Case study: Real estate and collaboration deal for an F&B brand
A café chain planned multi-city expansion through leased sites and select collaborators. Challenge: Revenue sharing models, Inconsistent leases, licensing exposures. Approach: Lease discipline: Negotiated clause-level protections (fit-out timelines, rent free periods, revenue model structurers, sub-metering, exit triggers). Outcome: Predictable costs: Reduced occupancy surprises definite controls. Scalable model: Replicable playbook accelerated openings with fewer setbacks.
Case study: Mediation to resolve a co-founder deadlock
Two co-founders clashed over exit obligations, solicitation, and IP ownership. Challenge: Deadlock on IP assignment, exit clarity, and poaching resulting in litigation risk. Approach: Neutral framing: Recorded settlement with neutral terms of exit, non-disparagement and transition. IP Protection: Allocated IP to the continuing member and company. Outcome: Clarity restored: Roles and ownership stabilized; business continuity […]
Case study: General counsel for a SaaS founder scaling from pilot to enterprise
A B2B SaaS startup moved from pilot contracts to enterprise deals with data-rich workflows across sectors. Challenge: Fragmented agreements, inconsistent clauses, unclear liability caps, and pressure to “sign now.” Approach: Contract playbook: Built standard MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs with negotiable tiers (security, uptime, support). Risk parameters: Set non-negotiables such as IP ownership, liability caps, indemnities, […]
Case study: Brand protection for a fast-scaling consumer startup
A D2C beverage brand saw copycat listings on marketplaces within months of launch, coupled with a confusingly similar trademark application in the same class. Challenge: Counterfeits eroding trust; conflicting trademark filing creating registration risk; marketplace takedowns stalling without consistent evidence. Approach: IP audit and filing sequence: Prioritized trademark applications for word mark + device across […]
Other Relevant Areas
We also assist in consumer disputes, tenancy conflicts, defamation claims, and regulatory enforcement matters. Our dispute resolution practice is designed to be agile, outcome-driven, and aligned with the client’s broader goals.
Family Disputes
We approach family law matters divorce, maintenance, custody, and succession with sensitivity and discretion. Our team balances legal clarity with emotional intelligence to guide clients through complex personal transitions.
Criminal Side Practice
SLH handles select criminal matters including white-collar offences, fraud, misappropriation, and regulatory violations. We offer strategic defence and prosecution support, ensuring procedural integrity and reputational protection.
Section 138 (Negotiable Instruments Act)
We advise and represent clients in cheque bounce matters under Section 138 whether prosecuting or defending. Our approach ensures timely filings, strategic settlements, and compliance with statutory timelines.
Civil Litigation
From property and succession matters to injunctions and recovery suits, our civil litigation practice is built on clarity, diligence, and procedural strength. We pursue remedies that restore rights and resolve conflicts with minimal delay.
Commercial Litigation
SLH represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes involving contracts, shareholder rights, IP, and business torts. We combine strategic pleadings with courtroom agility to protect business interests and unlock resolution.