We research the law and tell you where you stand.
Kalaivani & Associates is a legal research and consulting firm founded by Kalaivani. We work with advocates, businesses and individuals, and every opinion we give cites the statutes and judgments it rests on.
What we do
Six kinds of work, each finished in writing, so the reasoning and the sources stay on record.
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Legal research
Statutes, rules, notifications and case law researched for one specific question, including the most recent decisions.
Delivered as a research memo with full citations.
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Legal opinions
A considered written view on a contract, property, employment or regulatory question, with the authorities it relies on.
Delivered as a written opinion.
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Drafting and review
Agreements, notices, deeds and policies drafted from scratch, or reviewed with the risks marked clause by clause.
Delivered as a draft or a marked-up document.
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Compliance consulting
A check of your business against company law, labour law, data protection and the rules for your sector, with a plan to close the gaps.
Delivered as a report and a compliance checklist.
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Litigation support
Case chronologies, briefs, written submissions and compilations of authorities, prepared for counsel.
Delivered as a research file for counsel.
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Due diligence
Title verification for property, and checks on companies before a purchase, loan or investment.
Delivered as a due diligence report.
How we work
From your first message to the written answer, in four steps.
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Share the question
Send the facts and documents by email, or meet us at the office. We agree the scope, timeline and fee in writing before work begins.
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We research
We work through the statutes, rules, notifications and judgments that bear on your facts, up to the latest decisions.
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You get it in writing
A memo or opinion with the short answer first, then the analysis, with every authority cited.
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We talk it through
We go over the findings with you on a call or in person, and answer your follow-up questions.
About the firm
Kalaivani & Associates was founded by Kalaivani, who holds a B.Com and an LLB. She has run the firm for three years.
The firm takes on research and advisory work for advocates and law firms, companies, startups and individuals, and puts every conclusion in writing with the authorities behind it.
Contact the office
Consultations are by appointment. Call or write with a line about your question, and we will fix a time to talk.
- Phone
- +91 9940329036
- Office
- North Madavilagam (or West Sannathy Street),
Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam District,
Tamil Nadu – 614810, India