Business, Industrial & IP Counsel

Your Strategic Legal Partner for Business Growth

We work as your external in-house legal team, helping you manage contracts, compliance, IP and disputes so you can focus on running and growing the business.

Engaged by operationally intensive, compliance-heavy, and innovation-focused businesses across Tamil Nadu and India, with international matters handled through our global associates
About Spaljan Law

Your External In-House Legal Team

Spaljan Law Associates provides ongoing, day-to-day legal support that functions like an in-house team for organisations that need steady coverage, and as specialised bandwidth for companies with existing legal departments. We handle industrial and regulatory matters, commercial contracts, intellectual property, employment and labour issues, compliance requirements, international business, and litigation support—offering practical, consistent assistance without increasing internal headcount.

From our base in Chennai, we support clients across India and abroad, collaborating with associate offices whenever cross-border expertise is needed. Our model is built to help legal and leadership teams stay ahead of operational risks, meet regulatory expectations smoothly, and keep business momentum uninterrupted—all through predictable, integrated, ongoing legal support.

25+ Years of Combined Experience
300+ Organisations Advised
Multiple Sectors & Regulatory Environments
Pan-India and Cross-Border Engagements

General Counsel Support for Ongoing Business Needs

We provide general counsel services across the business lifecycle, working closely with leadership teams and operational functions. Our role is to help organisations identify issues early, address regulatory and contractual requirements, and ensure that legal considerations remain aligned with business activity—without the need to maintain a full in-house department.

Embedded Advisory

Collaboration with finance, HR, technical, and operations teams to ensure that legal positions are consistent with industrial, commercial, and organisational requirements.

Predictable Support

Retainer and matter-based models that allow businesses to access continuing legal support at predictable cost structures suitable for ongoing operations.

Execution to Strategy

Assistance with drafting, negotiation, implementation, governance, workplace matters, regulatory filings, and litigation, ensuring that legal advice is carried through to practical execution.

Key Service Areas

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Commercial Contracts & Agreements

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business-critical contracts.

  • Vendor, supplier, and customer agreements
  • SLAs and master service agreements
  • NDAs and partnership/JV documentation
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Employment & Workforce Solutions

Support across employment documentation and workplace processes.

  • Employment contracts and offer letters
  • HR policies and handbooks
  • Performance, discipline, and separation processes
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Industrial & Regulatory Compliance

Legal guidance for compliance requirements in regulated industries.

  • Statutory compliance reviews
  • Licensing and regulatory filings
  • Environmental, health, and safety compliance
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Intellectual Property Rights

Protection and management of patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and trade secrets.

  • Trademark filing and portfolio management
  • Patent strategy and technology commercialisation
  • IP licensing and assignment agreements
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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Handling commercial disputes across pre-litigation, ADR, and court processes.

  • Pre-litigation assessment and settlement
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Contractual and commercial litigation
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Corporate Advisory & Transactions

Support for governance, corporate structure, and key transactions.

  • Entity structuring and governance
  • Due diligence and transaction documents
  • Shareholder agreements and regulatory compliance
The Spaljan Difference

Client-Centric Legal Approach

We offer practical, business-aware legal support that helps organisations move faster, stay compliant, and make confident decisions.

Business-Aligned Advice

Guidance that fits your commercial goals and day-to-day realities—not theoretical, not obstructive.

Clear & Predictable Costs

Straightforward retainers and fixed-fee options for complete clarity on effort and budget.

Faster Turnaround

Familiarity with your industry and operations means quicker responses without repeated explanations.

Early Risk Identification

We flag regulatory, contractual, and operational risks before they impact timelines or execution.

Sector Insight

Industry Specializations

We bring deep understanding of the specific legal challenges and opportunities within these sectors.

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Manufacturing & Industrial

Industrial compliance, plant operations, supply and service contracts, safety and regulatory documentation.

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Technology & SaaS

IP protection and licensing, SaaS and platform agreements, data stewardship, commercialization strategy.

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Retail & E-commerce

Consumer protection, omnichannel vendor agreements, franchise documentation, marketplace terms & policies.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

Regulatory compliance, provider and vendor agreements, data privacy, clinical and diagnostic collaborations.

Energy, Infrastructure & Logistics

Project and supply contracts, regulatory and statutory interfaces, long-term offtake and service arrangements.

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R&D, Innovation & Education

IP, patents and know-how, research and collaboration agreements, spin-outs, tech transfer and commercialization.

Our Engagement Process

Clear, structured approach to delivering consistent legal support

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Discovery & Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of your business, legal needs, and risk profile to identify optimal support structure.

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Scope Definition & Proposal

Clear articulation of services, deliverables, and transparent fee structure tailored to your requirements.

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Execution & Partnership

Ongoing legal support with regular review cycles to ensure alignment with evolving business needs.

Meet Your Legal Professionals

The dedicated legal professionals who anchor our external in-house model and collaborate directly with your leadership.

Photo – Dr. K. P. Karthikeyan Photo

Dr. K. P. Karthikeyan

Managing Partner – Compliance Systems, Regulatory Oversight & Government Interface

Directs the design and oversight of statutory compliance systems, regulatory governance frameworks, and organisational engagement with government authorities, bringing decades of regulatory and operational experience that strengthens institutional processes, controls, and long-term compliance discipline.

Email: karthikeyan@spaljan.com

Mobile: +91-98844-93042

Photo – Siddharth T Janakiraman Photo

Siddharth T Janakiraman

Managing Partner – Legal Audit, Risk & Organisational Strategy

Leads enterprise-wide legal and regulatory audits across governance, compliance, industrial operations, and organisational risk, giving leadership a clear, consolidated and actionable understanding of the organisation’s legal and operational vulnerabilities.

Email: siddharth@spaljan.com

Mobile: +91-98409-41910

Pan-India and International Reach

We work with a network of legal and professional associates across India and select foreign jurisdictions to support matters that require multi-location or cross-border coordination.

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India

Access to local professionals across major states and union territories for regulatory, compliance, and litigation requirements.

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International

Engagement with associates in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East for matters involving cross-border elements.

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Coordinated Handling

Single-point coordination for matters spanning multiple jurisdictions to maintain consistency and clarity.

Spaljan Careers

Our work brings together professionals from legal, industrial, regulatory, and business backgrounds. We value clarity, integrity, and a grounded, practical approach to problem-solving.

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Spaljan Internships

Interns at Spaljan gain exposure to legal research, drafting, industrial and regulatory matters, and ongoing client work. Senior team members provide guidance to help students build practical skills and understand the demands of real-world legal practice.

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Share your business context and legal requirements. We'll respond within one business day to schedule an initial consultation.

📍 1/47, Cauvery Nagar, Velappanchavadi,
Behind ACS Medical College & Hospital,
Chennai – 600 077
✉️ siddharth@spaljan.com
📞 Siddharth: +91-98409-41910 Karthikeyan: +91-98844-93042

We treat all inquiries with strict confidentiality. Formal engagement requires mutual agreement.