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Overview of the Firm’s History and Growth

Firm's Founding and Early Days

The Firm’s Founding Partners have a collective experience in excess of 50 years. The Firm’s initial practice stemmed from the strong client relationship it had built with Small and Medium Companies in Bangalore and Chennai, ever since the Founder set up his practice in 2018 in Chennai.  The Firm today has over twenty clients in various Industry Verticals and is poised to become an important player in legal practice in the South.

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Cornerstone Law is a premier corporate law firm delivering comprehensive legal solutions to businesses, investors, and individuals. With a strong presence in Chennai and Bangalore, the firm is committed to offering strategic, business-focused legal counsel that addresses the evolving needs of its clients. The firm's expertise spans Corporate Advisory, Estate Planning, setting up Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs), Cybersecurity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution and Real Estate Due Diligence.
 
At the core of Cornerstone Law's practice is a commitment to precision, efficiency, and strategic foresight. The firm has developed a reputation for its ability to provide legal solutions that are not only compliant with the law but also commercially viable and aligned with client objectives. The firm serves a wide spectrum of clients, including domestic and international corporations, high-net-worth individuals, real estate developers, private equity and venture capital firms, financial institutions, and technology startups.

The Firm has a practice centered around the StartUp ecosystem and collaborates actively with Funds and Organisations involved in supporting Startups all over India. Recognizing the growing importance of cybersecurity and data protection, Cornerstone Law provides legal guidance on compliance with cybersecurity laws, data protection regulations, and legal strategies to address cyber fraud, hacking, and data breaches. The firm also offers comprehensive tax and regulatory advisory services, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax frameworks, including GST and Customs duties. With a robust litigation and dispute resolution practice, the firm represents clients before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies, ensuring a strong legal defense and strategic enforcement of rights. Whether through litigation or alternate dispute resolution mechanisms like arbitration, Cornerstone Law is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for its clients.
 

Who We Are

our practice areas AND INDUSTRY FOCUS

Law

Corporate Law

In the field of corporate and commercial law, the firm assists with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and business restructuring, providing transaction structuring, due diligence, and regulatory approvals.

Employment Law

The Firm also helped a subsidiary of a US company re-badge around 300 of its employees. The Firm helps companies with their employee management strategies, from a legal perspective, from time to time. The Firm recently provided a Policy which gave an implementable opinion on Double Employment, to a large organization in the Tata Group.

Government Policy

The Firm supports and advises foreign companies on government policies to ease business decisions. The Firm recently helped support a German Company with an opinion on ways it could make use of the “Make In India” policy and generate more revenue.

Real Estate

The Firm also helps companies acquire vast tracts of land, both in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, to set up residential projects, retail or commercial buildings, factories, windmills, and other renewable energy projects. The Firm also assists with real estate transactions involving sale, purchase, joint development, leases and other similar transactions.

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OUR ADVOCATES

Mr. Christopher Manoharan

Partner and Corporate Counsel

Cornerstone Law, Best Law Firm in India, Best Law firm in Chennai, Best Lawyer, Best Commercial Lawyer in Chennai

G. Sam Dhinakaran

Partner

Anupama Spoorthi A

Associate Partner - Bangalore

Abhijith Christopher

Associate Partner

D. Vijay

Counsel

Rishabh Kapur

Partner

Cornerstone Law, Best Law Firm, Best Law Firm in India, Litigation, Intellectual property, Law, Goods and Services Tax, GST, Tax

Abdul

Partner

Sharanya Mukherjee

Consulting Counsel

Laya Mahesh

Principal Associate

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Values That Drive Us

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Unwavering Integrity

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Diligence

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Commitment to Excellence

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Empathy

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Client Advocacy

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