Legal Counsel for NRI Property, Succession and Commercial Disputes in Kerala
The practice advises NRI and resident clients on property law, succession and estate planning, commercial arbitration and dispute resolution, and corporate matters governed by Indian law.
NRI Property, Succession & Estate
Property transactions, power of attorney, title verification, FEMA compliance, succession certificates, probate and estate administration for NRIs and OCI holders.
02Commercial Disputes & Arbitration
Section 9 interim relief, Section 11 arbitrator appointment, Section 34 award challenge, enforcement of awards, construction, shareholder and contract disputes.
03Kerala Property & Estate Law
Title verification and due diligence, RERA compliance, will drafting and registration, probate, succession planning, family trusts and advance medical directive.
A Boutique Law Office in Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala
Luke & Luka is a boutique law office based in Kakkanad, Kochi, advising clients on matters governed by Indian law. The practice focuses on NRI property and succession matters, commercial arbitration and dispute resolution, Kerala property law, estate planning, corporate law, and intellectual property.
The office regularly advises NRI and OCI clients on Kerala property transactions, succession and inheritance matters, power of attorney documentation, and FEMA compliance from abroad. Video consultation and remote engagement are available, with time-zone accommodation for clients in the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Australia and other countries.
The practice appears before the Kerala High Court, the Supreme Court of India, the NCLT, and civil and commercial courts across Kerala. The office is enrolled with the Bar Council of Kerala.
Areas of Practice
The practice advises on matters governed by Indian law with particular focus on Kerala property, succession, commercial disputes and arbitration, corporate and IP matters.
Structured, Documented, Accessible
The practice is structured for disciplined, process-driven legal work — whether matters involve local courts, remote NRI clients, or multi-party commercial disputes.
Remote & International Capability
NRI and OCI clients are advised and represented with full remote engagement — video consultation, document attestation coordination, WhatsApp and email correspondence, and time-zone accommodation for clients in the US, UK, UAE, Australia and beyond. Physical presence in Kerala is not required at initial stages for most property, succession and documentation matters.
Structured & Process-Driven
Every engagement follows a structured process: initial consultation, scope definition, document review, legal analysis, and clear written advice. Matters involving property due diligence, arbitration proceedings, and corporate documentation are handled with rigorous documentation and internal checklists — reducing errors and providing a clear audit trail for clients.
Advisory Scope & Jurisdiction
The practice advises strictly on matters governed by Indian law. Services cover property law under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, succession under the Indian Succession Act and Hindu Succession Act, arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, corporate matters under the Companies Act, 2013, and intellectual property under the Trade Marks Act and Copyright Act. FEMA compliance for NRI property transactions is a particular area of focus.
Courts and Forums of Appearance
The practice appears before the Supreme Court of India, the Kerala High Court, the Kerala High Court Arbitration Council and Centre, and the District Courts across Kerala. Commercial and corporate matters are handled before the NCLT and NCLAT. Revenue, registration and mutation matters are pursued before the relevant authorities across Kerala.
Kerala, India. The practice advises on matters governed by Indian law, with particular focus on Kerala property law, NRI and OCI property transactions, commercial arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and succession and estate planning across all personal law frameworks applicable in India. Matters before the Kerala High Court, the Supreme Court, and NCLT are within the regular scope of the practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the practice, its scope, and how it works with clients in Kerala and NRIs abroad.
From the Practice
FEMA Rules for NRI Property Sales: What You Need to Know
Understanding repatriation limits, Form 15CA/15CB certification, TDS obligations under Section 195 and the permissible channels for remitting sale proceeds abroad.
Buying Property in Kerala as an NRI or OCI Card Holder
A practical guide to the legal framework, FEMA restrictions, title verification requirements, power of attorney execution, and registration procedures for NRI and OCI buyers.
Gift Deed for NRIs: Transferring Property to a Resident Relative in Kerala
The legal procedure, stamp duty implications, registration requirements, and FEMA compliance aspects of gifting immovable property in Kerala to a resident family member.
Enquiries & Consultations
Initial enquiries are welcome by telephone or email. Submission of an enquiry does not create an advocate–client relationship. Please do not share confidential information until a formal engagement is confirmed.
Contact the Office →- Address
- Mundampalam, Kakkanad
Kochi, Kerala — 682 021, India - Telephone
- +91 96057 61330
- luka@lukeandluka.in
- Office Hours
- Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM IST