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Deals of the year 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them
In-house Counsel Awards 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the achievements of the country’s leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams who have been selected as this year’s winners
The A-List 2022-23
Leaders from across various sectors, have provided us with personal accounts of why they prefer to work with certain lawyers and why they consider them outstanding
The business of billing
A climate of competition has kept legal fees stable as lawyers strive to provide certainty and prove their credibility
Enforcing integrity
Insolvency board makes greater use of enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the bankruptcy code
Electric dreams
There are obvious advantages to the adoption of electric vehicles, but a closer look reveals some key challenges holding the country back from making the switch
Condition critical
A conflict has played out before several judicial forums over the fate of Future Retail, a company in grave health with creditors and two of the world’s richest men entangled in its fate
Monkey business
The NSE scandal comprising a mysterious Himalayan yogi, a “group operating officer” who had never worked in the securities market, and a board that looked the other way shows that it takes only a few key individuals to tarnish even a hallowed institution.
VANTAGE POINT
Seen to be green
At a time of heightened environmental consciousness, using green catchphrases and identifiers can be tempting for companies to mislead consumers, writes Sunanda Bharti
New safety net a surety
Surety insurance bonds are adding a level of sophistication to India’s insurance sector while strengthening infrastructure development and the economy at large
Mediation by necessity
With a disputes system in crisis in the country, mediation is the way forward, write Max Life Insurance legal experts Amit Wadhwa and Richa Relhan
CORRESPONDENTS
- All
- Bharucha & Partners
- Chandhiok & Mahajan
- Hammurabi & Solomon
- HSA Advocates
- India Law Offices
- Kochhar & Co
- L&L Partners
- LexOrbis
- Obhan & Associates
- Phoenix Legal
- Rajah & Tann
- Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
- SNG & Partners
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Zero tolerance on inaction by intermediaries regarding content harmful to children
Delhi High Court shoots down YouTube’s ‘mere passive observer’ stand, write Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand
Managing founder disputes in startups
Investors must safeguard themselves from potential disputes arising between founders by having a strong encompassing agreement in place that foresees all possible scenarios
Navigating global privacy laws: Best practices
With privacy laws in rapid development around the world, businesses with global ambitions must implement an effective data strategy and improve ‘data hygiene’ within their organisations
Proxy wars in patent litigation: Not always a viable strategy
A recent decision by the Competition Commission of India has put the lid on infringers with frivolous patent allegations
Rainbow Papers judgment: Clouds loom over IBC
By recognising the state government as a secured creditor, the Rainbow Papers judgment exposes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to incongruous uncertainty
INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
Full speed ahead
India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work
The International A-list 2022-2023
IBLJ identifies the top India-focused international lawyers who have led billion-dollar deals and won over clients
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
ChatGPT and legal
With the rage that it has quickly become, what can we learn about ChatGPT and the legal profession?
Staying on top of data privacy
In this edited extract from a roundtable hosted by India Business Law Journal and Ikigai Law, moderator Sreenidhi Srinivasan and a distinguished panel of global data privacy experts discuss how companies can create globally compliant data privacy policies
Deals of the year 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them
AROUND THE REGION
Tiger’s eye
Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres
Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2023
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Japan’s legal profession
All eyes on foreign investment in the Philippines
Long denied access to full business ownership in the Philippines, foreign investors are poised as new laws are now effective
Legal AI’d
Artificial intelligence will inevitably transform legal practice, but it will take time to realise its full potential. Enormous benefits, and dangerous pitfalls, await the tentative legal user. And careful regulation is also required
Indonesia’s Future Legal Leaders
Asia Business Law Journal has recognised 50 up-and-coming Indonesian lawyers who are poised for further success
Privy Council clarifies proper purpose rule to Bermuda trustee’s powers
In an eagerly anticipated judgment, the privy council voids the decision of the trustee of Bermuda trust, clarifying the boundaries of the trustee's exercise of its powers
Japan outbound investment guide
Legal experts around the globe offer insights for Japanese companies expanding abroad
