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.
India’s hour of doubt
The recent statement from Leif Lybecker Eskesen, HSBC’s chief economist for India, describing the country as "a gasping elephant" would have been unthinkable a few years ago, as would have been the comment from Jim O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs.
Special Profile: Philipa Stone, Freehills
Even rival firms grudgingly admit that Freehills’ Philippa Stone is one of the leading lights of the profession. She speaks with ALB about equity raisings, M&A and diversity in the Australian market.
Thinking outside the box
Using a BVI/Cayman Islands incorporated company when undertaking business in Hong Kong or Singapore - British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands companies (Offshore Companies) have been utilised in Hong Kong (HK) and Singapore for many years in respect of cross border transactions, as a property holding vehicle or as a listing vehicle.