Hashim Wafa
Corporate Lawyer & IP Attorney
Hashim Wafa is a Founding Partner at Legacy Partners.
View profileWe bring together a deep understanding of Indian law and regulation to protect innovation, structure growth and get the best results for our clients.
A full service advisory firm — our teams work seamlessly across practice areas and offices to produce practical, commercial solutions.
Learn moreWhether you are a start-up or an established Indian enterprise, we know the industries our clients work in inside-out.
Learn moreThe diversity of our people and services gives us far-reaching expertise, consolidated in one firm to deliver the most impactful advice.
Learn moreLegal, tax, audit, intellectual property and strategy under one roof — so the advice you get is joined up, not pieced together.
All practice areasCompany formation, governance, compliance and transactions — the legal backbone of your business.
Trademarks, patents, copyright and designs, protected in India and around the world.
Patent searches, filings and global protection for inventors and technology companies.
Audits, bookkeeping, virtual CFO support and valuations you can rely on.
Business plans, project appraisals and restructuring that turn good ideas into scalable businesses.
Contracts, disputes, arbitration, insolvency, labour and digital law — practical legal support.
Direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing and tax planning for companies, families and deals.
Company formation, governance, compliance and transactions — the legal backbone of your business.
Legacy Partners is a corporate advisory firm founded in 2012 to give businesses reliable, practical, full-service advice — legal, tax, financial and regulatory — from one trusted team.
Our chartered accountants, corporate lawyers, company secretaries and management professionals work side by side, so clients get joined-up answers instead of separate advisers. We help businesses at every stage, from setting up a start-up to scaling up, raising funds, expanding and planning their next venture.
One firm for corporate, legal, tax and financial advice — trusted by start-ups, growing businesses, corporations and families across India.
Chartered accountants, corporate lawyers, company secretaries and management professionals in one research-led team.
Start-ups, family businesses, established companies, multinationals and individuals across sectors.
Practical, commercial advice that combines deep expertise with technology — tailored to each client’s goals.
Support from start-up to scale-up and beyond: set-up, compliance, tax, funding, IP, disputes and growth.
Since 2012 we have built long-term relationships with clients across India, growing with them as their businesses grow.
A lawyer, a chartered accountant and a company secretary leading one integrated team — so legal, financial and compliance advice is joined up from the start.
Meet the whole teamCorporate Lawyer & IP Attorney
Hashim Wafa is a Founding Partner at Legacy Partners.
View profileChartered Accountant
Ajmal Muhajir is a Chartered Accountant and passionate professional with extensive experience in the field of finance, auditing, accounting, tax planning and strategic...
View profileCompany Secretary
Mr. Muhammed Sahal is a seasoned Company Secretary with over 12 years of extensive experience across various sectors.
View profileIndia now has over 21.5 lakh active companies and more than 2.23 lakh recognised startups. Wherever yours is registered, we help you set up, stay compliant and grow.
Register your companyThe seat of the central government and its ministries, and home to more than one in eight of India's active companies — where regulatory compliance and governance matter most.
How we help
Talk to a partnerIndia's financial capital and home to the RBI, SEBI, BSE and NSE. Maharashtra has the most active companies and the most recognised startups of any state.
How we help
Talk to a partnerA leading technology and life-sciences hub, home to HITEC City and Genome Valley — where start-ups need the right structure and their ideas need protecting.
How we help
Talk to a partnerFigures are for the state each city is in. Active companies: Ministry of Corporate Affairs, 2026. Recognised startups: DPIIT, as on 31 March 2026.
In an industry where knowledge and experience are crucial, we publish analysis that helps clients act with confidence.
All insightsReview the latest news, including coverage of the most significant matters, legal updates and media interviews.
All newsIn a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has ordered e-commerce giant Amazon to pay approximately $39 million (roughly 340 Crore...
Read more 04 Feb 2025Direct Tax Proposals A Look at Personal Income Tax Reforms No Tax Upto ₹ 12,00,000 (₹12,75,000 in case of salaried...
Read more 11 Dec 2024The Ernakulam District Court has issued an injunction in favor of IMPEX, a renowned electronic & home appliance manufacturer &...
Read more 27 Aug 2024In an important ruling, the Calcutta High Court has delivered its judgement that the post of Associate Manager of the Trademark Registry...
Read more 06 Aug 2024The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a crucial amendment to the Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014, under...
Read more 17 Jul 2024The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in Qatar in Circular No. 5/2024 introduces significant changes to the validation of POA documents: Validity...
Read moreIndependent recognition from institutions that assess advisory quality, reach and integrity — and the clients who trust us with their most important work.














































Quick answers to what clients ask us most. Can’t find what you are looking for? Talk to our team.
Ask a questionWe are a full-service advisory firm. Our teams cover corporate and legal services, intellectual property, tax, audit and assurance, strategic consulting and law — including company set-up, compliance, contracts, trademarks and patents, GST and income tax, audits, valuations, funding and dispute resolution. See all our practice areas.
Our offices are in Mumbai, Kochi, Calicut and Thiruvananthapuram. We work with clients in every part of India, with meetings in person, by phone or online, and documents shared and signed digitally wherever the law allows.
Yes. We help you choose the right structure — private limited company, LLP, one person company or partnership — and handle incorporation, PAN, TAN, GST and other registrations, bank account opening support and first-year compliance. See our business set-up service.
Yes, from idea stage to funding and beyond. We help with structuring, founders’ agreements, DPIIT start-up recognition, tax benefits, trademarks, ESOPs, investor documents, accounting and compliance. See our start-up services.
Register your brand name and logo as trademarks, protect inventions with patents, original creative work with copyright, and product shapes with design registration. We run searches first, file the applications and handle objections, oppositions and renewals. See our intellectual property services.
Yes. Our chartered accountants handle GST returns and reconciliations, TDS, advance tax, income tax returns and tax audits, and reply to notices — already working under the new Income-tax Act, 2025. See our tax compliance service.
Yes. We advise on negotiation, mediation and arbitration, represent clients in commercial disputes and help recover unpaid dues, including through insolvency proceedings where appropriate. See our dispute resolution service.
Fees depend on the work involved. Routine services such as registrations and filings are usually offered at a fixed fee, while advisory and dispute work is quoted after we understand your needs. You always receive a clear quote before any work begins.
Yes. Our chartered accountants, lawyers and company secretaries are bound by professional confidentiality obligations, and we share client information only as needed to do the work or as required by law.
Call us on +91 9562 4444 01, message us on WhatsApp, or send an enquiry through our contact page. A member of the relevant team will get back to you, usually within one working day.
Join a team of talented professionals and work together to provide innovative solutions for our clients across India.
Go to careers page
At Legacy Partners, delivering exceptional advice remains a core part of who we are — driven by a shared commitment to making a difference beyond our day-to-day work.
The Partners Legacy Partners LLP Our valuesTo learn more about our services and get the latest legal insights from across India, get in touch with our team.
© 2026 Business Consultant & Law Firm - Legacy Partners. All Rights Reserved.
Designed by Nuewelle Digital Solutions LLP
Legacy Partners
We typically reply in a few minutes