For enterprises, exporters & founders
DB Associates provides commercial counsel, resolves disputes and supports growth for enterprises, exporters and founders — from Raipur, across India and across borders.
An advocate-led practice in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, working with businesses at every stage of growth.
Clients benefit from direct partner access, defined turnaround times, transparent fee structures and a dispute strategy built around their commercial goals.
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Founding Partner · Commercial disputes, compliance & growth
Advocate Deepanshu Bansod leads DB Associates' disputes and advisory practice, acting for MSMEs, exporters, startups and established enterprises in commercial disputes, cross-border matters and corporate compliance.
His practice covers statutory recovery of delayed payments under the MSMED Act, 2006, cheque dishonour proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, arbitration and mediation, and contract and compliance advisory — working with correspondent counsel when a matter crosses borders.
10 services across four practice groups. Select one to learn how we can help.
Recover delayed payments from buyers under the MSMED Act 2006, from demand notice to MSEFC reference.
↗Recovery & Disputes02Statutory notices and complaints under Section 138 of the NI Act for dishonoured cheques.
↗Recovery & Disputes03Resolve commercial disputes privately and faster, without long court timelines.
↗Compliance & Contracts04Stay on the right side of regulatory, labour and corporate filings as you grow.
↗Compliance & Contracts05Drafting, review and enforcement of commercial contracts that protect your position.
↗Compliance & Contracts06Licensing, franchise and partnership terms that protect your brand and its value.
↗Global Growth07Entity set-up, founder agreements and early contracts for new ventures.
↗Global Growth08Distributor, agency and supply agreements with partners abroad.
↗Global Growth09Structuring and counsel for entering new markets, with correspondent counsel on the ground.
↗Retainer10A standing partner for day-to-day legal questions, on a fixed monthly retainer.
↗Partner-led matters with correspondent counsel abroad, so you get one strategy, one standard and one accountable team.
Supply contracts, distribution and dispute support across South-East Asia, Australia and the Far East.
Agency, free-zone set-up and trade disputes for businesses working with GCC partners.
Export partner agreements, data and product compliance for EU and UK markets.
Cross-border structuring for founders, export partner agreements and coordinated recovery of overseas receivables in North and South America.
Market-entry counsel and partner agreements for exporters expanding into African markets.
You always know where the matter stands, what happens next and what it will cost.
A written engagement letter with scope, team, timelines and a fixed or milestone fee — no surprises.
Plain-language explainers on recovery, disputes and compliance. All articles →
A practical guide for micro and small suppliers in Raipur and Chhattisgarh — the 45-day rule, statutory interest, and how a claim moves through the Facilitation Council.
Read article ↗The strict deadlines under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act — and where you can file the complaint if you bank in Raipur.
Read article ↗Why Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act requires mediation before most commercial suits, and how it can save time and cost.
Read article ↗Our office is in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. We act for clients across Chhattisgarh and India, and coordinate with correspondent counsel for matters abroad.
Yes. We advise overseas companies dealing with Indian counterparties and Indian businesses trading abroad, coordinating with correspondent counsel in other jurisdictions where required.
Most matters are on a fixed or milestone fee agreed in writing before work begins. Ongoing advisory work can be handled on a monthly retainer.
It depends on the buyer and the forum. Many matters settle after a demand notice; the MSMED Act asks the Facilitation Council to decide a reference within 90 days, though timelines vary in practice.
Often, yes. Negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration are usually faster and more private than litigation, and we consider them first.
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