Trade & Regulatory.
At AGN & Partners, we guide multinational corporations and domestic enterprises through the labyrinth of international trade laws, customs procedures, and stringent domestic regulatory frameworks, ensuring seamless cross-border operations and public policy alignment.
Navigating Global Markets and Local Mandates.
Global commerce is increasingly shaped by protectionist policies, shifting geopolitical alliances, and rigorous compliance mandates. We provide strategic counsel to mitigate supply chain disruptions and defend against restrictive trade actions.
From navigating World Trade Organization (WTO) norms and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to managing complex sectoral regulations, our multi-disciplinary approach protects your commercial interests across jurisdictions.
International
Trade Defense
Customs &
Border Logistics
Regulatory & Policy Advisory
Securing approvals and managing compliance with sectoral government authorities.
Global Trade Law
Trade Remedies & WTO Advisory
We defend domestic industries against unfair import practices and assist multinational exporters in responding to investigations initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR).
- Representation in complex Anti-Dumping, Countervailing Duty (CVD), and Safeguard investigations across various jurisdictions.
- Advising on WTO compliance, tariff structuring, and leveraging benefits under Bilateral and Multilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Cross-Border Operations
Customs Classification & Valuation
Customs inefficiencies can severely impact your supply chain bottom line. We provide proactive strategies to optimize tariff liabilities and ensure stringent compliance with customs regulations.
- Strategic advisory on HSN classification, customs valuation (including Special Valuation Branch - SVB matters for related party transactions), and Rules of Origin.
- Appellate advocacy against customs authorities in classification disputes, confiscation of goods, and demands for differential duty before the CESTAT and High Courts.
Frontier Sectors
Complex Trade Mechanisms
Delivering highly targeted legal strategies to navigate emerging geopolitical trade restrictions and supply chain vulnerabilities.
Export Controls & Sanctions
Advising on SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) licensing, dual-use goods, and compliance with international economic sanctions.
Supply Chain & ESG
Structuring cross-border supply chains to meet emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mandates and forced labor import restrictions.
Foreign Trade Policy
Maximizing benefits under Export Promotion Schemes (like RoDTEP, EPCG, Advance Authorization) and resolving disputes with the DGFT.
Domestic Frameworks
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
Market entry and sustained operations require navigating a complex web of sectoral regulators. We provide end-to-end support for obtaining critical licenses and maintaining statutory compliance.
- Securing product approvals and facility registrations from key authorities including FSSAI (Food & Safety), CDSCO (Pharmaceuticals), and BIS (Standards).
- Advising on public procurement policies, "Make in India" mandates, and navigating complex government tender processes.
Risk Management
Investigations & Defense
We vigorously defend corporate entities and key managerial personnel against enforcement actions and administrative investigations initiated by regulatory bodies.
White-Collar & Revenue Investigations
- Representing clients in high-stakes investigations conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) concerning customs fraud and mis-declaration.
- Defending entities against probes by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
- Conducting internal legal audits to pre-emptively identify non-compliance in cross-border capital flows.
Challenging Regulatory Overreach
Administrative bodies can sometimes act beyond their statutory powers. We invoke constitutional remedies, filing writ petitions in High Courts to challenge arbitrary regulatory orders, license cancellations, and unjust policy implementation.
Highly Regulated Markets
Our trade and regulatory strategies are designed for sectors heavily impacted by borders and government policy.