What does an investment fund law firm do?

An investment fund law firm advises on fund formation, regulatory compliance, investor documentation, capital raising, governance, and disputes throughout the fund lifecycle.

What types of funds do you advise on?

We advise on private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, debt funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, AIFs, REITs, and InvITs.

Do you assist with SEBI AIF registration?

Yes. We assist with SEBI AIF registration, documentation, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance.

Can you draft fund documents?

Yes. We draft and negotiate PPMs, LPAs, trust deeds, subscription agreements, and side letters.

Do you advise foreign investors investing in Indian funds?

Yes. We advise foreign investors on FEMA, tax, and regulatory aspects of investing in Indian funds.

Do you assist with capital raising?

Yes. We advise fund sponsors on domestic and offshore fundraising and investor negotiations.

Can you advise on GIFT City fund structures?

Yes. We advise on fund formation and compliance under IFSCA regulations in GIFT City.

Do you advise on co-investment structures?

Yes. We structure co-investment arrangements and advise on related regulatory approvals.

Can you assist with fund disputes?

Yes. We advise on governance disputes, key person events, and investor enforcement matters.

Do you provide tax advisory for funds?

Yes. We advise on tax-efficient fund structures and investor tax considerations.

Do you represent fund managers?

Yes. We regularly advise fund managers, sponsors, and investment advisors.

When should a fund engage a funds lawyer?

Ideally at the structuring stage, to ensure regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and investor-ready documentation.

Do you assist with fund wind-ups?

Yes. We advise on fund closures, liquidation, and regulatory filings.

Why choose Seraphic Advisors for funds law?

Our integrated regulatory, tax, and commercial expertise allows us to deliver end-to-end fund advisory solutions.

Investment Fund Law Firm in India

Overview

Seraphic Advisors' Funds Law Practice provides comprehensive legal advisory to domestic and international clients on the formation, structuring, management, regulation, and operation of investment funds in India. We advise fund sponsors, managers, investors, financial institutions, family offices, and placement agents across the entire lifecycle of investment funds. As a leading firm for Investment Fund Law in India, we advise on a wide spectrum of funds, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, debt and credit funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), mutual funds, REITs, and InvITs. Our team regularly advises on SEBI-regulated structures as well as cross-border and offshore fund arrangements. With deep expertise in SEBI, RBI, FEMA, tax regulations, and cross-border investment frameworks, we deliver legally sound and commercially aligned solutions that meet evolving regulatory expectations and investor requirements.

Funds Structuring and Formation Advisory

India's investment fund ecosystem is governed by a complex and evolving regulatory framework. As an experienced Private Funds Legal Services Firm, Seraphic Advisors advises clients on selecting and structuring the most appropriate fund vehicle based on asset class, investor profile, and investment strategy, including:

Alternative Investment Funds (Category I, II, and III AIFs)
Private equity and venture capital funds
Credit, debt, and special situation funds
Real estate and infrastructure funds
Hedge funds and fund-of-funds structures
REITs and InvITs
GIFT City and offshore fund structures

We assist clients with fund formation across multiple asset classes and structures, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational flexibility.

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Funds Structuring and Formation Advisory

Fund Documentation and Investor Arrangements

Seraphic Advisors assists fund sponsors and managers with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating fund documentation essential for fund operations, including:

Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs)
Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs)
Trust deeds and contribution agreements
Investment Management Agreements
Subscription agreements and side letters
Investor disclosure and governance documents

Our documentation is designed to ensure regulatory alignment and balanced investor protections while enabling operational flexibility.

Draft Fund Documentation

Regulatory Approvals and Ongoing Compliance

Our Funds Law Practice advises clients on regulatory approvals and ongoing compliance under Indian securities and exchange control laws, including:

SEBI AIF registration and lifecycle compliance
Mutual fund and portfolio manager regulations
RBI and FEMA compliance for foreign investment
IFSCA regulations for GIFT City funds
Ongoing reporting, disclosure, and governance requirements

We also assist fund managers in regulatory interactions, inspections, and enforcement-related matters.

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Regulatory Approvals and Ongoing Compliance

Capital Raising and Investor Advisory

We advise fund sponsors and managers on capital raising strategies and investor engagement, both domestic and international, including:

Structuring domestic and offshore fundraising
Investor negotiations and side letters
Co-investment arrangements
Placement agent agreements
Sovereign fund, pension fund, and institutional investor advisory

Our advisory supports fund managers in navigating complex investor requirements while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Consult Capital Raising Experts

Tax Planning and Risk Mitigation

Our Funds Law Practice works closely with tax and regulatory teams to provide integrated advisory on tax efficiency and risk management, including:

Fund-level and investor-level tax structuring
Cross-border tax considerations
Withholding tax and treaty benefits
Regulatory risk assessment and mitigation
Structuring exits and fund wind-ups

We deliver commercially aligned tax solutions that optimize fund structures while ensuring compliance with Indian and international tax regulations.

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Fund Disputes and Governance Advisory

We advise clients on disputes and governance issues arising during the fund lifecycle, including:

Key person and management disputes
Removal or change of fund managers
Investor disputes and enforcement issues
Regulatory investigations and compliance disputes
Arbitration and litigation support relating to fund matters

Our strategic approach balances legal defense with commercial outcomes and long-term fund reputation.

Resolve Fund Disputes

Funds Lawyers Across India

Seraphic Advisors provides investment fund legal services across India, with experienced lawyers based in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chandigarh. Funds Lawyers in Delhi â€“ SEBI advisory, AIF structuring, regulatory compliance Funds Lawyers in Mumbai â€“ private equity, venture capital, and investor negotiations Funds Lawyers in Bangalore â€“ venture funds, technology investments, and start-up focused funds Funds Lawyers in Chandigarh â€“ regulatory advisory and fund governance support Our pan-India presence enables seamless coordination with regulators, investors, and financial institutions.

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