, solar, wind – apart from oil and natural gas. With increased competitive movement and activity in both the supply and market sides, and government focus on capacity addition, Indian and international companies have committed to increased power generation across both conventional and non-conventional sources.
Skylega’s sui generis legal team advises on regulatory and environmental compliances necessary in the setting up and operation of power projects for clients in public and private sector operating in generation, transmission and distribution. We draft joint venture agreements, loan agreements and assist clients in tactfully negotiating the field and meeting their goals efficiently.
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Skylega’s team drafts and reviews documents relating to real estate transactions. We advise our clients on compliance with environmental regulations (noise, night operations and pollution of watercourses adjacent to airport areas etc.). We also conduct title searches and due diligence and advise on loans, mortgages, sales contracts, operating agreements, leases, construction disputes for clients who include owners, developers, landlords, tenants and lenders among others.
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We offer advice in satellite and aerospace matters, and in areas such as:
- Satellite navigation and GNSS liability;
- Satellite remote sensing policy, licensing and compliance;
- Satellite finance, corporate and M&A;
- Space insurance and risk management;
- International and domestic regulatory matters;
- Intellectual property related issues;
- Intergovernmental bilateral negotiations and agreements;
- Drafting of national space policy; and
- International space treaties (Outer Space Treaty, Liability Convention, Registration Convention, Rescue Agreement and the Moon Treaty).
Likewise, we advise clients in the space and aerospace fields on a wide range of corporate areas, including marketing and distribution, market analysis and strategic planning. We collaborate with space and aerospace experts to provide our clients with the requisite attention.
We differentiate ourselves from other full-service law firms by bringing to bear such experience while counselling satellite companies, aerospace manufacturers and service providers, financial institutions and investors in structuring and implementing space projects around the world.
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Over the last decade or so, the sports industry has marched ahead leaps and bounds the world over, and hence with the advent of technological advancement in the sports industry, Skylega offers integrated client services in the areas of Contract drafting, mediation and negotiation, Intellectual property and patent registration terms and conditions, User agreements and privacy policies, Dispute resolution and settlement, Trade mark filing and registration among others.
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Skylega represents its clients in the judicial bodies under Goods and Services Tax (GST) such as First Appellate Authority or Revisional Authority, State Bench or Area Benches, National Bench or Regional Benches, High Court and Supreme Court.
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Working on behalf of governments, regulatory bodies and telecommunications, our lawyers have considerable knowledge in the area of telecommunications regulation, especially regarding unified licensing, capacity purchase, interconnect agreements, tariffs and unfair commercial practices. We also have the back up of lawyers who have been previously employed by various regulatory bodies around the globe.
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Skylega is well-versed with central, state and local legislative machinery. We advise clients in matters before central and state governments, parliamentary standing committees, regulatory boards across industry sectors and commissions.
Our relationship with governmental clients, and our in-depth understanding of government policy help us to effectively realise our clients’ interests. Skylega assists clients in obtaining necessary regulatory licenses and statutory approvals for undertaking activities in various sectors.
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ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) methods like arbitration, conciliation, and mediation, are preferred dispute mechanisms as they are in sync with modern corporate precepts of expediency, efficiency and mutual gains. Arbitration in international contract disputes has grown manifold due to a lately influx of foreign trade activities.
Skylega’s legal team works with courts and tribunals across the country to arrive at the most efficient and commercially viable solutions for clients.
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INDIA is the fastest-growing aviation market on the planet (IATA, March 2017). Aviation law is a highly specialised field that deals with air travel, as well as the operation and regulation of business issues relating to air travel. It demands a comprehensive knowledge of government regulations, and an in-depth understanding of aviation and defence laws.
We combine global expertise with local knowledge in many areas, including:
- Insurance and risk management,
- Litigation and dispute resolution,
- Commercial and government contracts,
- Defence contracting and procurement, and
- Product liability issues.
Skylega’s dedicated aviation and defence legal wing leverages its cross-sectoral expertise to advise on structuring, investments, policies, joint ventures, contracts, and legal issues affecting aircraft and airport operations, including aircraft navigation and maintenance, air traffic control and safety, pilot and flying school licensing and regulatory compliances.
Aviation Telecommunication: Skylega’s team facilitates clients negotiate and tackle the challenging telecom regulatory environment with invaluable transactional and regulatory advice that keeps them ahead of the field. We consult with multiple sources of interest and technology experts in order to arrive at the most succinct solutions to issues that could relate to complex e-commerce transactions or outsourcing.
Aviation Transportation: The Transport team comprises lawyers specialising in the handling of aviation and aerospace legal issues. In addition to their legal aptitude, they bring outstanding first-hand knowledge of the field and can operate in a dynamic international environment.
Our main goal is to combine our profound knowledge of the aviation, defence and security sectors and our legal acumen to create commercial solutions for our clients.
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Skylega’s dedicated banking team deals with banking laws and practice. Our expertise extends to banking litigation, debt recovery, asset restructuring, banking and restructuring, finance analysis, bank regulations, strategic planning, document examination, due examination, due diligence, asset forfeitures, asset identification and investments.
Our regular interactions with banking associations and key players in the banking space give us a privileged insight into emerging regulatory issues and the emerging landscape.
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Our team provides legal assistance in a range of civil and criminal cases, arbitration, accident claims and other areas.
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The team at Skylega offers proficiency, be it in any area of competition law, including those relating to joint ventures, concession arrangements, anti-competitive agreements and IPRs (Intellectual Property Right’s). We advise clients across a range of sectors including telecom, IT, aviation and media. With our unique blend of trial and antitrust lawyers, we handle multi-jurisdictional investigations, governmental as well as private litigation.
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Skylega’s team deals with issues revolving around the areas of preparation and vetting of commercial contracts, marketing and distribution, equipment purchasing and leasing, insurance regulation and insurance broker / agent matters, technology licensing, issues in international marketing, antitrust compliance, franchising, manufacturing agreements, project finance and joint ventures.
We are a group of profoundly qualified and adequately experienced legal advisors, who offers effective services to our clients through cooperation of broad knowledge of corporate law with experience in key areas.
We assist clients in all areas of corporate law including but not limited to formation of companies, drafting incorporation documents, procuring required statutory licenses and approvals, and structuring and transactional documentation.
We advise on expansion and sound investment structures and facilitate entry routing for foreign corporate entities, also paving the way for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). We inter alia draft and structure Memoranda of Understanding, Joint Venture and Collaboration Agreements, Licensing and Agency Agreements and Technology Transfer Agreements .
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The Entertainment and Media wing of Skylega explores innovative and robust solutions for clients in this sector. Through collaboration we bring together the best experts and professionals to cater to the ‘script to screen’ needs of our clients. From pre-produciton to distribution, we provide solutions to our clients, assert their rights, weigh their options and take the most timely and beneficial stance for their present and future prospects.
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With rapid industrialisation, disputes related to franchise have been increasing at a rapid rate. With regards quelling that ever-rising challenge, our team has been built to provide expert legal and para-legal support to clients who wish to franchise their firm as well as to grow or buy a franchise, intellectual property rights and to use that business. Our lawyers are well-equipped with all the means for our franchisor as well as our franchisee.
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We work closely with technology leaders and groups in centres of research and development. We advise our clients on data theft protection and the best possible mechanism to resolve it. We also assist Information Technology (IT) companies in protecting their intellectual property and on matters relating to information technology-related compliance and taxation issues. Moreover, we deal with cyber law in addition to handling cases like internet fraud, hacking, privacy and security-related issues.
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The fundamental principle of insurance law is that the contract of insurance is of utmost good faith. Together with the principles of insurable interest, indemnity, contribution, subrogation, loss minimisation and causa proxima, it forms the foundation of insurance law.
From dealing with consumers and competitors to meeting your regulatory commitments, Skylega Chambers & Partners helps clients manage their risk and mitigate their exposure.
The team at Skylega advises clients on regulatory issues such as broking and reinsurance, as well as matters relating to product development. We are active in both the contentious as well as non-contentious side of insurance and work on issues relating to all types of general insurance (commercial, marine, aviation, motor, travel, home, health, etc.) as well as life insurance. We service the insurance concerns of individuals, employees, professionals, SMEs, and corporates.
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On the subject of commercial arbitration, it has been the effort of the courts and lawmakers to bring customary laws in line with international best practices.
Skylega’s team has a thorough grasp of existing provisions and emerging developments in international commercial arbitration, giving clients a strategic edge in cross-border commercial disputes. We advise our clients on all aspects of international arbitration involving state parties.
-
We adopt a practical and business-focused approach in advising clients to ensure their human resources and talent retention strategies are implemented in the most effective manner in compliance with the applicable laws and the ethics of the organisation.
We advise our clients on Labour Laws, International Commercial and Financial Laws, Trade Remedy Laws, Anti-Corruption Laws, Export Controls and Sanctions, Trade Policies, Free Trade and Customs, Intellectual Property Protection and Dispute Settlement issues.
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Our multidisciplinary Maritime collaborations offers the sophisticated legal service and counsel you need to successfully accomplish your business objectives. We have extensively experienced counsels in all aspects of maritime operations, including:
- Casualty, Pollution and Salvage
- Maritime and Logistics Contracts
- Regulatory and Government
- Maritime Security and Piracy
- Vessel Finance, Maritime Bankruptcies and Workouts, including Maritime Liens
- Energy, LNG/LPG and Cables
- Marine Appellate and Amicus Curiae
- Intermodal and Terminal
- Cruise Line and Yachts
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Business can grow either through the quintessentially traditional or organic route of acquiring new customers, building profits and lifting the bottom line; the other way being through the inorganic route of mergers and acquisitions. Done right, mergers and acquisitions have the advantage of giving an immediate boost to growth, income and assets and critically, captive client list.
Skylega’s legal expertise irons out the path to mergers and acquisitions. Our team takes care of drafting transactions documents, joint venture agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and share purchase agreements . Even as we take care of mergers and acquisitions, we also draft schemes for demergers and offer legal advice not only leading up to M&As but also for post M&A’s.
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As of 2015, India ranks as the third largest energy consumer, with oil & gas accounting for as much as 37 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption (IBEF sectoral report, April 2017). As part of the country’s core industries, the oil and gas sector impacts the wider economy and its health plays a major role in policy decisions.
Skylega’s dedicated team brings an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (Petroleum Act, Oilfields Act, Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, NELP, etc.), the regulatory framework, and governing bodies (Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance) to public and private sector clients on matters relating to project structuring, litigation, tax, finance, and the environment. We also draft key agreements such as production sharing agreements, pipeline transportation contracts, and processing agreements.
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The power sector in India is among the world’s most diversified, with sources including coal, hydro, nuclear, solar, wind – apart from oil and natural gas. With increased competitive movement and activity in both the supply and market sides, and government focus on capacity addition, Indian and international companies have committed to increased power generation across both conventional and non-conventional sources.
Skylega’s sui generis legal team advises on regulatory and environmental compliances necessary in the setting up and operation of power projects for clients in public and private sector operating in generation, transmission and distribution. We draft joint venture agreements, loan agreements and assist clients in tactfully negotiating the field and meeting their goals efficiently.
R
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Skylega’s team drafts and reviews documents relating to real estate transactions. We advise our clients on compliance with environmental regulations (noise, night operations and pollution of watercourses adjacent to airport areas etc.). We also conduct title searches and due diligence and advise on loans, mortgages, sales contracts, operating agreements, leases, construction disputes for clients who include owners, developers, landlords, tenants and lenders among others.
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We offer advice in satellite and aerospace matters, and in areas such as:
- Satellite navigation and GNSS liability;
- Satellite remote sensing policy, licensing and compliance;
- Satellite finance, corporate and M&A;
- Space insurance and risk management;
- International and domestic regulatory matters;
- Intellectual property related issues;
- Intergovernmental bilateral negotiations and agreements;
- Drafting of national space policy; and
- International space treaties (Outer Space Treaty, Liability Convention, Registration Convention, Rescue Agreement and the Moon Treaty).
Likewise, we advise clients in the space and aerospace fields on a wide range of corporate areas, including marketing and distribution, market analysis and strategic planning. We collaborate with space and aerospace experts to provide our clients with the requisite attention.
We differentiate ourselves from other full-service law firms by bringing to bear such experience while counselling satellite companies, aerospace manufacturers and service providers, financial institutions and investors in structuring and implementing space projects around the world.
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Over the last decade or so, the sports industry has marched ahead leaps and bounds the world over, and hence with the advent of technological advancement in the sports industry, Skylega offers integrated client services in the areas of Contract drafting, mediation and negotiation, Intellectual property and patent registration terms and conditions, User agreements and privacy policies, Dispute resolution and settlement, Trade mark filing and registration among others.
T
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Skylega represents its clients in the judicial bodies under Goods and Services Tax (GST) such as First Appellate Authority or Revisional Authority, State Bench or Area Benches, National Bench or Regional Benches, High Court and Supreme Court.
-
Working on behalf of governments, regulatory bodies and telecommunications, our lawyers have considerable knowledge in the area of telecommunications regulation, especially regarding unified licensing, capacity purchase, interconnect agreements, tariffs and unfair commercial practices. We also have the back up of lawyers who have been previously employed by various regulatory bodies around the globe.