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Trade Policy
India's Trade Obligations under SAFTA & Trade Flow Dynamics arrow_outward
Richard Law Associates — Research & Publications
About the Firm
A boutique cross-border practice for the new geography of commerce.
RB & Co. delivers specialized cross-border counsel for exporters, maritime enterprises, sports bodies, and institutional investors; from WTO trade remedies to FIFA governance and high-stakes commercial insolvency.
Principal Counsel & Founder
Adv. Richard Babu
Qualifications & Degrees
- ◆LL.M. in International Trade Law — Gujarat Maritime University
- ◆BBA LL.B. (Hons.) — University of Calicut
- ◆Member — Young ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration)
Featured Professional Highlights
Independent Corporate & Arbitration Counsel representing & dealt with cross-border European, UAE, and Asian clients in Commercial Arbitration & Transactions , dispute handling in NCLT proceedings under the IBC (Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code), High Court Matters.
Formerly Legal Researcher at Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), IIFT — conducted research on WTO disciplines, EU-India trade relations, Directive 2005/36/EC, Article 101 TFEU, and steel scrap trade regulations.
Convener, International Conference on Advancing Ocean Governance for a Sustainable Future (WTO Chairs Programme, 2025).
Author & Contributor: Published on “Doctrine of Corporate Opportunity” and SAFTA trade obligations.
Specialised Desks. One global standard of counsel.
Select a desk to explore the statutory focus areas and counsel spanning Geneva to Dubai, Madrid to Kochi.
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FinTech, Corporate Governance & ESG Audit Desk
Lead Counsel: Adv. Meghana Manoj
Providing full-spectrum lifecycle governance for emerging technology leaders, AI infrastructure firms, and international holding structures navigating statutory audits and multi-jurisdictional privacy.
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Contract Negotiation
FinTech Regulatory Advisory
DPDPA Data Privacy
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International Trade, WTO & EXIM Compliance Desk
Lead Counsel: Adv. Richard Babu & Adv. Nandini
Anti-dumping investigations, bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), Incoterms 2020 structuring, customs valuation and DGFT regulatory actions. High Court representations, Writ Petition Filing under Article 226, Corporate compliance.
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Global Sports & Entertainment Law Desk
Lead Counsel: Joseph Pious (FIFA/FA Licensed Agent)
Representation at FIFA Football Tribunal, CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport), cross-border player transfers, endorsement agreements, and club acquisitions.
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Maritime, Admiralty & Port Logistics Desk
Lead Counsel: Adv. Sreenand Udayan
Vessel arrests, charterparty disputes, Cochin & Dubai maritime corridors, bills of lading, cargo damage claims, and marine insurance arbitration.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution & NCLT Insolvency Desk
Lead Counsel: Adv. Richard Babu & Chambers Associates
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) litigation, cross-border asset tracing, Section 9 arbitration interim reliefs, and foreign arbitral award enforcement.
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Data Protection, AI Regulation & Cross-Border Privacy Desk
Lead Counsel: Adv. Richard Babu, Adv. Meghana Manoj & Specialist Desk
Specialized compliance audits under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), EU GDPR, and UAE Data Protection Law. Advising corporates, tech entities, and exporters on cross-border data transfer agreements, AI safety governance, consent frameworks, breach disclosures, and data protection impact assessments (DPIA).
DPDPA Compliance
Cross-Border Data Flows
EU GDPR & UAE Privacy
AI Risk Governance
Global Team & Associates
Multi-jurisdictional depth, desk by desk.
Counsels trained across Madrid, Gujarat and Kerala; covering Sports Governance, Trade remedies, Maritime Shipping and Corporate advisory (Domestic & Cross-Border)
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Joseph Pious
Counsel, International Sports Law & FIFA/FA Licensed Agent
Education
Master in International Sports Law (ISDE Madrid) | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) HNLU.
Expertise
Football Agency
Transfer Contracts
Sports Arbitration
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Adv. Meghana Manoj
Counsel, FinTech & CLM Desk
Education
BBA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M.
Expertise
Contract Lifecycle Management
ESG Audits
FinTech Advisory
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Adv. Nandini
Counsel, Trade Remedies & Arbitration Desk
Education
BBA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. in International Trade Law
Expertise
Anti-Dumping & Subsidies
Incoterms
EXIM Documentation
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Adv. Sreenand Udayan
Counsel, Maritime & Shipping Desk
Education
BBA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. in Maritime Law
Expertise
Maritime LawAdmiralty LawCharterpartiesShipping Disputes
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Chambers Registry & Verification
Verified Counsel & Professional Portfolios
Institutional clients, arbitral tribunals, and foreign co-counsel can independently verify the practice credentials, admissions, and case track record of RB & Co. lead counsels.
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Adv. Richard Babu
Principal Counsel & Founder
Cross-Border Transactions, Trade Remedies, Commercial Arbitration, and High Court / NCLT IBC Litigation.
Maritime Desk
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Adv. Sreenand Udayan
Counsel, Maritime & Shipping Desk
Vessel arrests, charterparties, Cochin & Dubai maritime corridors, bills of lading, and shipping disputes.
FinTech & CLM
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Adv. Meghana Manoj
Counsel, FinTech & CLM Desk
Contract lifecycle management (CLM), ESG & DPDPA statutory audits, and FinTech regulatory governance.
Sports Law
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Joseph Pious
Counsel, Sports Law & FIFA/FA Licensed Agent
FIFA Football Tribunal, CAS arbitration, football transfer contracts, and international sports governance.
Trade Remedies
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Adv. Nandini Singh
Counsel, Trade Remedies & Arbitration
Anti-dumping investigations, WTO trade remedies, Incoterms audits, and international EXIM documentation.
Institutional Registry
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All Counsels hold active Bar Enrollment and Institutional Clearance Across Indian Courts, Including Tribunals, Quasi Judicial Forums & High Courts & Supreme Court.
B2B Cross-Border Retainership
Structured retainers for GCC, European and Indian enterprises.
Three engagement tiers for exporters, growth enterprises and institutions requiring standing trade-remedy and arbitral counsel.
SME / EXPORTER TIER
Inquire Retainer
Trade & Contract Review Retainer
Designed for growing exporters, trading houses, and regional SMBs needing risk mitigation.
- ✓ Up to 4 Cross-Border Contracts / Month (Vetting & Drafting)
- ✓ Incoterms 2020 & EXIM Trade Risk Audit
- ✓ Vendor Risk Screening & Background Due Diligence
- ✓ Standard 48-Hour Turnaround SLA
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GROWTH / FINTECH / SPORTS
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Full Corporate & Advisory Retainer
Comprehensive operational legal cover for growth enterprises, tech firms, and sports bodies.
- ✓ Up to 12 Contracts / Month (Vetting, Drafting & CLM Repository)
- ✓ DPDPA Data Privacy & ESG Compliance Audit
- ✓ Multi-Jurisdictional Arbitral Clause Architecture
- ✓ Board Advisory & Regulatory Legal Opinions
- ✓ Priority 24–48 Hour SLA & Dedicated Counsel Desk
CUSTOM ENTERPRISE
Schedule Enterprise Discussion
Institutional & Trade Remedy Desk
Tailored for multi-national exporters, trade associations, and corporate institutions.
- ✓ WTO Trade Remedies & Anti-Dumping Strategic Advisory
- ✓ DGTR & Cross-Border Exporter Questionnaire Preparation
- ✓ NCLT Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Proceedings
- ✓ International Commercial Arbitration Representation (SIAC, DIFC, LCIA)
- ✓ Dedicated Retainer Team & Executive SLA
- ✓ Custom Scope & Project-Based Fee Terms for Full Litigation
Insights & WTO Research
Research, publications & academic engagement.
Policy research from the firm's desks from SAFTA trade obligations and corporate governance doctrine to WTO ocean-governance scholarship.
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Corporate Governance
Doctrine of Corporate Opportunity in Commercial Governance arrow_outward
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EU-India Trade
EU-India Steel Scrap Trade and Environmental Policy Frameworks arrow_outward
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WTO Research
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Richard Law Associates — Research & Publications
Consultation
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Matter briefs submitted through this encrypted desk are handled directly by Principal Counsel under strict international legal secrecy and attorney-client privilege.
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Conflict of interest clearance is conducted within 4 business hours for all cross-border and corporate advisory inquiries.