Artificial Intelligence Matters
As businesses increasingly build, deploy, or integrate AI and machine learning tools into their products and operations, they face a rapidly evolving legal landscape with limited established precedent. Nirnaya advises clients on AI governance, vendor and licensing agreements for AI tools, product development and deployment issues, and emerging regulatory requirements, helping businesses innovate responsibly while managing legal risk.
Commercial Transactions and Contracts
Every business runs on its contracts, from vendor and customer agreements to services agreements, NDAs, and everything in between. Nirnaya drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements, helping clients establish sound contracting practices that protect their interests and support their day-to-day operations.
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions, Asset Sales, and Strategic Transactions
Whether a business is acquiring another company, selling assets, or pursuing another strategic transaction, these deals require careful structuring, diligence, and documentation. Nirnaya guides clients through the transaction lifecycle, from initial deal structuring through closing, helping business owners navigate these often infrequent but high-stakes events.
Corporate Structure and Governance; Startup Counseling
Getting the corporate foundation right, from entity formation and governance documents to ongoing corporate maintenance, sets a business up for long-term success. Nirnaya assists founders and business owners with entity formation, governance frameworks, board and stockholder matters, and ongoing corporate housekeeping, serving as a trusted resource as the business grows.
Data Privacy Matters
Data privacy compliance has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes, particularly those handling customer or employee personal information. Nirnaya advises on privacy program development and compliance with applicable data privacy laws, including frameworks such as the CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and other state, federal, and international privacy regimes.
Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, and Pre-Litigation Strategy
Business disputes, whether with a customer, vendor, employee, or business partner, often benefit from early, strategic intervention. Nirnaya assists clients with dispute assessment and pre-litigation strategy, including demand letters and responses, helping clients resolve conflicts efficiently and, where appropriate, avoid the cost and disruption of formal litigation.
Employment Matters
Navigating the employment relationship, from onboarding through offboarding, requires careful attention to a complex and evolving body of law. Nirnaya advises small business clients on core employment matters, including policies, agreements, and compliance considerations, helping business owners manage their workforce with confidence.
Financing Transactions (Debt)
Businesses seeking debt financing, whether through a term loan, line of credit, or more complex structured financing, need counsel who understands both the legal and commercial dynamics of these deals. Nirnaya advises clients on structuring, negotiating, and documenting debt financing transactions, drawing on experience representing both borrowers and institutional lenders.
Financing Transactions (Equity)
Raising capital through an equity financing is a pivotal moment for a growing business. Nirnaya guides clients through the equity financing process, from term sheet negotiation through closing documentation, helping founders and business owners understand the implications of financing terms on their business.
Insurance Coverage, Claims, and Advisory Matters
Understanding insurance coverage, whether in placing appropriate policies or navigating a claim, is an important part of managing business risk. Nirnaya advises clients on insurance coverage questions and claims-related matters, helping business owners understand their rights and options under their policies.
Real Estate Matters
From commercial leases to property transactions, real estate matters carry significant legal and financial implications for a business. Nirnaya assists clients with the review, negotiation, and documentation of real estate matters relevant to their business operations.
General Advice
Not every legal question fits neatly into a single practice area, and business owners often need a knowledgeable sounding board for day-to-day legal questions. Nirnaya provides general legal advice and counsel to help clients navigate the range of legal issues that arise in running a business, and to identify when a matter calls for more specialized attention.