Vigilant advocacy with resolute solutions

LexGuard Associates is committed to continuous professional development and legal scholarship. Members of the firm contribute to legal journals, conduct training workshops for young lawyers, and actively participate in bar associations.

Our Services

Our expertise spans core practice areas, with a special focus on tax litigation, corporate affairs, financial regulation, real estate, trust and estate planning, and most importantly, we are adept at handling commercial disputes.

Taxation and Regulatory Disputes

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Corporate and Commercial Law

Estate, Trusts & Private Clients

Banking, Finance And Securities

Dispute Resolution

Why Choose Us?

LexGuard Associates provides comprehensive legal, taxation, and litigation services. We safeguard your interests through a meticulously selected network of skilled advocates, delivering strategic solutions and unflinching representation for complex challenges.
Who We Are

LexGuard Associates began with one vision: linking traditional Indian jurisprudence to modern commerce, taxation, and technology. From Kolkata, and now New Delhi, the firm uses decades of collective expertise in litigation, regulatory matters, and corporate advisory.

Our Values

Our core values are Integrity, meaning unwavering ethics; Excellence, a mastery in every action; Innovation, leveraging AI for superior service; Accessibility, making law clear for all; and Justice, pursuing fairness in all representation.

Our Mission

To become India’s foremost legal institution known for excellence in litigation, corporate advisory, and technology-driven legal solutions. To deliver legal services that are client-centric, research-oriented, and rooted in fairness, while upholding the highest traditions of the Bar.

Our Practice Areas

LexGuard Associates delivers strategic, courtroom-tested tax and regulatory solutions across Direct Tax, GST, and Customs frameworks. We represent clients before ITAT, CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court with unmatched precision and research-driven advocacy. Our team blends deep statutory mastery with commercial insight to resolve high-stakes assessments, investigations, and prosecution matters. We excel in handling reassessments, refunds, valuations, cross-border tax issues, and white-collar enforcement actions. With robust experience before DRI, ED, SEBI, and RBI, we defend businesses against aggressive regulatory scrutiny. LexGuard safeguards clients through outcome-focused strategy, meticulous preparation, and unwavering legal clarity.

Direct and Indirect Tax Litigation

We represent clients in complex income tax and GST disputes before ITAT, CESTAT, High Courts and the Supreme Court. Our filings and arguments are grounded in deep statutory interpretation and strategic clarity. We aim for swift resolutions that safeguard reputation and financial stability.

GST Advisory and Appeals

LexGuard ensures seamless GST compliance and handles audits, investigations, and appellate litigation. We resolve classification, valuation, and refund disputes with technical precision. Our strategies reduce litigation risks and protect cash flow.

Customs, Excise and FTP

We advise clients on customs valuation, classification, seizures, and export incentive matters. Our team handles DRI investigations and FTP disputes with tactical depth. Every intervention protects supply chains and minimises duty impact.

Income Tax Advisory

We guide clients through reassessment proceedings, TDS issues, prosecution defence, and complex refund claims. Our advisory blends commercial insight with strong legal positioning. We help clients adopt tax strategies that are defensible, compliant, and litigation-proof.

Prosecution Defence

LexGuard defends clients in criminal tax matters and white-collar prosecutions with urgency and precision. We intervene during searches, arrests, and summons to protect client liberty. Our defence strategies combine courtroom advocacy with negotiation intelligence.

LexGuard provides sophisticated corporate advisory throughout the business lifecycle—from incorporation to expansion, investment, and restructuring. We draft and negotiate complex contracts, shareholder arrangements, and governance frameworks. Our MandA practice executes domestic and cross-border deals with precision, due diligence, and regulatory clarity. We advise investors and start-ups on PE/VC transactions with commercially aligned protections. Our team ensures seamless compliance with SEBI, FEMA, and RBI frameworks. Every advisory is designed to minimise risk and maximise business value.

• Corporate Structuring, Contracts and Advisory — 

We structure companies, draft commercial contracts, and resolve governance challenges with business-aligned clarity. Our agreements minimise disputes and enhance operational control. Every structure is built for long-term scalability.

• Governance, Compliance and Regulatory Interface — 

LexGuard ensures adherence to the Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, and RBI norms through proactive governance systems. Our audits prevent enforcement actions and penalties. We help organisations build resilient compliance cultures.

• Mergers and Acquisitions — 

We manage MandA transactions end-to-end—from due diligence to deal negotiation and regulatory approvals. Our team brings precision, speed, and commercial intelligence to every deal. We ensure risk-free integration and value creation.

• Private Equity and Venture Capital — 

LexGuard represents investors and founders with balanced, commercially sound investment documentation. We negotiate terms, rights, and exits with strategic foresight. Our focus is fast, compliant, and dispute-proof transactions.

• Restructuring and Insolvency (IBC) — 

We advise creditors, debtors, and resolution applicants in CIRP before NCLT and NCLAT. Our strategies protect value and accelerate recoveries. We deliver practical, time-bound outcomes aligned with business continuity.

• SEBI, FEMA and RBI Compliance — 

We navigate clients through complex securities, foreign investment, and financial regulations. Our experts manage filings, disclosures, and regulatory permissions seamlessly. We ensure businesses remain compliant and globally competitive.

LexGuard delivers cutting-edge advisory on financing, securities, and regulatory compliance. We counsel banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and corporates on structured loans, credit facilities, and debt instruments. Our capital markets practice covers IPOs, NCDs, private placements, and securities litigation. We represent clients in SEBI, RBI, SAT, and NCLT proceedings with strategic precision. Our team handles insolvency and recovery actions under IBC with creditor-focused outcomes. We combine financial acumen with legal depth to protect capital and reputation.

• Banking Transactions and Loan Documentation — 

We structure loans, securities, and credit facilities for lenders and borrowers with airtight documentation. Our drafting ensures enforceability and risk mitigation. We support clients through negotiation, execution, and enforcement phases.

• Capital Markets (Equity/Debt) — 

LexGuard advises on IPOs, rights issues, private placements, and NCD listings. We manage disclosures, filings, and approvals with meticulous care. Our counsel ensures smooth, compliant capital-raising.

• SEBI and RBI Compliance — 

We guide financial institutions and corporates through SEBI and RBI regulatory requirements. Our proactive monitoring prevents compliance gaps. We ensure uninterrupted, regulator-aligned operations.

• Securities Enforcement and Recovery — 

We defend clients in insider trading, fraud, and enforcement actions before SEBI and SAT. Our litigation strategies are research-driven and commercially aligned. We also assist lenders in enforcing securities and recovering dues.

• Financial Sector Dispute Resolution — 

LexGuard represents banks, NBFCs, and investors in financial and regulatory disputes. Our advocacy blends legal precision with economic understanding. We pursue outcomes that protect financial interests and business continuity.

LexGuard advises on major real estate acquisitions, title investigations, development agreements, and commercial leasing. We conduct forensic-level due diligence to ensure clean, litigation-free titles. Our team structures infrastructure, PPP, and energy projects with regulatory and commercial clarity. We guide clients through environmental clearances, land acquisition, and project financing. Representing developers, investors, and corporations, we provide end-to-end project support. We ensure legally sound, compliant, and future-proof transactions.

• Title Due Diligence and Transactions — 

We perform exhaustive title investigations to eliminate ownership risks. Our contracts are drafted to secure investment and compliance. Every transaction is structured for clarity and protection.

• Land Acquisition and Infrastructure Projects — 

LexGuard advises on acquisitions, compensation, and regulatory frameworks for large-scale projects. We assist from planning to execution with strategic coordination. Our expertise ensures operational and regulatory certainty.

• Energy and Environmental Compliance — 

We guide clients through environmental permits, impact assessments, and NGT proceedings. Our counsel ensures sustainable and lawful development. We help balance project goals with statutory obligations.

• PPP and Project Finance — 

We structure PPP, EPC, and concession agreements for infrastructure initiatives. Our advisory aligns financing, risk allocation, and compliance. We provide full lifecycle support for bankable, scalable projects.

LexGuard offers confidential, strategic estate planning for families, entrepreneurs, and HNIs. We draft wills, trusts, and legacy structures that prevent disputes and optimise succession. Our team mediates family settlements with fairness and legal precision. We handle probate and testamentary litigation with meticulous pleadings and courtroom strength. We advise on wealth preservation, tax efficiency, and trust administration. Our services protect legacy, harmony, and long-term family stability.

• Estate Planning and Wealth Advisory — 

We craft personalised estate plans that ensure clarity, tax efficiency, and long-term security. Our structures prevent disputes and preserve wealth. Each plan reflects both legal precision and family values.

• Family Settlements and Succession — 

We mediate family disputes and draft enforceable settlement agreements. Our approach avoids lengthy litigation and protects relationships. We ensure smooth and lawful transfer of assets.

• Trust Formation and Administration — 

We establish private and charitable trusts tailored to asset protection and legacy. Our team guides trustees in compliance and governance. Every trust is structured for clarity, transparency, and longevity.

• Probate and Testamentary Litigation — 

We represent executors and heirs in probate and inheritance disputes. Our filings are accurate, persuasive, and procedurally robust. We aim for swift resolution to protect beneficiary rights.

Dispute resolution is a core strength of LexGuard, supported by powerful courtroom advocacy and strategy. We handle commercial litigation, contractual disputes, and shareholder conflicts across all forums. Our arbitration practice spans domestic and international rules including SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL. We excel in constitutional writs that challenge administrative overreach. The firm defends clients in white-collar matters with rapid crisis management. We pursue justice through precision, force, and foresight.

• Civil and Commercial Litigation — 

We represent clients in contract, commercial, and shareholder disputes with rigorous case-building. Our advocacy is strategic and outcome-driven. We pursue relief that protects business interests.

• Domestic and International Arbitration — 

LexGuard handles high-value arbitrations under leading institutional rules. We excel in evidence handling, oral arguments, and award enforcement. Our practice delivers efficient and globally aligned dispute resolution.

• Constitutional Writs — 

We challenge administrative actions, regulatory overreach, and unconstitutional measures. Our arguments are research-intensive and constitutionally grounded. We safeguard both commercial and fundamental rights.

• White-Collar Defence — 

We defend clients in DRI, ED, CBI, and SEBI investigations with speed and strategy. Our team manages summons, raids, and prosecutions with precision. We protect liberty, reputation, and commercial interests.

LexGuard provides sector-focused legal solutions for highly regulated industries like Banking, Pharma, Technology, Education, Hospitality, and Insurance. We understand each sector’s regulatory environment, risk landscape, and commercial realities. Our TMT practice guides clients through DPDP Act, IT rules, and digital compliance. Pharma clients rely on us for drug regulation, IP protection, and pricing disputes. We support e-commerce, hospitality, and insurance industries with comprehensive licensing, contracting, and regulatory advisory. Our counsel strengthens compliance, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

• Banking and NBFC — 

We advise on compliance, lending, restructuring, and RBI regulatory frameworks. Our strategies ensure operational smoothness and financial strength. We defend clients in audits, disputes, and enforcement.

• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare — 

We support pharma companies through drug licensing, regulatory compliance, and IP disputes. Our litigation protects innovation and market position. We ensure seamless navigation of CDSCO and pricing regulations.

• Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) — 

We guide clients on data privacy, IT Act compliance, and DPDP Act obligations. Our advisory covers licensing, content regulation, and cybersecurity. We combine legal precision with technological insight.

• Education and E-Commerce — 

We assist ed-tech and e-commerce platforms with regulatory, consumer, and IT compliance. Our contracts and policies ensure smooth digital operations. We prevent disputes and mitigate online risk.

• Hospitality and Tourism — 

We support hotels and tourism operators with property, franchising, FSSAI, and licensing requirements. Our drafting and compliance frameworks ensure smooth operations. We help clients scale with regulatory confidence.

• Insurance and Reinsurance — 

We represent insurers and policyholders in disputes, claims, and IRDAI proceedings. Our advisory includes reinsurance contracts and coverage issues. We secure outcomes aligned with risk protection and commercial goals.

Contact Us

Mobile: +91- 99031 94412 | 74396 24532
Email: rj@lexguardassociates.com

Ravichandr Misraa (Advocate)

Diamond Heritage

16, Strand Road, Room no. 908A, Kolkata – 700001

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