AREAS & EXPERTISE

At LAW SB, we approach legal practice as both discipline and dialogue merging the depth of legal tradition with the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Our work is grounded in robust legal scholarship and sharpened by commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and an uncompromising sense of integrity.

What distinguishes us is our belief that law is not merely to be applied but to be understood, interpreted, and shared. Our foundation in in-depth legal research empowers us to craft nuanced solutions for our clients, while also contributing to broader legal literacy.

At LAW SB, we are proud to be among the few law firms in India with a focused and evolving practice in art and cultural property law. We provide legal counsel to artists, galleries, collectors, museums, auction houses, and cultural institutions—helping them protect, manage, and transact creative and cultural assets with care, compliance, and credibility. Our work spans the life cycle of an artwork or collection i.e. from creation, acquisition, and contracts to issues of authenticity, ownership, copyright, and cross-border restitution. We approach this niche with deep respect for heritage, sensitivity to commercial realities, and a commitment to protecting cultural legacies.

We are also the exclusive authors of the India chapter in Lexology’s “Art Law – Global Guide”, contributing annual thought leadership on legal developments in the Indian art market.

Our services include •Art sale, acquisition, and loan agreements •Artist-gallery and commission contracts •Copyright, moral rights & resale rights advisory •Cultural property, restitution & repatriation •Legal due diligence for private collectors & institutions •Art insurance, estate planning & succession.

From early-stage ventures to mature enterprises, we partner with businesses to provide practical and insightful corporate legal counsel. We help you navigate critical business milestones from entity structuring and governance to contract negotiations and capital raising with legal precision and strategic foresight.

With deep commercial understanding and sectoral insight, our corporate law practice ensures that your legal framework aligns with your business goals and risk appetite.

Our services include •Business structuring and incorporation •Contract drafting and negotiation •Shareholder and founder agreements •Regulatory compliance •Investment and funding documentation •Commercial transactions and partnerships •Due Diligence

We believe that not all disputes must end in litigation but every dispute deserves resolution. Our dispute resolution practice is calm, strategic, and focused on outcomes. Whether through commercial arbitration, mediation, or litigation, we represent clients across sectors in resolving business disputes while safeguarding long-term relationships and reputational value.

From pre-dispute strategy to post-judgment enforcement, we’re by your side with practical advice and tactical clarity.

Our services include •Commercial arbitration & mediation •Civil and commercial litigation •Pre-conflict advisory and risk mitigation •Negotiation and settlement strategy •Anti-counterfeiting & IP enforcement proceedings •Sports writs and online gaming litigations •White-collar crime and regulatory disputes (select cases)

At LAW SB, we support creators, founders, and growing businesses in protecting what sets them apart. From brand ideation and trademark registration to global enforcement, copyright litigation, and IP licensing, our approach to intellectual property is proactive, creative, and commercially driven.

We understand that your IP is more than an asset... it’s a competitive edge. Whether you’re launching a new brand, safeguarding original content, or negotiating commercial use of your rights, we provide sharp, strategic IP advice that keeps your innovation protected and profitable. We also advise private clients, family-owned businesses, and legacy-driven entrepreneurs on the structuring, settlement, and succession planning of IP assets.

Our services include •Pre filing clearance searches including Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis •Domestic and Global IP filings and portfolio management •Brand & IP protection including on digital platforms •IP licensing and commercialization •Trade secrets & confidential information policies •IP structuring for family settlements & succession planning.

A strong workplace begins with strong legal foundations. We advise employers on building compliant, human-first employment frameworks. Whether it’s drafting watertight employment agreements, managing sensitive exits, or advising on regulatory obligations, our employment law services balance legal risk with people-first values.

We also assist with internal policy drafting, DEI initiatives, and workplace training, helping organizations stay compliant while fostering a culture of fairness and integrity.

Our services include •Employment contracts, workplace policies and manuals •Employment law audits & compliance strategy

•Advisory on terminations & disciplinary action POSH (sexual harassment) •compliance Representation in labour disputes & proceedings •Mediation & Conciliation.

At LAW SB, we understand the pace, complexity, and evolving nature of the sports and gaming sectors. Whether you're an athlete, sports league, game developer, content creator, esports professional, or brand, we offer focused legal counsel that protects your rights, maximizes your opportunities, and ensures compliance in an increasingly regulated space.

Our sports law practice supports athletes, clubs, agencies, and sponsors with advisory and transactional services across endorsement, media rights, league participation, and dispute resolution. We help clients navigate contractual, regulatory, and reputational risks with discretion and strategic clarity.

Our gaming law practice spanning both traditional and online formats, advises on legal frameworks governing real-money games, fantasy sports, esports, and interactive platforms. We provide end-to-end legal support on content regulation, platform compliance, IP protection, brand collaborations, and investment in gaming ventures. With a nuanced understanding of these high-growth, high-stakes industries, LAW SB helps you stay ahead of regulatory curves while protecting your innovation, identity, and interests.

Our services include •Athlete and talent representation contracts •Sponsorship, media, and merchandising agreements •League participation & player transfer documentation •Advisory on real-money gaming, esports & fantasy platforms •Platform compliance & content regulation •IP protection and brand collaborations in gaming •Investment structuring and legal due diligence for gaming startups •Dispute resolution, anti-doping & disciplinary proceedings.