Textile
The global textile and apparel industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by consumer preferences, evolving trade policies and growing sustainability demands. From fibre to finished product, the sector spans a complex value chain with cross-border operations.
Evolving Industry Landscape
The textile and apparel industry is being reshaped by technological advances, the rise of e-commerce and demand for sustainable and technical textiles. In response, governments worldwide, including in India, have introduced targeted policies like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and initiatives promoting textiles and manufacturing hubs. Changing global trade dynamics, environmental regulations and labour reforms are prompting businesses to rethink sourcing strategies, compliance frameworks and operational risks. Businesses must navigate a multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscape that includes trade controls, IPR disputes, ESG obligations, BIS standards and quality control orders, which demand strategic legal insight and proactive compliance.
Our Textile and Apparel Sector Expertise
We support clients throughout the global textile and apparel value chain, including Our integrated approach spans trade, tax, regulatory, ESG and IP advisory, and we assist businesses in navigating the industry’s multilayered legal landscape. We address the needs of both emerging and mature markets, and have advised clients on expansion strategies, dispute resolution, cross-border structuring and regulatory compliance. Whether supporting a traditional manufacturer or a fashion-tech startup, we provide legal solutions that are pragmatic, commercially grounded and future-ready.
Manufacturers
Sourcing companies
Fashion houses
Investors
Online retailers
How We Support the Textile Industry
Cross-border Trade & Customs Advisory
We advise on preferential tariffs, rules of origin, export-import regulations and trade remedy measures like anti-dumping, countervailing duties and safeguards.
Global Investment Structuring
ment regulations, joint ventures, strategic alliances and risk allocation in vendor contracts.
Intellectual Property Protection
We assist with trademark and design registration, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, licensing for designs and proprietary manufacturing processes and in structuring co-branding arrangements.
Commercial Agreements
We assist with vendor contracts, franchising and distribution agreements, licensing arrangements and logistics documentation. We also advise on issues related to product liability.
Supply Chain Compliance
We advise on sourcing strategies, country-of-origin and traceability requirements, due diligence under ESG and human rights laws and ethical sourcing obligations.
Regulatory Compliance with Product Standards
We offer guidance on BIS standards, quality control orders and legal metrology requirements for labelling and packaging.
Tax Planning and Advisory
Our team provides advisory services, covering direct and indirect taxes, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and GST/VAT compliance.
Dispute Resolution
We offer support in contractual disputes, trade compliance challenges, IPR disputes and regulatory investigations.
Labour and Employment Advisory
Our advisory includes workforce structuring, modern slavery compliance, worker safety and obligations under global supply chain laws.
Sustainability & ESG Compliance
We provide advisory on global disclosure frameworks, circular economy mandates, traceability and environmental permitting.
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