ANM Global expands IP practice with acquisition of Gautam & Co
Indian law firm ANM Global has acquired intellectual property boutique Gautam & Co, led by IP expert Gautam Panchal.
Panchal brings over 21 years of experience in IP-related matters, including advisory, transactions, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation across various sectors. He has represented domestic and…
Higher taxes, more investment opportunities: Lawyers react to India’s budget
India’s annual financial budget for 2024-25 was dripping with change. Presented for the ninth time by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the announcements included better rules and taxes for foreign investors, an increase in capital gains tax, new employment generators, a focus on the agriculture supply chain, revival of effective debt recovery systems, and a reduction in customs to promote the local manufacturing sector.
Singhania & Co grows white-collar litigation offering with merger
Indian law firm Singhania & Co (S&Co) has merged with a white-collar litigation specialist firm led by Mahika Varma, who comes on board as a partner.
India’s ANB Legal opens in Dubai, taps veteran lawyer to lead office
Indian law firm ANB Legal has announced the opening of its first international office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of its strategic expansion into the Gulf region.
BCI set to open Indian legal market to UK firms
The Indian legal market is set to open to UK law firms by the end of July, following a closed-door meeting in London on Thursday comprising core members of the Bar Council of India (BCI), the Bar Council of England and Wales, and the UK’s Law Society.
Boutique firm Corp Legex launches with 10 partners
Suman Kumar Jha, a former associate partner at professional services firm Corporate Professionals (CP), has joined hands with former CP attorney Afnaan Siddiqui to co-found corporate legal services boutique Corp Legex Partners.
NDA tax co-head launches own firm
International tax lawyer Dhruv Janssen-Sanghavi has left Nishith Desai Associates (NDA), where he was co-head of the international tax and tax litigation practices, to start his own firm called Janssen-Sanghavi & Associates - International Tax Counsel.
Dentons Link Legal establishes office in Gujarat's GIFT City
Dentons Link Legal has launched a presence in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), a tax-free zone for finance and technology companies located in Gandhinagar, as part of its expansion plans in India's fast-growing legal market.
K Datta expands disputes offering following merger with SSRA Legal
New Delhi-based law firm K Datta & Associates has merged with boutique litigation firm SSRA Legal to bolster its dispute resolution capabilities and expand expertise in business advisory, transactions and tax.
India elections: What to expect from a weaker ruling alliance?
India’s expectations-defying election results on June 4, which left the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 30 seats short of a majority in the lower house of Parliament, has sent shockwaves through the system, with the stock market seeing its worst fall since March 2020.