In this issue
Law firm billing rates survey 2017
Hourly rates have fallen across the board due to fierce competition and alternative fee structures
Notes of caution on merger control
Anand Pathak sheds light on the regulatory pitfalls that remain for parties looking to enter into combinations
The competition lawyer’s handbook
Antitrust regulator releases timely guidance for achieving company best practice
Bumpy road to a green transport plan
The government’s push to adopt higher emission standards and later switch to electric vehicles creates practical challenges, writes Girish Gadgil of Mahindra & Mahindra
Weapons of choice
Are there any downsides to differentiating only on fees?
An eye for a deal
When pursuing mergers and acquisitions, comprehensive due diligence is vital for understanding the target company and identifying potential snags