The SALT Legal — Services

Commercial Recovery
& Business Disputes

Recover What You're Owed

Recover Business Dues and Resolve Commercial Disputes

Unpaid invoices, breached contracts, and unresolved commercial disputes can significantly affect business cash flow and operations.

The SALT Legal (TSL) assists businesses in recovering outstanding dues and resolving commercial disputes through strategic legal action. Our objective is to help clients recover value efficiently while managing legal risk.

OUR COMMERCIAL RECOVERY

Our
Commercial Recovery Services

01

Recovery Legal Notices

Prompt payment and establish a formal record of demand with strategically drafted legal notices.

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02

Invoice Recovery Strategy

Recover outstanding commercial dues efficiently without resorting to prolonged litigation.

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03

Contract Breach Disputes

Analyze breaches, advise on legal remedies, and formulate aggressive dispute resolution strategies.

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04

Arbitration Proceedings

Resolve commercial conflicts privately and efficiently through structured arbitration representation.

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05

Commercial Litigation

Enforce your rights and recover assets through decisive representation before courts and tribunals.

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01

Recovery Legal Notices

Prompt payment or settlement through formal, legally binding communication.

In many cases, formal legal communication can prompt payment or settlement without the need for litigation. A well-drafted legal notice signals seriousness, creates a formal record of demand, and establishes the foundation for future legal action. TSL crafts precise, authoritative notices that compel defaulting parties to the negotiating table.

OUR PROCESS

Claim Evaluation

Review invoices, communications, and contracts to validate the legal enforceability of the debt.

Notice Drafting

Draft a comprehensive legal notice citing specific breaches, statutory provisions, and clear demands.

Dispatch & Tracking

Serve the notice through legally recognized channels (Registered Post/Email) to ensure valid service.

Response Analysis

Evaluate any reply received from the defaulting party and advise on the next strategic move.

Escalation Planning

Determine whether to proceed to negotiation, arbitration, or formal litigation based on the response.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Claim assessment Drafted legal notice Proof of dispatch Response strategy
Recovery Legal Notices
WHEN YOU NEED THIS
  • A client is ignoring standard payment reminders
  • A vendor has failed to deliver services after taking an advance
  • You need to establish a legal timeline of default
02

Invoice Recovery Strategy

Structured legal approaches to recover outstanding dues and maintain cash flow.

Unpaid invoices severely impact business cash flow and operations. When payments remain outstanding despite follow-ups, a structured legal approach is required. TSL develops recovery strategies tailored to each situation, utilizing mechanisms like the MSME Samadhaan portal, insolvency threats, or civil recovery suits to maximize realization.

OUR PROCESS

Portfolio Audit

Analyze your aging accounts receivable to identify the most legally viable claims for recovery.

Mechanism Selection

Determine the fastest route (e.g., MSME facilitation council, NCLT, or Commercial Courts).

Demand Generation

Initiate formal legal demands tailored to the specific recovery mechanism chosen.

Negotiation & Settlement

Engage with the debtor's legal team to secure structured payment plans or one-time settlements.

Execution

Formalize settlements into legally binding agreements to ensure the debtor follows through.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Recovery roadmap MSME/NCLT strategy Settlement negotiation Payment plan drafting
Invoice Recovery
WHEN YOU NEED THIS
  • You have a high volume of aging, unpaid B2B invoices
  • A major client is using delay tactics to avoid payment
  • You want to leverage MSME registration for faster recovery
03

Contract Breach Disputes

Decisive legal action to mitigate losses and enforce commercial agreements.

Contractual disagreements often arise in commercial relationships, from missed delivery milestones to complete abandonment of work. Understanding your legal position early is critical. TSL analyzes the breach, quantifies damages, and executes a dispute resolution strategy to either salvage the commercial relationship or recover losses.

OUR PROCESS

Contractual Analysis

Review the breached agreement focusing on termination clauses, liability caps, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Evidence Collation

Gather correspondence, delivery logs, and financial records to prove the breach and subsequent damages.

Remedy Advisory

Advise on the best course of action: specific performance, claiming damages, or contract termination.

Pre-Action Strategy

Issue cease-and-desist or breach notices to formally halt damaging activities and demand compensation.

Dispute Resolution

Represent your business in mediations or formal legal proceedings to enforce the contract terms.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Breach analysis report Remedy strategy Breach notices Damage quantification
Contract Breach Disputes
WHEN YOU NEED THIS
  • A vendor has delivered substandard work or missed deadlines
  • A business partner has violated a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
  • You need to terminate a contract safely due to the other party's default
04

Arbitration Proceedings

Structured representation for private, efficient commercial conflict resolution.

Many commercial agreements contain arbitration clauses, requiring disputes to be resolved outside traditional courts. Arbitration offers a faster, more private resolution path, but requires specialized strategic handling. TSL represents businesses throughout the arbitration lifecycle, from invoking the clause to enforcing the final arbitral award.

OUR PROCESS

Clause Invocation

Draft and serve the formal notice invoking the arbitration clause and proposing an arbitrator.

Tribunal Constitution

Navigate the appointment process, filing court applications under Section 11 if the other party resists.

Pleadings & Claims

Draft and file the Statement of Claim (or Defense), detailing facts, legal grounds, and damage calculations.

Evidence & Hearings

Manage the discovery process, lead witness testimonies, and present oral arguments before the tribunal.

Award Enforcement

Execute the final arbitral award through commercial courts to ensure actual recovery of assets.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Arbitration notice Statement of Claim/Defense Tribunal representation Award enforcement
Arbitration Proceedings
WHEN YOU NEED THIS
  • A dispute arises under a contract containing an arbitration clause
  • You need a faster resolution than traditional civil courts can offer
  • You need to enforce an arbitration award against a defaulting party
05

Commercial Litigation

Aggressive, strategic representation before courts and tribunals.

When disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation or arbitration, litigation becomes necessary. Commercial litigation requires a deep understanding of business realities combined with procedural expertise. TSL provides robust representation before Commercial Courts, High Courts, and specialized tribunals to defend your assets and enforce your rights.

OUR PROCESS

Case Strategy & Feasibility

Assess the merits, estimated timelines, and cost-benefit ratio of initiating or defending a lawsuit.

Interim Relief

File urgent applications for injunctions, asset freezing, or status quo orders to protect immediate interests.

Drafting & Filing

Prepare comprehensive plaints, written statements, and affidavits tailored to commercial court standards.

Trial Management

Handle all court appearances, cross-examinations, and legal arguments throughout the trial phase.

Decree Execution

Initiate execution proceedings to attach properties or bank accounts once a favorable judgment is won.

KEY DELIVERABLES
Litigation strategy Interim injunctions Court representation Judgment execution
Commercial Litigation
WHEN YOU NEED THIS
  • Negotiations have failed and you must sue to recover heavy losses
  • You have been wrongfully sued by a vendor, client, or competitor
  • You need an urgent court injunction to stop a damaging business action
Who We Assist

Our Recovery Services Support

Small and medium businesses
Service providers and consultants
Manufacturers and suppliers
Startups and founders
Companies with unpaid invoices
Businesses in contract disputes

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