Tag: India

Mohammad Kamran leaves Nishith Desai Associates to head the New Delhi office of Resolüt Partners

Firms chart Italian stationary giant FILA Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini’s sale of 7% stake in Indian subsidiary DOMS Industries

Khaitan & Co and Metalegal Advocates counsel on L’Oréal India’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Innovist

India’s four Labour Codes mark a historic shift, unifying 29 laws and reshaping wages, work and compliance

UP RERA caps transfer charges, simplifies succession and assignments, strengthening homebuyer protections under real estate

Japan automakers’ India boom meets SEP risk, with connected-vehicle standards triggering long-term FRAND licensing exposure

The Supreme Court dismisses a civil writ petition seeking to quash a tender won by Reliance Industries for a coastal road development in Mumbai

Indian regulators release amendments on foreign exchange management regulations replacing the terms NRI and OCI with an individual residing outside India

The IFSCA’s new rules on managing general agents took effect on 8 June 2026, easing the burden on foreign insurers

Lex Alliance expands in New Delhi with the opening of a larger, modern workspace to replace its former Defence Colony office

Former Deloitte tax professionals Abhishek Ranjan, Akash Mittal and Sadhvi Gupta launch specialist law firm Fair & Square Legal

India draws Japanese investment with pricing rules, FDI, FVCI, convertible notes and minority protections for unlisted equity

India attracts Japanese investment as mature IP regime, use-based trademarks and working patents reshape strategy

Orr Dignam & Co managing partner Dev Mukherjee has reconstituted the partnership law firm with offices in Kolkata and New Delhi

RBI scrutiny forces India co-lending partners to prove risk, customer ownership and governance in practice

CCI seeks comments on draft revision of commitment rules to address procedural issues on entities accused of anti-competitive practices

JSA's former joint managing partner Amit Kapur departs after serving the firm for more than three decades

Kanga & Co counsels MK Sons Fine Jewels and book-running lead manager Aryaman Financial Services on the jewellery company’s proposed IPO in India

The Supreme Court of India is seeking stakeholder views on draft regulations for using AI in the judicature

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

Chennai leads India’s DPDPA rollout, uniting cybersecurity, AI and data centre growth into future-ready governance frameworks

Tamil Nadu housing sales rise as STAR 3.0 digitises registration and TNRERA tightens developer accounts

Chennai’s commercial disputes in 2026 involve forum selection amid arbitration, NCLT momentum and electronic IP evidence

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

S&A Law Offices acts for AI Assets on its INR16 billion sale of the iconic Air India building at Nariman Point, Mumbai, to the Maharashtra state government

India’s SEBI issues an interim order against Rajesh Exports and owner Rajesh Mehta, accusing them of defrauding investors of INR1 trillion

Abhinav Shukla is now general counsel at Unbound, a global investment firm founded by Shravin Bharti Mittal, the son of Sunil Bharti Mittal

Calcutta High Court clarifies ringtone royalties: Vodafone Idea must secure IPRS licences for underlying works

Delhi EV policy shifts to bans, but incentives, supply contingencies and financing gaps threaten delivery

The ICC issues new arbitration rules, which took effect on 1 June 2026, to improve efficiency, clarity and case management

Calcutta High Court upholds authors’ rights to royalties for commercial exploitation of their musical and literary works in ringtones

India’s light-touch AI and data rules enable innovation with clear, risk-based compliance for investors

Use of proceeds clauses in India need monitoring, audit rights and enforceable remedies are beyond covenants

India’s Supreme Court reinforces arbitration finality where due process objections cannot derail awards or restart proceedings

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduces zero coupon, zero principal instruments to help companies facilitate corporate social responsibility compliance

RBI reforms expand acquisition finance, boosting India M&A through deeper capital pools, smoother cross-border approvals

An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity

Firms guide parties in ICICI Prudential’s acquisition of a premium commercial property in Kalina-Vakola, Mumbai, for INR3.15 billion

The Reserve Bank of India updates directions on the tenure of directors at urban and rural co-operative banks

Economic Laws Practice promotes four lawyers – Mumtaz Bhalla, Vinay Butani, Sweta Rajan and Manendra Singh – to equity partnership

Hiral Motta rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its real estate practice at the firm's Mumbai office

Firms act on a Bosch, Wheels India and Brakes India strategic joint venture to manufacture next-generation air system products for commercial vehicles

Firms advise on International Holding Company PJSC’s INR88.5 billion (USD1 billion) acquisition of a controlling stake in Sammaan Capital

Bombay Law Chambers elevates five counsel to its partnership ranks, taking the firm’s total partner count to 14 across four offices

The National Green Tribunal has cracked down on real estate developer Omaxe’s illegal construction and unauthorised tree felling  for the development

The SEBI introduces a fast-track mechanism for processing AIF private placement memorandums to improve the ease of doing business

Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, consent to pay an USD18 million penalty in a US Securities and Exchange Commission agreement

Mohana Nijhawan rejoins Chandhiok & Mahajan as counsel at the New Delhi office

LG India’s Rajiv Malik welcomes changes to Press Note 3 that mean a new FDI policy for close neighbours

India’s new AI labelling rules reshape beauty creator economy built on authenticity, trust and edited perfection

RBI 2026 guarantee rules strengthen cross-border transparency, oversight and reporting, while balancing commerce and compliance

Geopolitics accelerates India’s green hydrogen push amid oil volatility, infrastructure gaps and emerging EU mandates

SNG & Partners announces six annual promotions to partner and principal associate level across key practice areas

Shashank Shekhar joins JSA as retained partner in Bengaluru, boosting indirect tax litigation expertise

Rohit Tiwari joins Trilegal as Bengaluru capital markets partner, boosting equity partnership to 158

RBI tightens NBFC governance as PE and VC board observers face director duties, liability risks

Non-tariff measures in overdrive as India aligns ICT standards and conformity assessments with US, IEC norms 

India’s Amendment rules 2026 clarify captive ownership, consumption and verification for group entities, AoPs and SPVs

India’s PPP reforms boost investor confidence, unlocking private capital for 2047 infrastructure and green transitions

Executing foreign decrees in India: Section 44A CPC, reciprocity, comity and Bombay High Court guidance

Anant Mishra joins Aretha Legal as a partner in the firm’s corporate, M&A, private equity and venture capital practice

Gaurav Rana launches boutique law firm, Rana & Partners, headquartered in New Delhi

India’s BNSS section 106 balances rights against bank account freezes, with judicial oversight, proportionality and uniform SOPs for cybercrime investigations

India’s DPDPA reshapes AI governance by restricting data reuse across collection, inference and generation harms

Boutique law firm Goswami & Nigam dissolves after founding partners Himanshu Goswami and Nishant Nigam part ways

Firms collaborate on a consortium’s bid to acquire Indian Premier League cricket franchise Rajasthan Royals for USD1.65 billion

Labour codes’ wage redefinition may reduce maternity benefits, raising employer compliance risks and litigation concerns

The Reserve Bank of India is seeking comments from regulated entities, stakeholders and the public on the prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) draft rules

Experts inform on critical elements for conducting proceedings, and the current direction for arbitration in India

Saga Legal adds Roshan D’Souza as partner in Bangaluru to bolster the firm’s disputes and financial regulatory team

ALMT Legal promotes Vishal Vora as associate partner in Mumbai

Preparing for India’s multi-agency dawn raids: Building response architecture, preserving privilege and documenting every step

ED authorities seize six properties in Kharghar, Mumbai and Pune owned by Suresh Kute, Archana Kute and other entites in money laundering case

Firms advise on Kone’s landmark EUR29.4 billion (USD34.4 billion) purchase agreement for Germany’s TK Elevator in the largest transaction in Finland’s history

Life insurers’ digital shift demands stronger legal oversight to protect customer data and cyber resilience

Ahmedabad’s DGGI arrests alleged “mastermind” Kapil Chugh behind INR18.25 billion GST refund fraud

India’s DPDP consent regime reshapes digital architectures, risk allocation and notice standards, demanding user control

After covid-19, Indo-Japan force majeure clauses today are scrutinised, with frustration risks and modern change-in-law protections considered

Biosimilars, biologics and patents: High Court decisions reshape claim mapping, discovery and injunctions in India

India’s coal ministry seals agreements with bidders to develop four commcercial mines, including the production of underground coal gasification

Legislation and rules to provide operational procedures to tackle online money gaming finally took effect on 1 May 2026

Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection

Family of marks doctrine under Indian law: Judicial origins, recognition criteria and infringement implications explained

Foreign direct investment-backed Indian MSMEs faces tougher protections, registration hurdles, MSEFC limits and cross-border online dispute resolution solutions

Shared venture documentation gaps slow India funding rounds and shape foreign capital perceptions of ecosystem maturity

Firms advise on Mindspace Business Parks REIT’s 51% INR30 billion (USD316 million) acquisition of International Tech Park Chennai ftom CapitaLand

Faraz Alam Sagar joins CMS IndusLaw as an equity partner and head of dispute resolution and white-collar crimes

Four independent practitioners – Abhishek Adke, Himanshu Vidhani, Vikrant Zunjarrao and Kaushalya Venkataraman – co-found boutique firm Quadra Legal in Mumbai

Firms counsel on Everstone Capital’s USD270 million investment in drugmaker Apothecon Group 

Suspension versus supersession: Supreme Court rulings on board participatory rights in IBC financial service provider CIRP cases

Personal names as brands face trademark risks; early registration, clear rights and formal agreements protect entrepreneurs and celebrities from disputes

JSA is the sole legal adviser to Robert Bosch Investment Nederland and Robert Bosch (US) on their stake sale in Bosch Chassis Systems India

India’s 2021 IT Rules tighten intermediary compliance, but raise constitutional concerns over speech, privacy and discretion

India’s four labour codes streamline compliance, digitise processes, and modernise workforce rules while protecting workers

RBI rules tighten consumer liability for unauthorised digital banking and UPI transactions amid cyber fraud

NSDL circular mandates consent letters for demat private share transfers, reshaping investor exits and Companies Act compliance

Among a total of 23 promotions at S&A Law Offices, management has elevated three partners to senior partner and another lawyer to partner across all practice areas

Poornima Hatti, the head of the disputes practice and a founding member of Samvad Partners has retired from the firm after 15 years

India’s president approves the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 set to bring in significant regulatory changes

NSE asks trading members to submit reports on artificial intelligence and machine learning apps and systems used by market intermediaries

Firms are handling various aspects of a USD2 billion cross-border global packaging sector merger between Indovida India and Essel Propack (EPL)

Firms act on revenue cycle management provider GeBBS Healthcare Solutions’ acquisition of India peer RND OptimizAR for an undisclosed amount

India issues temporary customs duty exemptions on petrochemical products in domestic sectors to ease supply chain disruptions from West Asia conflict

Firms assist on the restructuring and reverse flip of the Mensa Group from Singapore to India in cross-border merger

Ashish Kabra joins Resolut Partners to lead international disputes and investigations practice with a new team

K&L Gates, Trilegal and Baker McKenzie are advising on Olam Holdings’ sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mindsprint, to Wipro Networks for USD375 million

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Trilegal and Linklaters act on Powerica’s INR11 billion (USD118.3 million) initial public offering

Bombay High Court case sheds light on whether a business in China providing virtual services in India should be taxed in the country

Kanga & Co is advising stockbroker Shreni Shares on a proposed India IPO on the NSE and BSE

Kanga & Co is acting for Indian steelmaker RKB Global’s IPO bid on the BSE and NSE

Fox Mandal and JSA act on Sapthrishi Buildcon’s USD21.3 million acquisition of India’s iconic AVM Studios

Bengaluru’s legal market is adapting and excelling

SKV Law names Anshul Verma as partner to lead its new data privacy, AI and emerging technologies practice in Delhi

Three former CMS IndusLaw partners make move to JSA, along with a team of 19, to bolster the Mumbai and Bengaluru offices

Shikha Goenka Ginodia, who has more than 18 years of experience, has been promoted to equity partner at ANM Global in Mumbai

Natasha Tuli and Shreya Gupta are now partners at Chandhiok & Mahajan

Ministry order to streamline gas pipeline framework takes effect, improving infrastructure and ease of doing business in India