India Practice

As economic ties have deepened between the United States and India, businesses and entrepreneurs need experienced counsel who can guide them through the different business cultures and laws and help them capitalize on new opportunities. With years of experience working with and in India, and the diverse resources of a leading international full-service law firm, Perkins Coie attorneys have been key advisers to emerging and established companies in a wide variety of industries. We have assisted both American and Indian companies in the areas of corporate finance, intellectual property, outsourcing, employment and immigration, international trade and product liability.

Corporate Finance

We have provided a broad range of corporate finance services to both public and private companies, including offerings (ADRs, GDRs and bond), mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, preferred equity investments in Indian companies, securities compliance and equity compensation issues. We have also represented several clients in litigation matters.

Intellectual Property

Our attorneys have represented both Indian companies and U.S. companies working in India on intellectual property counseling, licensing and litigation, patent procurement, trademark registration and joint ventures focused on the development of intellectual property.

Outsourcing

Indian companies are an increasingly valuable resource for companies around the world seeking to operate more efficiently by outsourcing certain operations. Our attorneys have helped negotiate a wide variety of outsourcing agreements in the United States, India and across East Asia. In addition, we have represented Indian technology companies establishing U.S. subsidiaries. We have also represented numerous FORTUNE 50 multinationals in outsourcing transactions with a range of Indian vendors. 

Employment & Immigration

With a growing transfer of workers between the United States and India, employment and immigration issues are becoming increasingly important. Our attorneys have counseled Indian and U.S. companies on U.S. employment law and represented them in employment litigation. We also have substantial experience helping companies secure U.S. visas in various categories for employees who are Indian nationals and working with the U.S. affiliates of Indian companies on strategies for transfers. 

International Trade

Our attorneys have worked with Indian and U.S. companies on a range of trade issues, including import-export, FCPA and export controls. We have handled U.S. Customs Service civil investigations into tariff classifications related to the Generalized System of Preferences, represented companies before the Office of Foreign Assets Control and handled a variety of FCPA and export control matters.

Product Liability

We have one of the nation's leading product liability practices. Our attorneys have handled cases in India relating to aircraft crash litigation and have provided product liability advice and audits to Indian companies doing business in the United States.