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.
The AEC approaches: Is Indonesia ready?
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is due to be established by the end of the year, which should encourage trade and attract investment into the region. The liberalisation and integration of ASEAN members’ capital markets has been a key focus area in the lead up to the AEC. Some analysts have claimed that the success of the AEC’s capital markets will be heavily dependent on the participation of Indonesia, ASEAN’s largest economy and most populous nation. But how ready is Indonesia? Meanwhile, Indonesia’s legal market has been busy, with a number of local firms looking to forge alliances with regional and international players in preparation for the new AEC era. Kanishk Verghese reports
Q&A with David Zemans, Milbank's Asia managing partner
David Zemans, Asia managing partner at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, speaks to Ranajit Dam about the firm’s strategy for growth in the region, how it is adapting to the needs of an evolving Asian market, and the importance of attracting and retaining the best talent.
ASEAN Potential
2015 is slated to be the year when the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) kicks off, and the Southeast Asian economic bloc looks all set to drive offshore growth, finds Chris Horton