Strategic Legal Counsel for European Union Businesses in India
Why EU Companies Working With AMLEGALS?
- GDPR, Data Privacy & EU AI Mastery: Unmatched expertise in aligning the stringent requirements of GDPR with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) alongwith EU AI Act.
- EU-India Trade Expertise: In-depth strategic advice on the existing trade framework and the developing EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- High Compliance Standards: A deep understanding of European expectations regarding ESG, anti-corruption, and corporate governance.
- Arbitration Strength: Extensive experience representing European clients in international arbitration proceedings, with deep familiarity of key EU-based arbitral seats (e.g., Paris, Geneva, Stockholm).
Our Core Services for EU Businesses in India
- Corporate & FDI: Full support for setting up a European subsidiary in India, joint ventures, and M&A transactions.
- Data Privacy & Technology Law: Ensuring seamless and compliant cross-border data flows between the EU and India.
- Trade, Customs & Regulatory: Advising on customs duties, import/export regulations, and product standards.
- Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguarding valuable European patents, trademarks, and industrial designs in the Indian market.
- International Commercial Arbitration: Providing robust representation in complex commercial disputes to protect your investments.
Our firm provides critical EU-India trade agreement legal advice, helping businesses understand the current landscape and prepare for the opportunities a future FTA will bring. We make the process of doing business in India from Europe more predictable and secure by handling all aspects of corporate setup and regulatory approvals. From a German manufacturing company to an Irish tech firm, we provide the unified legal strategy needed to succeed.A cornerstone of our practice is ensuring comprehensive GDPR compliance in India for our European clients. We conduct gap analyses between GDPR and India’s DPDPA, draft compliant data processing agreements, and establish legal frameworks for data transfers. This focus on data integrity is crucial for building trust with Indian customers and is a key diligence item for successful EU-India FDI. We provide the legal certainty required for European capital to be deployed confidently in India’s growth story.Your Bridge to the Indian MarketNavigate India’s complexities with a legal partner that understands European standards.
Frequently Asked Questions for European Union Businesses
- What is the status of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? Negotiations for a comprehensive EU-India FTA are ongoing. While not yet finalized, an agreement is expected to significantly reduce tariffs, simplify customs procedures, and open up market access for services and investment. We advise clients on how to position their business to maximize the benefits once the FTA is enacted.
- How do we manage compliance with both GDPR and India’s Data Protection Act (DPDPA)? While the DPDPA is inspired by GDPR, they are not identical. A company fully compliant with GDPR has a strong foundation but must conduct a specific gap analysis for India. This involves reviewing consent mechanisms, data transfer protocols, and data breach notification procedures to ensure adherence to the specific requirements of Indian law.
- How can we enforce a court judgment from an EU member state (e.g., Germany, France) in India? India has “reciprocating territory” agreements with some countries, including the UK, but not with all EU member states uniformly. If a judgment is from a non-reciprocating territory, a new lawsuit must be filed in India using the foreign judgment as evidence. This makes international arbitration, whose awards are enforceable from all New York Convention signatory countries (including all EU members), a far more reliable dispute resolution method.
- Are CE Marking standards for products recognized in India? CE Marking is a European standard and is not automatically recognized as a substitute for Indian standards. Depending on the product, compliance with standards from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) may be mandatory. Products may require separate testing and certification for the Indian market.
- How do European ESG standards align with Indian CSR laws? European ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) expectations are often broader and more integrated into corporate strategy than India’s mandatory CSR law. India’s law requires eligible companies to spend 2% of their average net profits on specified social development activities. We help EU companies align their global ESG policies with these mandatory local CSR obligations to create a cohesive and impactful strategy.
Contact Info
- Email: info@amlegals.com
- Boardline : +91-8448548549
- Offices: Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Chennai | Mumbai | New Delhi | Kolkata | Prayagraj | Pune | Surat
