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.
Japan country report: ASEAN promises
Japan’s outbound M&A deals have picked up immensely in recent years. But a depreciating yen, hastened by the BOJ’s unprecedented stimulus, threatens to slow overseas investment. Nonetheless, Japanese companies believe that the future for growth lies overseas - Southeast Asia is a lucrative target, reports Kanishk Verghese
Japan country report: Aircraft finance takes off
Japan’s big banks are fast expanding into global aircraft financing and leasing, find Taiga Uranaka of Reuters and Kanishk Verghese of ALB
Offshore choices
As offshore financial centres compete with each other for new business, they are promoting the specialties they have developed over time. And while they tend to offer a generally similar corporate environment, there are important characteristics that set them apart for prospective clients, finds Raghavendra Verma