In an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment, regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly across industries, demanding proactive engagement and strategic legal counsel from businesses. KNM & Partners’ Policy & Regulation Practice provides integrated legal and policy advisory services, bridging the gap between regulatory developments, industry advocacy, and commercial strategy. The Firm’s nuanced understanding of both the legislative process and judicial enforcement mechanisms enables clients to not only ensure compliance but also actively shape policies that impact their sectors.
The Firm works closely with companies across sectors such as infrastructure, telecom, energy, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, real estate, and manufacturing, all of which are subject to heightened regulatory oversight and frequent legislative interventions. Leveraging the Firm’s combined strength in corporate advisory and dispute resolution, the Firm supports clients in navigating regulatory complexities, engaging with government and statutory authorities, and defending their interests before judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
Whether it is assessing the business impact of proposed laws, structuring transactions in regulated sectors, defending enforcement actions, or challenging policy decisions through judicial review, The Firm’s approach is proactive, commercially aligned, and solution-oriented. The Firm routinely advises on sector-specific regulations, licensing regimes, compliance obligations, and enforcement defence, ensuring that clients are equipped to manage both immediate legal risks and long-term regulatory strategies.
Additionally, the Firm assists clients and industry associations in crafting policy submissions, stakeholder advocacy, and legislative impact assessments, enabling them to participate meaningfully in policy development processes. The Firm’s capability to handle high-stakes regulatory disputes before appellate bodies, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India reinforces its reputation as a trusted advisor in India’s regulatory landscape.
The Firm’s Policy & Regulation Practice acts as a strategic enabler for clients, ensuring that legal compliance is aligned with business objectives while simultaneously mitigating reputational, financial, and operational risks in regulated sectors.
Competencies
Advising clients on implications of evolving laws, rules, and circulars issued by ministries, regulators, and sectoral authorities. Conducting legal impact assessments, regulatory mapping, and providing strategic guidance on compliance with sector-specific regulatory frameworks.
Representing clients in consultations, hearings, and proceedings before regulators such as SEBI, RBI, TRAI, IRDAI, CCI, and various sectoral ministries. Assisting in obtaining regulatory approvals, handling compliance clarifications, and participating in policy consultations.
Assisting clients and industry bodies in preparing and submitting policy representations, consultation papers, and industry position documents to Central and State Governments. Advising on stakeholder mapping and government engagement strategies to promote regulatory reforms.
Representing clients in challenging arbitrary, unconstitutional, or disproportionate policy and regulatory actions through writ petitions, PILs, and constitutional tort claims before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India.
Defending clients in show-cause notices, penalty proceedings, licence cancellations, and investigations initiated by regulators. Crafting litigation strategies while balancing negotiated settlement options where commercially viable.
Advising boards and management teams on governance obligations, regulatory risk assessment, and strategic responses to changing laws and policy directives. Assisting in developing internal compliance frameworks for risk mitigation.
Advising multinational clients on cross-border regulatory compliance strategies and conducting comparative legal analysis of global best practices to inform local decision-making.
Handling disputes involving regulatory orders, licence conditions, administrative sanctions, tariff disputes, and enforcement actions. Representing clients before tribunals, regulatory commissions, and courts, ensuring comprehensive dispute resolution support.
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