Established in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Pacta is the country’s only law firm and think tank exclusively serving social impact organizations. The firm is dedicated to reducing inequities by closing gaps between the intent and implementation of laws.
Pacta helps changemakers achieve their goals of liberty and equality through three core channels: legal consulting, research, and capacity building.
Core Services include:
- Institutional Set-Up & Governance: Advising on incorporation, ongoing compliance, and standardized legal processes for NGOs.
- Employment & Labour Law: Comprehensive advisory on hiring, separation, and full compliance with labour legislations, including specialized expertise in POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment).
- Policy & Compliance: Formulating policies related to FCRA/foreign funding, data privacy (GDPR compliant), and statutory handbooks.
- Legal Advisory: Drafting contracts (1000+), supporting fund-raising documentation, and ensuring legal compliance for operations across India and internationally.
Pacta works with leading organizations like Azim Premji Foundation and British Asian Trust to make law an enabler of positive change.