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.
A time for tie-ups
As Asian law firms find themselves operating in an increasingly globalised space, a number of them are forging alliances across the region in order to offer their clients services across borders. This is particularly evident in Southeast Asia, where with the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) due next year, firms are moving quickly to set up partnerships with overseas peers, and also establish networks like Singapore’s Rajah & Tann has recently done, finds Ranajit Dam
Journeying abroad
With growth grinding to a halt at home, more Japanese companies are expected to follow the likes of Suntory Holdings in acquiring companies overseas to gain a foothold in faster-growing markets. The country’s banks and government agencies, awash with cash, are helping fuel this expansion. Many mid-sized companies too are looking overseas for the first time, with Southeast Asia as a prime target. Japan’s law firms are responding to this trend, and the so-called ‘Big Five’ firms are investing heavily in their outbound plans. Kanishk Verghese reports
Growing optimism
India’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi has infused optimism in the country’s business environment prompting foreign investors to reconsider the country’s prospects and revive their shelved projects. Sensing the upbeat mood, Indian law firms too are expanding faster than ever before, reports Raghavendra Verma