Excellence in Legal Practice

DS Legal is a multi-specialty law firm with offices in Chennai, who cater to the needs of clients across various segments and practice areas. DS Legal brings value to all its engagements through experienced teams across offices.

DS Legal comprises teams formerly associated with other reputed Indian law firms. DS Legal have been advising domestic as well as international clients in various complex legal matters and the association with such clients has been nurtured over time.

About us

Your Reliable Legal -Advocate for Achieving Commercial Success

DS Legal regularly advises clients on issues pertaining to civil and criminal dispute resolution, regulatory and white collar crimes, arbitrations, corporate advisory, Real Estate, IP, Media and Entertainment Law. DS Legal has a robust practice in certain niche practice areas such as its Admiralty Law Practice, something that the Partners developed for nearly a decade’s expertise is also across other practice areas such as media and entertainment law, IPR and employment law.

About us

Your Reliable Legal -Advocate for Achieving Commercial Success

DS Legal regularly advises clients on issues pertaining to civil and criminal dispute resolution, regulatory and white collar crimes, arbitrations, corporate advisory, Real Estate, IP, Media and Entertainment Law. DS Legal has a robust practice in certain niche practice areas such as its Admiralty Law Practice, something that the Partners developed for nearly a decade’s expertise is also across other practice areas such as media and entertainment law, IPR and employment law.

Our Vision

To redefine the landscape of corporate law by setting new standards of excellence, ensuring our clients not only navigate the legal complexities of today’s business world but thrive within it.

Our Mission

Our mission at DS Legal is to provide unparalleled corporate legal services, guiding businesses through every legal aspect with strategic advice, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to achieving their objectives. We dedicate ourselves to being the cornerstone of our clients’ success, fostering growth and resilience through expert legal counsel.

our approach

Business Catalyst

Our approach in practice is to provide practical advice and support to clients intending to do business in the Indian market. Our endeavour is to simplify the challenging process of understanding the complex legal and regulatory environment in India. Our associates keep pace with the latest developments in law by participating in our continuing legal education program, seminars and conferences

Lean Outfit

A lean team ensures direct, partner involvement in every matter irrespective of the deal size or stature of the client. This allows every client to benefit from the depth of expertise that each of our partners brings to the firm.

Young and Committed

We are a team of lawyers who understand that our role is to remove obstacles that impact growth and survival of our client’s businesses. Therefore, as facilitators, we have a modern, tech savvy, versatile, forward thinking approach. Our firm relies on the latest technologies to enable fast and cost-effective services to its global and Indian clients.

Transparent and Entrepreneurial Approach

The foundation of our organization is laid on practices that are business friendly. We are sure that an outfit with motivated professionals is more effective than a hierarchical outfit that fosters titles and internal competition. We believe that by encouraging teamwork we increase the quality and efficiency of our services.

We Offer

Integrated Solutions

Specialized legal services with the ability to combine various practice teams to provide a single stop solution to clients.

Sector Expertise

Significant insights in various sectors including financial services, infrastructure, shipping and logistics, real estate, hospitality, energy and natural resources, consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, media, manufacturing and technology.

Client Focus

A responsive team with a collaborative, client-centric approach along with continuous partner involvement on all mandates.

We Offer

Integrated Solutions

Specialized legal services with the ability to combine various practice teams to provide a single stop solution to clients.

Client Focus

A responsive team with a collaborative, client-centric approach along with continuous partner involvement on all mandates.

Sector Expertise

Significant insights in various sectors including financial services, infrastructure, shipping and logistics, real estate, hospitality, energy and natural resources, consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, media, manufacturing and technology.

Partner - DS Legal

Deepika Shyam

Partner – DS Legal

Deepika is an expert in Corporate Commercial Law, Litigation, Real Estate, Maritime Law, IP, and Startup Advising, with significant experience in foreign investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, and real estate transactions. Skilled in corporate compliance, governance, and complex contract negotiations, she also provides strategic advisory for startups in operational and fundraising activities.