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.
Game on
Japan is one step closer to becoming a gaming hub after lawmakers submitted a draft plan in December to legalise integrated casino resorts in the island nation. If the legislation is approved, Japan may see its first casino in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which would create jobs, encourage tourism and help boost an economy encumbered with deflation and sluggish growth. International gaming operators are already laying out blueprints for casino resort projects in Japan, which, analysts predict, could become the world’s third largest gambling market. Kanishk Verghese reports with additional reporting by Nathan Layne and Junko Fujita of Reuters
Acquisition of property by foreign interests in Malaysia
Malaysian’s land law is based on the Torrens System, which was originated from South Australia and developed by Sir Robert Torrens. This system is administered by the State Land Offices in Malaysia to ensure an indefeasible title to those included in the register.
Capital opportunities
After a tumultuous 2013, Indonesia’s capital markets have shown cause for cautious optimism at the start of 2014, as shown by the return of foreign capital inflows into the stock market, and the government’s global bond issuance in January being oversubscribed 4.4 times. Despite the encouraging signs, however, Indonesia has plenty to do if it wants to catch up with neighbours like Malaysia and Singapore, finds Ranajit Dam