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Pune Legal Market Guide

Experts share insights on why Pune is the right destination for establishing or expanding your business, and on the finer details of setting up

Setting up a GCC in India

By Vikas Agarwal and Vivek Sadhale, LegaLogic Consulting

Taking the Pune advantage

By Aanchal Lamba and Richa Joshi, Stride Legal

India’s changing labour law regime

By Pooja Ramchandani, Suryansh Gupta and Shalini Prem, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
India’s four Labour Codes mark a historic shift, unifying 29 laws and reshaping wages, work and compliance

Chennai: A future with data governance

By Kirthi Jayakumar, Peritum Partners

Growing Tamil Nadu’s real estate ecosystem

By Mohamed Sirajutheen and Varalashmi Arunachalam, Peritum Partners

Chennai snapshot: Dispute resolution, insolvency

By Durga Bhatt, Peritum Partners

Chennai City Guide

A relationship and legacy-driven commercial centre in southern India

Shaping Indian arbitration jurisprudence

By Sumeet Kachwaha, Kachwaha & Partners

What India’s DPDP regime demands of your business

By Ravi Singhania and Jivesh Chandrayan, Singhania & Partners

‘Family of marks’ doctrine in India

By Pravin Anand and Prachi Agarwal, Anand and Anand
Family of marks doctrine under Indian law: Judicial origins, recognition criteria and infringement implications explained

DPDP framework: Implementing global data protection programmes

By Siddhartha George and Harini Sudersan, Poovayya & Co

Bengaluru’s real estate transformation

By Savitha KG and Swarna Shenoy, Poovayya & Co
The city’s property market enters a confident new era

IBLJ Guide Going Nuclear

India sees the light on private participationin the nuclear energy sector

Attracting investors to nuclear India: Lessons from UK

By Paul Butcher, Dhananjaya Chak, Roddy Martin, Gavin Williams and Siddhartha Shukla, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Liability redefined in amended nuclear law

By Ashish Suman and Ashwin Nayar, JSA

Does SHANTI Act open door to private sector in nuclear power?

By Kelly Malone and Amit Kataria, King & Spalding

SEBI settlements: A vital tool for India fund managers

By Shagoofa Rashid Khan, Richa Mukherjee and Vibhor Agarwal, AZB & Partners
Proactive SEBI settlements: preserving fund managers’ reputations amid India’s evolving compliance landscape

From fortress to frontier: The map leads to India

By Ravi Singhania and Jivesh Chandrayan, Singhania & Partners
India’s new geospatial policies unlock major opportunities for global players

Mars v Cadbury dispute: ‘CELEBRATIONS’ trademark saga

By Pravin Anand and Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand
Mars and Cadbury ended their 25-year trademark dispute over “CELEBRATIONS” with a landmark 2025 Delhi High Court settlement

Reshaping employment bonds and restrictive covenants

By Ravi Singhania, Jivesh Chandrayan and Neha Meena, Singhania & Partners
Courts place a growing emphasis on contractual fairness when enforcing employment agreements

In the fast lane

By Ahmed Ziad Galadari, Manish Narayan and Antara Das, Galadari Advocates & Legal Counsultants
The India-UAE CEPA has set a benchmark for modern trade agreements, yielding benefits in many sectors

The great Indian homecoming: Why startups are back

LexStart Partners explain the recent trend of Indian startups shifting their base back home

Investing in distressed debt in India

By Gautam Narasimhan, Rishi Hindocha, Benjamin Foo and Jia Min Lim, A&O Shearman

Data protection and IP in India

By Cyril Abrol and Bisman Kaur, Remfry & Sagar
A look at India’s data protection law, its impact on IP and AI, and how it compares to the EU’s GDPR

India Data Privacy Guide

Understanding and complying with India’s new data protection regime...

Role of technology and AI in transforming M&A deals

By Justin Bharucha, Bharucha & Partners
The rise of AI in M&A deals highlights the need for nuanced human oversight

Reverse flipping – medium rare or well done?

By Azmul Haque, Collyer Law LLC
A look at the recent trend of Indian startups re-domiciling on home turf

India Regulatory Approvals Guide

The essentials of dealing with India’s regulatory bodies and winning approvals

Merger control: Regulatory framework and processes

By Supritha Prodaturi, Rohan Bhargava and Aryika Dadhwal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Developing AI within India’s regulatory framework

By Pravin Anand, Vibhav Mithal, Siddhant Chamola, Dr. Ajai K Garg and Alvin Antony, Anand and Anand

Obtaining RBI approval for acquiring NBFCs

By Amit Aggarwal and Devyani Dhawan, SNG & Partners

Interface of regulatory bodies with IBC

By Anoop Rawat, Ahkam Khan and Ananya Khanna, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

The SEBI and its legislative framework

By Kaushik Mukherjee and Kanika Sachdeva, IndusLaw

Navigating India’s insurance framework

By Celia Jenkins, Anuj Bahukhandi and Rohan Bangia, Tuli & Co

Data privacy compliance in Singapore

By Ferish Patel and Zhijing Yu, Cooley

Arbitration award reform requires realistic costs

By Nitu Agarwal and Chandrei Mitra, YNSS Law Offices
Arbitration award reform requires realistic costs Reforms are needed regarding costs awarded in arbitration matters to deter frivolous disputes being raised

Reforming India’s merger control regime

By Priti Suri and Aastha Mathur, PSA
Recent changes in competition law bring India’s antitrust laws to global standards.

Calculating patent infringement damages

By Tusha Malhotra and Sugandha Yadav, Anand and Anand
Indian courts have taken a sound approach in assessing quantum of damages in patent infringement suits.

Product liability in the AI era

By Sumeet Kachwaha, Kachwaha & Partners
Global efforts to address harms from AI-powered products, and the path forward for India

Shielding your marks

By Sujata Chaudhri, Urfee Roomi, Janaki Arun and Jaskaran Singh, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys
Trademark enforcement mechanisms in India that brands can use

Hershey’s v. Atul Jalan: Scope of ‘first sale’ doctrine in TM infringement

By Manisha Singh and Malyashree Sridharan, LexOrbis
Chocolate maker has day in court over damage to brand from party selling its expired products

Late but worth the wait? Decoding Ericsson v Lava verdict

By Pravin Anand and Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand
It took nine years, but the decision is a bellwether for future SEP protection

Data Privacy Guide

Understanding India's new data protection regime

Data privacy considerations for technology companies

By Harsh Kumar and Indraneel Chakraborty, Kaizen Law

Black list or white: Navigating India’s data protection goals with AI

By Arnav Joshi and Ashima Obhan, Obhan & Associates

Global compliance with data protection regimes

By Mathew Chacko, Aadya Misra, Ada Shaharbanu and Ritika Acharya, Spice Route Legal

Planning and implementing best-practice compliance

By Prashanth Shivadass and Shri Gayathri, Shivadass & Shivadass Law Chambers

The key aspects of India’s Data Protection Act

By Cyril Abrol, Remfry & Sagar

Court confirms SEP holders’ rights to interim security payments

By Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand
Vaishali Mittal discusses why a recent judgment involving Nokia has changed the course for standard essential patent disputes

IP strategies in the auto sector

By Pravin Anand and Safir Anand, Anand and Anand
Collaborative agreements and other key IP trends that have emerged in the automotive industry

Singapore blooms as hub for dispute resolution

By Ban Jiun Ean, Maxwell Chambers
Maxwell Chambers CEO talks about why Singapore continues to flourish as a prominent arbitration hub

Zero tolerance on inaction by intermediaries regarding content harmful to children

By Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand
Delhi High Court shoots down YouTube’s ‘mere passive observer’ stand

Managing founder disputes in startups

By Nitu Agarwal, YNSS Law Offices
Investors must safeguard themselves from potential disputes arising between founders by having a strong encompassing agreement in place that foresees all possible scenarios

Navigating global privacy laws: Best practices

By Sreenidhi Srinivasan and Mayank Takawane, Ikigai Law
With evolving global privacy laws, businesses must develop an effective data strategy and enhance data hygiene within their organizations.

Proxy wars in patent litigation: Not always a viable strategy

By Pravin Anand and Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand
A recent decision by the Competition Commission of India curbs frivolous patent allegations by infringers

Rainbow Papers judgment: Clouds loom over IBC

By Soumitra Majumdar and Utkarsh Bandhu, JSA
The Rainbow Papers judgment introduces uncertainty into the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code by recognizing the state government as a secured creditor

Time for pre-grant opposition process review

By Archana Shanker, Anand & Anand
Reassessing pre-grant opposition under the Patents Act is overdue for innovation and economic benefit

Rising prominence of store layouts in IP disputes

By Prachi Agarwal and Mishthi Dubey, Anand & Anand
Prachi Agarwal and Mishthi Dubey explore store layout jurisprudence and offer protection tips

Nokia-Lenovo dispute: All’s well that ends well

By Pravin Anand and Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand
The IP dispute shows how prioritizing mutual benefits can help resolve differences

Regulatory landscape for debt capital markets

By Aditya Bhargava and Sristi Yadav, Phoenix Legal
An even-handed approach to regulations will better serve SEBI’s goals than being overly prescriptive

Role of SEBI in ‘year of IPOs’

By Manshoor Nazki, IndusLaw
In 2021, the capital markets regulator facilitated IPOs but aimed to deter large shareholders from quick exits

IP dimension of NFTs

By Mamta Rani Jha
Mamta Rani Jha examines NFTs in intellectual property and discusses potential issues

India’s path to carbon neutrality

By Priti Suri and Arya Tripathy, PSA
The lack of a climate change law raises concerns about India's ability to achieve emission reduction goals

Jury out on fate of cryptos, NFTs

By Raghavan Ramabadran & Sai Prashanth, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan in Chennai
India is on the verge of a cryptocurrency boom, but a 2021 bill may limit opportunities and affect NFTs traded in cryptos

Opportunities for overseas IPOs

By Bobby Majumder and David J Zylka, Frost Brown Todd
Frost Brown Todd’s Bobby Majumder and David Zylka highlight the benefits of going public on US and UK exchanges

Renewable energy regulations in India

By Deepak Chowdhury and M Arun Kumar, IndusLaw

Need for judicious regulations in gaming

By K Premchandar and Shrivatsav N, Anand and Anand
A regulatory body is needed to classify games based on skill or chance

The legality of games of skill

By Suhaan Mukerji, PLR Chambers
Games of skill, whether played online or offline, are protected by law and aren't considered gambling

Uniformity needed for IP disputes

By Manisha Singh and Varun Sharma, LexOrbis
After establishing an IP division at Delhi High Court, similar benches should be set up at other high courts

Better days for IP disputes

By Essenese Obhan, Obhan & Associates
Delhi High Court’s new division is a step up for adjudication in this sector, writes IP expert Essenese Obhan

New frontiers for arbitrations seated in Singapore

By Sreenivasan Narayanan, Raja Bose and Rob Houston, K&L Gates Straits Law
Supreme Court judgment opens new frontier for Singapore-seated arbitration for Indian parties

When SPACs come knocking

By Ashok Lalwani and Mark Bell, Baker McKenzie
Ashok Lalwani and Mark Bell explore the opportunities and risks for Indian companies using the SPAC route

Pros and cons of foreign-seated arbitrations

By Sumeet Kachwaha and Tara Shahani, Kachwaha & Partners
With Indian parties now able to arbitrate abroad, Sumeet Kachwaha and Tara Shahani discuss the pros and cons, and how some may lose out by moving disputes offshore

Cryptocurrencies unchained?

By Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas; Rajiv Luthra and Anirudh Gotety, L&L Partners
In this special report, co-published with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and L&L Partners, legal experts assess the status of cryptos in India and the prospects for effective regulation

Abolishing IPAB: An own goal?

By Pravin Anand, Anand and Anand
Closing the Intellectual Property Appellate Board may conflict with the government's ease of doing business goals

Delhi High Court breaks ground with AASI order

By Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand
Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal, and Siddhant Chamola analyze the suit against Xiaomi, featured in IBLJ's Deal of the Year

Enforcements add a new dimension to M&A

Acquisitions through enforcement of pledged shares have become a feasible route, with courts playing a supportive role

New era for justice delivery

Despite the flaws, the advantages of virtual courts mean they should continue even after the pandemic has abated

Left without remedy

Creditors are in need of a credible mechanism for the resolution of covid-19-related distress until the suspension of the corporate insolvency resolution process is in place

Blue sky thinking

The competition regulator has over the years allowed companies to undertake innovative commitments to enable their mergers to go through

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Correspondents

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Consent, clarity and arbitration clause lessons

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As AAA turns 100, CEO Bridget McCormack discusses ICDR growth and responsible AI tools reshaping arbitration services globally

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Chennai’s legal ecosystem goes beyond litigation as the port city has a high court legacy, specialised practices, local insight and relationship-driven advocacy

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Setting up a GCC in India

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India Co-Lending Framework

Rebalancing bank-NBFC relationships

Co-lending needs greater parity amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, argues Nishant Kotak, head of legal at DSP Group

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