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Your Counsel stands with you at the King's Gate

Legal challenges rarely arise at a convenient time. At Lex Mordecai, we take the time to listen first. We then explain your legal position clearly, outline the options available to you, and help you understand what each option may realistically involve. Clear advice. No unnecessary jargon.

Lex Mordecai a firm situated in Odisha having its multidisciplinary legal practice serving individuals, families, entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses. Our work spans court proceedings, tribunal matters, legal documentation, and advisory services designed to help clients navigate legal complexities and address potential issues before they escalate into disputes.

What we handle

Twelve areas of Indian law, handled with care

Advice, documentation and representation under Indian law, from setting up a business to appearing before a court or tribunal.

01

Business Entity Formation & Registration

  • Companies Act, 2013
  • LLP Act, 2008
  • Startup India

Private limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and one-person companies, from name approval and incorporation with the ROC to GST, PAN and DPIIT startup recognition.

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02

Cross Border Business Structuring

  • FEMA, 1999
  • FDI Policy
  • DTAA

Structuring for foreign investment into India and for Indian businesses expanding abroad, including RBI reporting, FDI compliance and tax-treaty considerations.

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03

Licences & Approvals

  • Shops & Establishments
  • FSSAI
  • Udyam (MSME)

Registrations and permissions to start and run a business: trade and shop licences, FSSAI, GST, Udyam and pollution-control consents.

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04

Property Disputes

  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960

Title, possession, partition, boundary and tenancy disputes, with suits for declaration, injunction and specific performance, and a careful check of records and limitation.

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05

Commercial Litigation

  • Commercial Courts Act, 2015
  • CPC, 1908
  • Arbitration Act, 1996

Disputes over contracts, recovery, partnership and trade, including pre-institution mediation, commercial suits and arbitration.

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06

Consumer Disputes

  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Consumer Commissions
  • E-Daakhil

Complaints for deficiency in service, defective goods, unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements before the District, State and National Consumer Commissions, including e-commerce, banking, insurance and builder cases.

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07

RERA Matters

  • RERA, 2016
  • Odisha RERA
  • Section 18

Complaints by homebuyers and allottees for delayed possession, refund with interest and defective construction, before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority and its appellate tribunal.

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08

Intellectual Property Disputes

  • Trade Marks Act, 1999
  • Copyright Act, 1957
  • Patents Act, 1970

Trade mark registration and oppositions, copyright and design protection, and infringement or passing-off actions.

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09

Data Privacy & Technology Laws

  • DPDP Act, 2023
  • IT Act, 2000
  • IT Rules, 2021

Privacy policies, consent notices and compliance under the DPDP Act, technology and software contracts, intermediary obligations, and advice on data breaches, online misuse and cyber complaints.

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10

Corporate & Tribunal Matters

  • NCLT / NCLAT
  • IBC, 2016
  • DRT & SARFAESI

Company-law petitions, insolvency matters under the IBC, and recovery proceedings before the NCLT, NCLAT and Debts Recovery Tribunals.

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11

Cheque Dishonoured Matters

  • Section 138, N.I. Act, 1881
  • 30-day notice
  • Section 142

A demand notice within 30 days of the bank’s return memo, then a complaint within one month after the 15-day payment period ends, with interim compensation where the court allows.

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12

Drafting Agreements & Vetting

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Stamp duty
  • Registration Act, 1908

Agreements, deeds, MoUs and notices drafted or vetted for enforceability, correct stamp duty and registration.

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Statutory references are given for general information and laws change. How a law applies depends on the facts of your matter, so please speak to us before acting on it.

Our process

From the first conversation to the final hearing, you always know the next step.

  1. Initial Consultation

    A private conversation, in person or on video, to hear what happened and what you need.

  2. Matter Assessment

    We study your documents, check the law and the deadlines, and tell you where you stand.

  3. Strategy and Advisory

    We set out your options with their risks, cost and time, and agree a plan with you.

  4. Resolution & Ongoing Support

    Negotiation, settlement and documentation where that serves you, and continued advice afterwards.

  5. Execution & Representation

    Where it has to be argued, we appear for you before the court or tribunal and carry the matter through.