Practice Areas
Govilkar & Associates advises and represents individuals, businesses and institutions in matters involving Indian law. Our practice includes litigation, arbitration, mediation and legal advisory, with proceedings principally before the Bombay High Court and other courts and tribunals in Maharashtra.
We also provide Indian legal support to businesses and companies based outside India, including assistance with commercial relationships, disputes, recovery proceedings and coordination with overseas legal teams.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
We advise and represent parties in civil and commercial disputes involving contracts, recovery of money, property rights and business relationships. Our work includes legal notices, pleadings, interim applications, trials, appeals and proceedings to enforce court orders.
Property and Real Estate
Our property practice covers disputes concerning ownership, possession, transfers, tenancy, development and redevelopment. We examine title and transaction documents, advise on property-related rights and obligations, and represent parties in related proceedings.
Co operative Societies and Redevelopment
We advise on matters involving co-operative housing societies and other co-operative bodies, including membership, management, society records and redevelopment disputes. Our work includes reviewing relevant documents, addressing disputes between stakeholders and representation before the appropriate forum.
Wills Probate Succession and Estate Planning
We assist with Wills, estate planning, probate, letters of administration, succession certificates and inheritance disputes. Matters may involve family arrangements, administration of estates and assets held in India by persons residing abroad.
Family Matrimonial and Personal Law
We advise and represent parties in matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, maintenance, custody, guardianship and related property or financial disputes. Our practice also includes questions arising under applicable personal laws and the preparation of settlement terms.
Arbitration
We assist with arbitration agreements, invocation notices, claims, defences, evidence and hearings, as well as related court proceedings concerning interim relief, awards and enforcement. The practice includes acting as counsel and accepting appointments as arbitrator, subject to the requirements of the matter and applicable professional obligations.
Mediation and Negotiated Settlements
We assist parties in preparing for mediation, evaluating settlement proposals and recording agreed terms. Neutral mediation appointments are separate from representation of a party and are undertaken subject to appropriate conflict checks and the applicable duties of the mediator.
Constitutional and Administrative Law
We advise on challenges to decisions and actions of public authorities, statutory bodies and government institutions. Our work includes writ petitions and related proceedings concerning public law, administrative action and the exercise of statutory powers.
Corporate Company Law and Insolvency
We advise on company-related legal issues, commercial arrangements, corporate disputes and insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. The scope of work may include reviewing documents, identifying legal remedies and representation before courts and tribunals.
Banking Debt Recovery and Commercial Claims
We assist with disputes involving financial obligations, lending arrangements, unpaid dues and recovery claims. Our work includes notices, assessment of supporting records, negotiations and proceedings before the appropriate court or tribunal.
Intellectual Property
We advise on disputes and contractual issues involving intellectual property, including trade marks, copyright, ownership, licensing and alleged infringement. Our work includes notices, document review and related dispute resolution.
Trusts and Institutional Matters
We advise public and private trusts, educational institutions and other organisations on matters within our practice. These may involve governance documents, administration, statutory authorities, property, contractual disputes and related proceedings.
Criminal and Statutory Proceedings
Our practice includes criminal and statutory matters involving cheque dishonour, anti-corruption law, preventive detention and money laundering legislation. The scope of advice and representation depends on the allegations, procedural stage and forum concerned.
Legal Notices Contracts and Advisory
We prepare and respond to legal notices, review and draft agreements, and advise on legal rights, obligations and available remedies. Advisory work may include assessing a dispute before proceedings begin and documenting commercial or family arrangements.
NRI and OCI Matters
We assist persons residing outside India with Indian property, succession, estate planning, powers of attorney and related litigation. The work may involve reviewing documents executed abroad and coordinating Indian procedural requirements with overseas advisers.
Indian Law Opinions for Foreign Proceedings
We assist foreign counsel and parties with questions of Indian law arising in proceedings outside India. This may involve legal opinions, expert reports, affidavits or testimony, subject to the foreign forum’s requirements and the applicable duties of an independent expert.
Overseas Businesses and Companies
Businesses based outside India may need Indian legal support without maintaining an in-house legal team in the country. We provide advice and representation on Indian commercial matters and work with the business’s management, in-house counsel or external advisers.
The scope may include reviewing contracts with Indian counterparties, addressing payment defaults, pursuing or defending commercial claims, arbitration and related court proceedings, company disputes, and questions concerning enforcement in India. We also assist with Indian law input for overseas counsel and the legal documentation required for a particular matter.
Our role and the responsibilities of any other advisers are defined at the outset. Where a matter requires separate tax, accounting, company secretarial, regulatory or foreign-law advice, that work is addressed by the appropriate professional.
Further information is available on the India Legal Support for Overseas Businesses page.