REGULATORY: Green Claims, Real Stakes
India's new greenwashing guidelines, introduced in October 2024, mandate verifiable documentation and third-party certification for environmental marketing claims. Violations of these guidelines carry substantial penalties including fines up to 5 million rupees and potential imprisonment.
India's recent guidelines on…
FORUM: Teething Lessons
India's legal landscape has bloomed with specialised firms this past decade, driven by global deals and complex regulations.
India's Privacy Puzzle
India's draft data protection rules aim to safeguard privacy rights, but also grant extensive governmental discretion and impose stringent compliance requirements, creating uncertainty for businesses across consent management, breach reporting, and cross-border data transfers.
IN HOUSE INSIGHT: Striking the Right Balance Between Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
In-house counsel hold a unique and critical role within any organisation, balancing the dual responsibilities of ensuring legal compliance and upholding ethical standards.
THE Q&A: Kriti Trehan, Data & Co
Kriti Trehan is the founder of Data & Co, a boutique tech law and public policy consultancy.
EXPLAINER: How will the CCI’s investigations into Amazon and Flipkart change e-commerce in India?
India's e-commerce sector is poised for significant changes as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigates allegations against Amazon and Walmart-backed Flipkart.
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.
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.