(a) Employee Benefits, Compensation & Stock Option Plans

• Thapar and Associates Law Firm provides expert legal guidance to corporations and individuals on employment contracts, employee benefits, executive compensation, and stock option plans.

• Within the broader corporate practice, the firm advises on the corporate, tax, and fiduciary implications arising from:

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Spin-offs and restructuring

  • Initial public offerings (IPOs)

  • Major corporate transactions

• The team regularly assists clients with issues related to ESOPs, incentive-based remuneration, and performance-linked compensation plans.

(b) Labour, Employment Regulations & Rightsizing

• The firm offers comprehensive advisory services across the full spectrum of labour and employment matters.

• Key services include:

  • Drafting employment, consultancy, and severance agreements

  • Advising on labour law compliance and corporate HR practices

  • Designing and structuring compensation plans

  • Representing clients in employment-related litigation

• The firm has handled cases involving:

  • Claims by independent contractors seeking “workman” status

  • Enforcement and defence of restrictive covenants in employment agreements

  • Protection and recovery of confidential information

  • Enforcement and defence of non-compete and “no-poach” agreements

  • Litigation arising out of rightsizing or downsizing initiatives

• Thapar and Associates has extensive experience in planning and executing downsizing programs, supported by comprehensive legal representation throughout the process.

(c) HR Compliance Audits

• The firm regularly conducts organisation-wide HR compliance audits, identifying risks and ensuring adherence to applicable labour, statutory, and regulatory obligations.

• Certifications are issued wherever required to support compliance documentation and internal governance.