Consumer Electronics

The consumer electronics industry, including products like smartphones, home appliances and wearables, is one of the world's most rapidly evolving sectors. Driven by innovation, it plays a crucial role in the global economy and in shaping modern lifestyles.

A Dynamic Marketplace

To bolster manufacturing and innovation, governments are investing heavily in this sector. For instance, India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have allocated INR 1.97 lakh crores across 14 key sectors, including large-scale electronics manufacturing. Driven by urbanisation and rising incomes, this industry has quick market dynamics, fierce competition, and challenges like counterfeiting, short product lifecycles and broad supply chain issues, including IP claims and trade restrictions.

Our Consumer Electronics Expertise

Our deep industry knowledge and legal expertise enable us to provide strategic and practical solutions that drive your success. We advise a diverse range of clients within the consumer electronics industry, including:

Manufacturers
OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
Distributors and retailers
Technology innovators
Component suppliers
E-commerce platforms
After-sales service providers

How We Support the Consumer Electronics Industry

Investment and M&A Advisory

We advise on cross-border investment structuring, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and foreign direct investment (FDI) compliance in the consumer electronics sector.

End-to-End Transaction Support

We provide complete support for all corporate transactions, from initial due diligence and structuring to negotiation and closing, to ensure seamless integration while achieving value creation.

Product Regulatory Compliance

We guide clients through product regulatory requirements, including BIS standards, quality control orders, environmental compliance and legal metrology obligations.

Intellectual Property Counsel

We assist in securing trademarks, patents, and copyrights for innovative concepts, goods and technology, and manage intellectual property rights-related claims and disputes.

Commercial Contracts

We negotiate and draft a variety of commercial contracts, including distribution agreements, licensing policies, supply chain contracts, etc.

Private Equity & Investment

We assist clients in this sector with private equity and other investment transactions, including fundraising, investor negotiations, transaction structuring and compliance with investment regulations.

Arbitration & Litigation

We represent clients in arbitration and litigation in cases involving product liability, business disputes and other legal challenges.

Tax Planning & Structuring

We guide clients through the complicated tax environment to maximise their financial objectives by tax planning, compliance and structuring.

Customs & International Trade

We assist with customs legislation and compliance, including import/export regulations, bonded warehousing, preferential tariffs and trade remedy matters.

Government Approvals & Incentives

We support clients in securing various regulatory and government approvals and availing the benefits of the incentive and support schemes offered by central and state governments.

India Business Setup

We provide 360-degree support in setting up a business in India, including establishing units in Special Economic Zones and devising easy exit strategies.

Supply Chain Management

We advise on supply chain structuring and management, including drafting and negotiating supply chain agreements, procurement contracts, and logistics arrangements to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

ESG & Sustainability Compliance

We assist in ESG and sustainability compliance, including e-waste management, extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations and green product certifications.