IN HOUSE INSIGHT: Striking the Right Balance Between Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
In-house counsel hold a unique and critical role within any organisation, balancing the dual responsibilities of ensuring legal compliance and upholding ethical standards. Unlike advocates governed by the Advocates Act of India, in-house counsel operate in an unregulated space when it comes to legal practice. The Advocates Act, while providing some…
THE Q&A: Kriti Trehan, Data & Co
Kriti Trehan is the founder of Data & Co, a boutique tech law and public policy consultancy.
EXPLAINER: How will the CCI’s investigations into Amazon and Flipkart change e-commerce in India?
India's e-commerce sector is poised for significant changes as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigates allegations against Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart.
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.
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.
TECHNOLOGY: A Digital Balance
Japan and South Korea, long considered at the forefront of Asian technological innovation, are now crafting intricate strategies to balance digital progress with regulatory oversight.
THE BRIEFS: Mediation Grows in Popularity as Singapore Stakes Claim as Dispute Resolution Hub
Capitalising on its high accessibility, geopolitical neutrality, and stable policy environment, Singapore has been increasingly tapped as a top choice for mediation, a more amicable avenue to resolve contractual conflicts arising from commercial activities.
THE Q&A: Cyril Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Cyril Shroff, managing partner of India’s Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), discusses the firm's recent expansion efforts including the firm’s new office in Abu Dhabi, offers his views on the changing legal landscape in India, and shares his perspective on the future of Indian law firms in light of market developments.