International Desk

India’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse continues to attract multinational corporations, investors, and financial institutions seeking growth opportunities in the region. At KNM & Partners, we provide comprehensive legal support to foreign clients navigating the complex and evolving Indian legal landscape. The Firm offers sector-focused, multidisciplinary legal services across corporate, disputes, banking & finance, taxation, and regulatory matters – helping clients mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and secure successful outcomes in India.

The Firm’s International Practice works closely with foreign corporations, investors, and financial entities to ensure their India-related legal strategies are seamless, commercially aligned, and sensitive to the local business and regulatory environment. The Firm also collaborates with international law firms seeking trusted, experienced Indian legal advisors to support their clients’ India-facing matters, cross-border disputes, or transactional requirements.

By combining market knowledge with legal precision, the Firm acts as a reliable on-the-ground partner – offering clarity, responsiveness, and pragmatic solutions across industries and jurisdictions.

Support for Foreign Clients and Law Firms

Regulatory Navigation & Market Entry Support

The Firm assists foreign clients in navigating India’s legal and regulatory framework for establishing and operating businesses. The Firm’s services include advisory on market entry strategies, entity incorporation, FDI structuring, joint ventures, licensing, and statutory compliance - ensuring clients are equipped to manage India-specific risks and opportunities.

Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Enforcement

The Firm’s dispute resolution team represents international clients in arbitration, litigation, and enforcement matters within India. The Firm advises on complex commercial disputes, interim relief, enforcement of foreign awards, and representation in India-seated arbitrations under institutional and ad hoc rules. The Firm also supports foreign law firms by providing local counsel capabilities in cross-border disputes.

Indian Law Advisory & Risk Management

The Firm provides comprehensive legal opinions on Indian law, assess transaction risks, and support clients in contract negotiation, regulatory mapping, and due diligence processes. The Firm offers commercially focused legal strategies that align with clients’ global business objectives and compliance standards.

Collaborations & Co-Counsel Models for Foreign Law Firms

For international law firms seeking Indian partners, the Firm offers flexible collaboration models, co-counsel arrangements, and referral partnerships. The Firm supports foreign law firms in executing complex India-facing mandates, including litigation, arbitration, transactions, and regulatory filings, ensuring a seamless and responsive client experience.

Compliance, Investigations & Internal Reviews

The Firm assists foreign corporations and foreign law firms in India-related regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and internal investigations. The Firm’s experience spans anti-corruption compliance, cross-border taxation, FEMA advisory, and corporate governance - ensuring that global clients meet their India-specific legal and reporting obligations.

Compliance, Investigations & Internal Reviews

The Firm assists foreign corporations and foreign law firms in India-related regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and internal investigations. The Firm’s experience spans anti-corruption compliance, cross-border taxation, FEMA advisory, and corporate governance - ensuring that global clients meet their India-specific legal and reporting obligations.