International litigation and legal advisory have been the cornerstone of our firm’s practice since its inception, and this is what truly sets us apart.
With our worldwide network of accomplished professionals, Seven Seas Partners has successfully carved its identity as a highly specialised group of international legal experts, who understand the complexities of operating in international jurisdictions and provide Clients’ the most value driven solutions
Litigation & Arbitration
Owing to their in-depth knowledge and understanding of sector specific legislations of different countries as well as the substantive protections in Bilateral, Multilateral Treaties and FTAs between nations, our highly networked group of professionals are adept at supporting businesses in taking legally sound decisions in any jurisdiction.
We are also highly proficient at providing capable dispute resolution services to investors and sovereign States in highly complex disputes both before Courts and Tribunals, as well as under all the prominent arbitration rules, including those administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, UNCITRAL, ICSID amongst others. We are capable of helping clients reach negotiated settlements and can also assist them throughout the arbitration process and in the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Our experts have a profound understanding of International Public Law and though our highly distinguished collaborators, some of whom are prominent authorities globally on the subject, our capabilities in the backdrop of our exemplary professional standards, truly sets us apart in this area of practice.
Tax Litigation & Advisory
International Taxation & Transfer Pricing
Our Partners provide international tax planning and advisory services to our Clients to optimize treaty-related benefits and mitigate tax exposure for multinational corporations.
We have proven expertise in providing strategic transfer pricing planning as well as preparing reports and benchmarking advisory services to ensure compliance and minimize tax scrutiny exposure by Indian Revenue Authorities.
Through our experts, we assist our clients in navigating through alternate dispute resolution mechanisms under Unilateral and Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements, ensuring long-term certainty in transfer pricing arrangements.
Corporate Taxation
Our advocates have successfully advised and represented our clients in corporate tax controversies before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and ITAT and assist not-for-profit organizations in applying for tax exemption status across jurisdictions.
Our team of professionals act as counsels in search and seizure assessment matters before various Investigative bodies at the initial appraisal and subsequent assessment process.
Indirect Taxation
Our team has extensive experience in GST litigation, providing representation and advice on disputes related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) matters. We assist clients in navigating the complexities of GST audits, and appeals, offering strategic solutions to address compliance issues, contested tax liabilities, and disputes with tax authorities.
We also represent our clients before the High Court in writ jurisdiction, offering legal advocacy in challenging decisions and arbitrary actions taken by lower authorities. or administrative bodies. Our goal is to ensure that our clients cases are effectively argued and that their legal rights and interests are robustly protected.
International Advisory & Compliances
International Investment Law
Our clients benefit from an array of legal services required in setting up businesses in India as well as overseas, ranging from obtaining approvals and regulatory permissions to ensuring compliance with Foreign Exchange Rules and Regulations and tax laws while being aware of the protections in various Bilateral, Multilateral Treaties and complex FTAs. Our team advises our diverse client base consisting of corporates, partnerships, high net worth individuals and governmental entities in legal matters pertaining to foreign investment.
Medico-legal
Our clientele includes prestigious Hospitals and Research Centers who rely on our proven expertise in this area of practice. Our team members have been on the board of prominent medical institutions for years and are experienced in providing opinions as well as settling various Drug & Clinical Trail Agreements, insurance agreements and other legal instruments of collaboration between medical research entities both in India as well as abroad. Their experience in laws relating to medical negligence and consumer as well as owing to their understanding of intellectual property issues surrounding this area of practice makes us their collaborators of choice.
FIFA & Sports
Our team includes experts in FIFA laws amongst other laws relating to International Sports. From player representation contracts to complex multi party contracts for endorsements, our team of experts can handle the most Daedalian contracts which are atypical to this industry as well as assist in their negotiations, with ease. Our track record at assisting our valuable Clients spread across continents in this Industry is unblemished, and we endeavor to provide the most reliable and efficient legal services in this branch of law.