Strategic counsel for U.S.–India business, investment, and cross-border disputes.
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s India Desk provides full-service U.S. legal counsel to Indian companies operating in or entering the United States, U.S. businesses with India-facing transactions and partnerships, and parties in cross-border disputes. Led by a dual-qualified attorney with direct experience on the U.S.-India business and legal corridor, the India Desk draws on the firm’s 30+ practice areas to deliver sophisticated, integrated representation — offering the depth of a full-service U.S. firm with the efficiency and agility that India-focused clients value.
Overview
The U.S.–India business corridor is one of the most dynamic in the world. Indian companies are scaling into U.S. markets across technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and financial services. U.S. businesses are deepening commercial ties with Indian counterparties. And cross-border disputes are growing in complexity. Mandelbaum Barrett is positioned at this intersection — offering the full breadth of a U.S. full-service firm, the cultural fluency of attorneys who understand both sides of the corridor, and the responsiveness and cost structure that mid-market clients and Indian law firms value.
Who We Serve
- Indian companies establishing or expanding U.S. operations
- U.S. businesses pursuing joint ventures, acquisitions, or commercial arrangements with Indian counterparties
- Indian institutional investors and family offices with U.S. real estate, securities, or business interests
- High-net-worth Indian individuals and NRI families with U.S. personal and estate planning needs
- Parties in international disputes with a U.S. nexus, including arbitration and cross-border enforcement
- Indian law firms seeking a trusted U.S. referral partner for their clients
Services
We draw on Mandelbaum Barrett’s full-service platform to address every phase of the India–U.S. relationship.
Antitrust
Counseling businesses on U.S. antitrust compliance, merger clearance, competition litigation, Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, pricing and distribution structures, joint ventures, and defense of government review and investigations.
Banking, Finance & Securities
U.S. regulatory compliance, lending transactions, and capital markets access for Indian financial institutions and companies with U.S. investment or financing objectives.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Representation in U.S. bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency related matters for secured and unsecured creditors and financially distressed businesses, including foreclosures, workouts, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, and related litigation.
Commercial Real Estate
Acquisition, leasing, development, and financing of U.S. commercial real estate assets for Indian investors and operating businesses.
Corporate & Business Transactions
Entity formation, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance for Indian companies entering the U.S. market and U.S. businesses investing in India-linked ventures.
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
U.S. data privacy compliance (including state privacy laws) and cybersecurity counsel for Indian IT, SaaS, and digital services companies operating in the U.S.
Intellectual Property
U.S. patent, trademark, and copyright strategy — including prosecution, licensing, and enforcement — for Indian technology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies.
International Disputes & Enforcement
Representation in international arbitration and cross-border litigation, including emergency relief, asset-tracing, recognition and enforcement of foreign awards and judgments — with dedicated experience on the U.S.–India corridor.
Labor & Employment
U.S. employment law compliance, workforce structuring, executive agreements, and HR counsel for Indian companies managing U.S.-based employees.
Litigation
Representation in U.S. federal and state‑court litigation and arising from commercial contracts, joint ventures, shareholder and partner disputes, healthcare and employment matters, internal investigations, and other complex business conflicts.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Cross-border M&A advisory, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-closing integration for Indian acquirers, U.S. targets, and India-facing transactions across key sectors.
Tax, Trusts & Estates
U.S. federal and state tax planning for cross-border structures, FBAR/FATCA compliance, and estate and wealth transfer planning for Indian high-net-worth families and NRIs with U.S. interests.
Key Contact
Ishaan Madaan
Counsel
India Desk
imadaan@mblawfirm.com
646-960-7552
