Based in Chennai, Calibre Legal is a full-service law firm founded by corporate specialist Mohammed Shadaan Saipillai. The firm covers a broad range of practice areas like M&A, real estate, general corporate advisory, dispute resolution and both direct and indirect tax. In addition to Saipillai, another key contact is partner Arun Kurian Joseph.
Client feedback
“Calibre Legal's professionalism and the ability to provide timely responses to client requirements stand out.” – Corporate and M&A
“Well-organised and efficient in providing service.” – Corporate and M&A
“Quick response time and quality work.” – Dispute resolution
“We appreciate their advisory, calmness, patience and ability to direct questions to scout for answers.” – Labour and employment
“They were able to advise us and bring to our notice clauses which were detrimental to us. They also provided us insights on what the various points in the contract. Most importantly they were able to provide us with additional points to safeguard our interests which we also didn’t think of. They helped us create a fair and watertight contract.” – Private client
Shadaan Saipillai
“He is intelligent, proactive and provides value for money.”
“All was good from him and he did well in all aspects of our requirements.”
“Accommodating to our ad-hoc schedule calls and patience in explaining the pros and cons.”
“Shadaan is highly professional and ensures timelines are met.”
“He thinks ahead and has the best in mind for the clients.”
Work highlights
Represented Intersea Maritime on its investment from Elan Maritime, by producing and finalising the share subscription and shareholders agreement, as well as providing regulatory advice.
Advised The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network and Keiretsu on their investment in start-up Shriven Agritechs Private.
Work highlights
Advised FirstInsight Technologies India on setting up its presence in India through doing property title due diligence, and drafting and negotiating a lease deed for the client’s office in an IT special economic zone.
Acted for a HNWI on his investments in Ashok Nagay, including doing property title due diligence, and drafting and registering sale deeds for the purchase of the properties.
