Your legal partner in India’s complex landscape

About SMA Legal

Established in 2001, as “Shantanu Mohan and Associates” and re-branded in 2012 as “SMA Legal”, SMA Legal is a boutique legal advisory firm based out of Chandigarh with a specialized focus on non-contentious solutions. Chandigarh is the first city of independent India which was designed and planned by the famous Swiss-French architect and urban planner, Le Corbusier as an example of what modern India should look like.

Just like the city it’s based in, SMA Legal has strived to be ahead of its times by offering legal services with a fresh approach. Renowned for our dedication to justice, ethics, and professionalism, the firm provides tailored, cost-effective, and results-driven solutions across niche areas such as Indian Business Advisory, Corporate and Commercial Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, NRI Services, Expert Work and Investigation Services.

What sets us apart

Specialized Expertise

Our deep understanding of non-contentious legal matters in India and our Founder’s Expertise in Indian law(s) set us apart as a niche firm dedicated to tailored solutions.

Focus on
Non-Contentious Solutions

Focus on Non-Contentious Solutions

By avoiding court litigation and offering client-centric alternatives, we provide a fresh and distinct option in the legal advisory market.

Global Reach

With over two decades of experience, we serve clients worldwide, offering expert guidance and a fresh approach to navigating India’s complex legal landscape.

Client-Centric Approach

We prioritize our clients’ unique objectives, ensuring every legal solution is relevant, efficient, and aligned with their needs.

Clients we serve

Our services are thoughtfully categorised to cater to a diverse range of client groups, each with distinct legal needs and objectives.

Whether you represent a Foreign Mission, are a Foreign National, a Non-Resident Indian, an SME, a Private Equity or Venture Capital fund, Entrepreneur, or a Start-up, or seek Expert Work, we provide solutions that align perfectly with your specific legal requirements.

Foreign Missions

Foreign Nationals

MNCs, SMEs, Entrepreneurs and Startups

Non-Resident Indians

Expert Work

Some of our valued clients

Words of appreciation

The team at SMA legal worked well with the Consulate General of Canada in Chandigarh, and they understand the many unique rules, regulations and procedures that come along with working in complex environments.

As a legal counsel, there is no better intermediary for ensuring projects will come to an amicable solution, and we remain particularly impressed by Mr. Puri’s frank and honest advice.

Yohan Rodericks

Former Counsellor and Consul, High Commission of Canada, Chandigarh

We have chosen the law office of SMA Legal at the recommendation of the German Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Shantanu Puri has successfully resolved cases out of court with his deep understanding of the differences in business culture between German and India.

We are grateful for his support.

Luitpold Rupprecht Heinrich Prince of Bavaria

President of König Ludwig International

The services rendered included verification of authenticity of documents in connection with the legalisation, enquiries regarding contents of documents with regard to civil status affairs, educational background checks and field trips.

This Embassy appreciates the thoroughness and quality of the reports provided by Shantanu Mohan and Associates as well as the competent services.

Sandra Chawla-Gantenbein

Ex Attaché, Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi

The continual efforts of your entire team, their complete dedication towards their work is admirable. We appreciate specially your open disposition to enlighten us about particular issues of the Indian law whenever they arose.

José Del Palacio Tamarit

Former Head of Consular Section, Embassy of Spain, New Delhi

Mr Puri’s professional approach, dedication and legal expertise have been very valuable to our mission.

Nina Vaskunlahti

Former Ambassador, Embassy of Finland, New Delhi

Shantanu, you have always been particularly reactive to all our questions regarding civil registry law and regulation issues in India and SMA Legal has developed its best endeavour to provide quality reports related to our field investigation inquiries to check the genuinity of Indian official documents.

Dimitri Demianenko

Former Consul, French Embassy in India

I hereby take the opportunity to thank you and your entire team very much for your outstanding cooperation, dedication, punctuality and excellent legal service that has helped the Embassy in numerous sensitive assignments, where your legal expertise has been of great value.

Martin Mikkelsen

Former Charge d’ Affaires, Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi

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