Frequently Asked Questions

Cipher Legal is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm. Our core specialisations include mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, banking and finance, corporate governance, dispute resolution, labour and employment law, taxation, real estate, and regulatory approvals. We advise both domestic and international clients — including Fortune 500 companies — on their most complex legal and regulatory matters in India.

Our primary client base comprises corporations, financial institutions, and business entities — both large and small. While our focus is commercial and corporate law, we do advise high-net-worth individuals and family-owned businesses on matters such as wealth structuring, succession planning, employment disputes, and real estate transactions.

You can reach us by submitting an enquiry through our Contact page, emailing us directly, or calling our New Delhi office. A member of our team will respond within one business day to understand your matter and schedule a consultation with the most appropriate attorney. Initial consultations are typically conducted at our office or via video call for international clients.

Yes — advising foreign companies on Indian legal and regulatory matters is one of our core strengths. We have extensive experience assisting international corporations with market entry strategies, company formation, joint ventures, technology transfer agreements, foreign exchange compliance, and cross-border transactions. We also maintain dedicated foreign desks and can communicate with clients in multiple languages.

Our lawyers have advised clients across a wide range of industries including banking and financial services, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, information technology, real estate and infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, agriculture and agritech, defence, and consumer goods. This cross-sector exposure allows us to provide commercially grounded legal advice tailored to each industry's unique regulatory environment.

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. All information shared with our firm — whether in an initial consultation, during the course of a matter, or through this website — is treated with the strictest professional discretion. Our attorneys are bound by professional ethics rules and, where appropriate, we enter into non-disclosure agreements at the outset of an engagement.

No. Submitting an enquiry through our website or contacting us by email does not create an attorney-client relationship. A formal engagement is established only after we have conducted a conflict check, agreed on the scope of work, and both parties have executed an engagement letter. Until then, please refrain from sharing confidential or time-sensitive information.

Our fees are structured based on the nature, complexity, and urgency of each matter. We offer hourly billing, fixed-fee arrangements for well-defined projects, and retainer agreements for ongoing advisory relationships. We are committed to providing cost-effective legal services without compromising on quality. Fee estimates are discussed transparently at the outset of every engagement.

Absolutely. We have a strong dispute resolution practice that encompasses litigation, commercial arbitration, and mediation. We frequently advise clients on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms — both domestic and international — as a faster and often more cost-effective means of resolving commercial disputes. We represent clients before arbitral tribunals, the Supreme Court of India, and various High Courts.

Yes, we offer structured internship programmes for law students who wish to gain practical exposure to corporate and commercial legal practice. Interns work alongside experienced associates and partners on live matters. To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to our careers email, indicating your preferred period and areas of interest. Visit our Careers page for more details.