Our Profile & Philosophy
Nishta Legal (‘Firm’) is a law firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bangalore, India. Our Firm is established and spearheaded by Ms. Shruti Nishtala, a dual-qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) and Advocate (India).
The Firm handles non-contentious Corporate, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Energy matters. Our approach is client-centric and we understand the need for quick and effective solutions to complex legal problems. From helping domestic start-ups establish their companies to advising multinational companies in entering the Indian market, we support clients in all stages of their growth and development.
"Our commitment is rooted in providing transparent, commercial-minded solutions that blend deep local regulatory compliance with global corporate practices. We endeavour to keep up with emerging trends and help our clients be suitably prepared for the future."
Our Practice Strengths
Cross-Border & Corporate Advisory
We advise domestic and overseas corporations on cross-border corporate transactions, commercial contracts, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India. Our practice assists international companies expanding into India’s technology and manufacturing hubs, as well as Asian enterprises seeking structured entry strategies and legal risk management under Indian corporate law.
Energy & Future Tech Solutions
Our Firm’s motto is to keep up with emerging trends and advise clients on ever-changing legal landscapes. Whether it is BESS storage systems or Green Hydrogen, or the emergence of AI and its challenges, we help clients prepare for the future. We regularly advise international investors and clean-energy developers on regulatory approvals, land title de-risking, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Green Hydrogen projects, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Intellectual Property & Innovation
Our practice in intellectual property has helped businesses protect and defend their marks, copyrights, and designs. We provide strategies that protect businesses from unnecessary litigation and legal risks. We assist global technology entities with worldwide IP portfolio management, trademark registration in India, software licencing, cross-border IP transfer, and legal frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data compliance.
Real Estate & Infrastructure Due Diligence
We have conducted title diligence for renewable energy projects and successfully completed 5 solar projects (150 MW) in Karnataka. Our vast professional network helps us undertake end-to-end land acquisition scope throughout India. We offer specialised legal due diligence, title clearance, and land conversion services for large-scale industrial, commercial, and infrastructure developments across India.
Global Approach & Cross-Border Desks
Headquartered in India with dual qualifications in India and England & Wales, Nishta Legal provides multi-jurisdictional legal advisory for cross-border investments, international trade, and market expansion. Through our dedicated South Korea, East Asia, and UK & Europe desks, we support international corporations and Indian entities with inbound FDI, entity structuring, cross-border IP protection, and multilingual transaction support.