PE/VC: Evolution of the Exit
Exit strategies in Indian private equity deals have transformed, with investors now prioritising enforceable exit mechanisms, dispute resolution clauses and realistic timelines to navigate the challenges of protracted legal battles.
- Exit disputes significantly impact foreign investment in Indian markets.
- Investors now…
FORUM: Scaling Strategies
Even as lateral hires and mega deals dominate the headlines, Indian law firms are focusing on qualitative growth over mere quantitative expansion, emphasising client-centric approaches and strategic investments in technology, knowledge management, and talent development.
IPO: Listing Leviathan
High valuations, increased market depth, enhanced liquidity, growing regulatory faith, and a surge in the number of expanding companies have combined to catapult India to the forefront of global IPO activity.
RANKINGS: ALB India Top Corporate M&A Boutique Firms 2024
In the competitive landscape of India's Corporate/M&A sector, a new wave of boutique law firms is rising to prominence alongside established giants.
RANKINGS: ALB South India Rankings 2024
In the dynamic and ever-evolving legal landscape of South India, a new generation of trailblazers is making its mark. These rankings celebrate the top 15 rising lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsels who are redefining excellence and innovation in the legal field.
SANCTIONS: Geopolitical Gridlock
In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, Asian companies find themselves navigating an increasingly complex sanctions landscape and experiencing an urgent need for robust compliance programmes.
GREATER BAY AREA: Beyond Borders
South China, particularly the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is leading China's global expansion in manufacturing, technology, and new energy sectors.
Q&A with Bob Charlton, Berwin Leighton Paisner
Bob Charlton, who joined Berwin Leighton Paisner in October 2014 as the firm’s Asia head and Hong Kong Managing Partner, speaks to Kanishk Verghese about his new role, the firm’s core focus areas and priorities in Asia, and its recent expansion in the region.
Troubled waters
As Malaysia’s dry shippers struggle to stay afloat, the country’s shipping lawyers are being kept busy, finds Raghavendra Verma
A new roadmap
India has faced scrutiny in recent years over its ability to protect the IP rights of all stakeholders and efficiently foster innovation. At the end of 2014, a draft National IPR Policy was released for public comment. The draft provides a clear roadmap for India’s IP regime, and lays the initial groundwork for strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem. Kanishk Verghese reports.