Trusted by 15000+ brands

Protecting Ideas & Powering Businesses Since 1980

At SLH, we believe that legal counsel should empower, not constrain. By combining our heritage of trust with a forward looking approach, we give entrepreneurs the confidence to take bold steps, secure in the knowledge that their legal foundation is strong.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Guiding you through the Legal Process

With 45+ years of trust and 15,000+ clients served, we empower bold decisions through strong legal foundations.

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Why work with us?

Legacy of Trust

15,000 businesses served, our legacy is defined not just by years but by the trust we've earned and the outcomes we've delivered.

Full-Spectrum Expertise

From IP protection & corporate transactions to real estate, disputes, and compliance, SLH offers end-to-end legal solutions under one roof.

Global Perspective

Whether it’s cross-border IP enforcement or global contracts, we help clients expand with confidence and legal clarity.

Client-Centric Approach

We embed with founders and leadership teams, tailoring legal strategies that simplify complexity, mitigate risk, and drive measurable business impact.

Signature Ready Counsel

Founders trust us to decode the fine print knowing exactly where to sign, what to negotiate, and when to walk away

Embedded in the Founder Journey

From first pitch to market expansion, SLH operates as an extension of your team delivering legal clarity at every step

Trusted by the best

PRACTICE AREAS

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Two co-founders clashed over exit obligations, solicitation, and IP ownership.

CASE STUDIES

Mediation to resolve a
co-founder deadlock

What We Achieved

Operational discipline

Vendor improved delivery metrics to avoid penalties.

Financial control

Brand paid only for verified performance.

Financial control

No payment conflicts post-implementation.

From the Founder’s desk

Ramesh C Sharma

Founder

From the Founder’s desk

“Over the past four decades, I’ve had the privilege of working with founders, corporates, and institutions across India helping them structure ventures, resolve disputes, and safeguard their ideas. My journey as an Advocate, author, and academic has taught me that legal counsel is not just about knowledge, but about wisdom, timing, and unwavering ethics.

SLH was built on these values. Today, our team blends seasoned expertise with youthful energy, and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients not above them, not behind them, but right beside them.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.”

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need a lawyer or legal consultation?
If you’re making a business decision, signing a contract, protecting a brand, or facing a dispute, it’s worth speaking to a lawyer. A short consultation can prevent long-term risk.
Reach out via our contact form or email or directly on our numbers. We’ll schedule a call to understand your needs and suggest the right way forward, no obligation.
We work with both. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned enterprise, we tailor our legal strategy to your stage, sector, and goals.
Yes. We regularly draft and issue legal notices for breach of contract, consumer matters, IP infringement, payment recovery, employment disputes, and other civil or commercial matters.
Yes. We regularly issue legal opinions for disputes, on enforceability of contracts, validity of corporate actions, ownership of IP, compliance with Indian laws, investment deals, IP ownership, and other regulatory matters.
We can issue legal opinions on official letterhead (digitally signed or hard copy) or via email, depending on the recipient’s requirements. For formal submissions, a signed letterhead version is typically preferred.
Legal opinions are not binding like court orders, but they carry professional weight and are relied upon by investors, regulators, and counterparties.
We offer flexible models, hourly, fixed-fee, or retainers depending on the nature and scope of work. Transparency is key, and we’ll always align costs before we begin.
Yes. We regularly assist with one-off reviews, filings, or second opinions. You don’t need a long-term engagement to get started.
Yes. We handle end-to-end registration for trademarks, copyrights, and patents, guiding you through searches, filings, responses, and enforcement.
We conduct a comprehensive trademark search to check for conflicts before filing. This helps avoid objections or legal disputes later.
It typically takes 6–12 months, depending on objections or oppositions. We handle the process end-to-end and keep you updated at every stage.
Yes. We help file through the Madrid Protocol and coordinate with global IP firms to secure protection in multiple countries.
We assess the infringement, send legal notices if needed, and guide you on enforcement.
Copyright exists upon creation, but registration strengthens your legal position. We help register creative works like content, designs, and software.
Yes. We assist with FSSAI registration and licensing, whether you’re a food startup, manufacturer, or distributor, ensuring your documentation and filings are compliant and complete.
Yes. Any entity involved in food handling, manufacturing, storage, distribution, or sale needs FSSAI registration. We’ll guide you on the right category and process.
Yes. We coordinate GST registration and compliance through our extended network of tax professionals, ensuring your business is legally and financially aligned.

Contact us

Email us at: shivlawhouse@gmail.com

Call us at: +91 9213033504, +91 9654173177; +91 9310030515

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