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Future Legal Leaders 2022
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Future Legal Leaders 2022

50 up-and-coming lawyers who are poised for further success
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No escape

By Freny Patel
Uncertain future and heavy taxes may cage aspirations of crypto investors
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Overstepping the mark

The requirement to submit a test licence in the drugs and cosmetics rules goes beyond the ambit of the Parent Act, and is a hindrance to R&D for pharma companies, writes Syngene International's Shreekanth Katti
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Growing a conscience
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Growing a conscience

Current events dictate that ESG considerations are increasing in importance for companies as well as regulators, warns Ashutosh Senger, lead counsel at Florence Capital
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Deals of the Year

The standout deals and disputes of the year, all completed in challenging times
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Running with the bulls

By Georgy Thomas
Retail investors help fuel charge in record year for IPOs
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Cheques and balances
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Cheques and balances

The number of criminal cases filed against cheque defaulters has overwhelmed India’s judicial system. One obvious solution is to decriminalise what is often a civil dispute, but lawyers aren’t convinced that’s the answer. George W Russell reports
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India law firm fee 2021
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Getting the price right

Annual billing rates survey sees a rebound in legal fees
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The A-List 2021

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Return flight

By Freny Patel
Analysis: What propelled Air India’s return to Tata?
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IBLJ In-house Counsel Awards

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Devil in the e-detail

The government is keen to support the growth of online trade, but its draft e-commerce rules could have the opposite effect.
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Who’s in control?

The markets regulator has begun a process to move away from the broad concept of promoter to controlling shareholders in order to better identify who’s in charge. Shivanand Pandit reports
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Do lawyers have an increased responsibility in averting a climate catastrophe? Vandana Chatlani reports
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Burning question

Do lawyers have a duty to help avert a climate catastrophe?
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Keeping up with IP

A panel of Indian experts debate the future of the IP ecosystem in light of monumental developments
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Best Indian law firm websites 2021
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India’s top law firm websites

Which firms are achieving the best online engagement?
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CSRming the fightback
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CSRming the fightback

In-house legal teams have guided companies to understand CSR regulations during the pandemic
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Jumping ship

Several senior foreign lawyers with India expertise have joined new law firms of late. Vandana Chatlani explores what is prompting them to move
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Half empty or half full?

How are law firms viewing the changing times? Our survey taps their sentiments and outlook for the future
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Top foreign law firms in india 2021
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Mapping global expertise

As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, we reveal the top foreign law firms for India work
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No place to hide
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No place to hide

After years of freewheeling on light taxes, a global effort is closing in on big tech to extract a pound of flesh
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Rupee reboot
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Rupee reboot

With the central bank poised to begin the process of adopting an official digital currency, veteran finance adviser Shivanand Pandit assesses the checks and balances needed to safeguard the process
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Gender in justice

Prominent women lawyers in Asia share their experiences of finding success and overcoming gender barriers on the way
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Challenging-taboos
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Challenging tabooze

A conversation with Anand Vijay Jha, about taking on the challenging task of changing the negative social perception of alcohol among policymakers in India’s 28 states and convincing them to tax beer at a lower rate than hard liquor
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Vaccinating your staff
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Vaccinating your staff?

The government has allowed the private sector to step in and vaccinate staff. Pharma legal expert Shantanu Mukherjee and co-author Sampreetha Kumar explain how to navigate setting up a vaccination facility for your employees
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top indian law firms 2021
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Indian Law Firm Awards 2021

The first wave of the pandemic across India came and went and, at one point, life began again, hope was restored, and work seemed to pick up pace. Many law firms announced new hires and partner promotions, and some opened new offices
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panacea or problem
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Panacea or problem?

SPACS have generated tremendous interest in India, but are these re-emerging investment tools really a practical alternative to IPOs and a panacea for reviving capital markets? And just how tightly should they be regulated?
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Tread carefully with TM
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Tread carefully with TM

By Shreekanth Katti and Harry Jose, Syngene International
Companies need to be cautious about using trademark symbols, as improper use can lead to legal hardship
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Spiking the debt balloon

Can the government’s plans for a ‘bad bank’ balance the ledgers and deflate the bubble of non-performing assets plaguing India’s troubled financial sector?
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IP practitioners warn of dire consequences as Intellectual Property Appellate Board gets the chop
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Axed!

IP practitioners warn of dire consequences as Intellectual Property Appellate Board gets the chop
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International-A-list
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International A-List 2021

The top 100 foreign lawyers for India-related matters
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Insurance in bloom

Foreign insurers are cautiously optimistic over the decision to allow 74% FDI in the sector
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M&A tax takeaways
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Tax takeaways

The 2021-22 budget was a restrained exercise that prioritised tidying up tax administration, and while the tweaks may not have grabbed headlines, they are sure to have an impact
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Future legal leaders

50 up-and-coming lawyers who are making a name for themselves in the profession
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Crypto-crossroads
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Crypto crossroads

A jump in value of bitcoin has sparked renewed interest among investors. How will Indian regulators respond?
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Not happy

Amazon isn’t smiling about the Reliance-Future deal, arguing that it will call into question the enforcement of contracts
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Deals of the Year

A turbulent year did not deter deal makers and their legal advisers from closing cutting-edge transactions
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Secrets to success

The top 10 performance-enabling habits of India’s elite lawyers
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The A-List 2020

India Business Law Journal reveals the country’s most recommended lawyers and legal icons in 2020
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labour law
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Will it work?

The government is working to implement newly codified labour laws, but how will they fare in a transformed working environment? Ragini Rastogi reports
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compulsory licensing
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Profit v losses

As an elusive covid-19 vaccine draws closer, big pharma is licking its lips at the monetary potential of what could be a virtually limitless ongoing global demand. But governments may use compulsory licensing regulation to tilt the scale towards affordability as the death toll escalates
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Protection in paralysis

With India’s legal enforcement machinery neutralised by lockdown, infringement activity has climbed to an all-time high. What can IP owners do to stay afloat?
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Crisis point

Faced with the greatest challenge in recent memory, law firms are ripping up the rule book in their battle for survival
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Billions on the line

Vodafone has won a crucial arbitration award on huge tax demands, but can the government afford to let this dispute go?
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All rise

Advocates and court administrators are navigating the technology and direction of virtual courts like never before, but is enough being done to make these forums smooth and accessible?
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Destination disinvestment?

Selling off public sector enterprises could be the key to strengthening a sluggish economy. Will a new privatization drive succeed where earlier attempts have failed?
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Evolving doors

A reluctance to opt for litigation during the pandemic has seen new opportunities for arbitrators and other alternative dispute resolution practitioners
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Just virtually

The pandemic has pushed courts to undergo a technological evolution, but is it working?
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international law firm in india 2020
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A cut above the rest

The leading international law firms for India-related matters
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negotiation
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The power of persuasion

A critical part of a lawyer’s job is being a good negotiator. It requires people skills, well-ordered priorities and a positive approach to doing business
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smart contracts
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What’s blocking the chain?

Blockchain can be a disruptive technology for the administration of smart contracts in the financial sector if some regulatory hurdles are cleared
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non-compete
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Keeping competitors at bay

It is well-settled law that a non-compete obligation in an employment contract in India is unenforceable after termination of the employment. However, an acquirer in an M&A transaction can require a promoter to not compete with the business that he is selling
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financial
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A tool for financial trouble

Widely reported troubles at Yes Bank, IL&FS, DHFL and others have exposed inadequacies in the insolvency resolution regime for distressed banking and finance companies. Mohit Shukla, the legal head of Barclays India, argues that now is a perfect time to introduce a new composite code to address these shortcomings and rebuild public trust
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Surviving a ‘new normal’

India Business Law Journal teamed up with prominent arbitrator Ashok Sharma and a stellar panel of GCs to debate how in-house legal teams should rise to the unprecedented challenges facing Indian companies in a post-lockdown environment
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privacy
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Are you being watched?

Governments adopting trace-and-track apps to prevent the spread of the pandemic have raised questions about the ‘right balance’ between pandemic response and privacy considerations
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relief
Features

Slowing the free fall

With the COVID-19 outbreak, the government has introduced a lockdown to limit the spread of the virus among the population, while introducing a raft of measures to protect businesses
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Home and safe?

With COVID-19 forcing companies to implement work-from-home policies, Jim Fitzsimmons helps us understand the cybersecurity risks posed by a remote workforce
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India
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Indian Law Firm Awards 2020

In this difficult and dynamic environment, India Business Law Journal’s editorial team was once again tasked with selecting the winners of the Indian Law Firm Awards. Our decisions are based on thousands of nominations and endorsements received from in-house counsel, other senior corporate executives and legal professionals around the world, as well as hundreds of submissions from Indian law firms
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Shining a light on unsafe practices

Inadequate enforcement of Indian standards has encouraged spurious manufacturers to put unsafe products on the market
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Diversity adversity

Supreme Court Justices Dhananjaya Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi recently passed a ruling that enables women officers to serve as army commanders. The court also granted women officers the right to extended permanent service – a privilege that previously applied only to men. While the order affords women army officers the rights they deserved long ago, it does not fix overnight the backward views and stubborn stereotypes that persist within the corridors of power, be it those in the army or elsewhere.
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A new dawn

As employers wake up to the reality of COVID-19, how can they minimize risks for employees and ensure business continuity?
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The International A-List 2020

Of the hundreds of lawyers around the world who claim to be India experts, which ones are leading the field? To find out, India Business Law Journal sought answers from a large number of professionals, mainly experienced lawyers at Indian law firms and India-focused in-house counsel around the world.
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India unplugged

As the country grapples with the dual realities of Digital India and being the ‘internet shutdown capital of the world’, it analyses a recent Supreme Court judgment challenging blackout actions in Kashmir
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trade
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Bridges not barriers

Membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership would allow India to overcome its stunted trading relationship with its neighbours
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family
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Securing the family silver

Why many wealthy Indians are shifting capital overseas
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Juggling act

How conflicting interests shaped the data protection bill
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insolvency
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Pecking order

This article explores the tensions that arise between the powers of the court in policing the implementation and proper interpretation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (code), the limits on the rights of the corporate debtor during the insolvency process, and the powers of the insolvency resolution professional (IRP) in these circumstances
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Looking beyond litigation for resolving disputes
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Courting mediation

The Singapore Convention brings hope to businesses looking for a faster route to dispute resolution
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Rising Stars 2019

Jostling for position, arguably a useful skill when employed in moderation, has been elevated to a high art form in India, be it on busy highways or in professional life. While six or seven law firms dominate the legal market, a universe of medium and small firms of varying expertise and reputation are elbowing their way forward
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In the hot seat

Baker McKenzie’s first Asian global chair discusses India, trade war and the firm’s future
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Future of India's leading law firms: India’s corporate law firms have invested so much. What will happen to India’s iconic law firms when the time comes for their well-known partners to bow out
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Framing a future

Succession planning at India's iconic law firms
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Intelligence report

The A-List 2019

The fourth annual edition of the A-List is a continuation of India Business Law Journal’s efforts to recognize India’s most outstanding lawyers. This year, in order to acknowledge the grandees of the legal profession, as well as recognizing our regular 100 A-List of highly talented practitioners, we identify 35 legal “icons”.
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A fine balance

Merging the wants of employers and employees is no easy task
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State of play

Indian law firms face a daunting pace attack from big accountancy firms amid a slow-wicket economy. On top of this, in-house counsel are facing up to more work internally, leaving less for law firms.
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An Asian mosaic

Senior women lawyers across Asia share personal stories of successes, struggles and strategies for a more inclusive legal profession.
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artificial intelligence
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The AIs have it

AI's rise demands regulatory reboot
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Private equity
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Watch your step

Steering clear of conflicts of interest in private equity
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Features

Under attack

In-house counsel snaps back at US IP report's rebuke of India
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top foreign law firm india 2019
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Leaders of the pack

Against the complex political and economic backdrop, India Business Law Journal reveals the India-related achievements and activities of law firms across the globe
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Taking stock

Assessing the impact of GDPR a year since introduction
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Wish list

What lawyers want from the new government
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accounting firms
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In a bind

A blurred demarcation between lawyers and accountants raises interesting questions about the future structure of law firms.
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Running in circles

New advertising laws: A move away from self-regulation
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Grounded

Why did Jet Airways' creditors stall on initiating bankruptcy proceedings?
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Parliament in numbers

A look back at the Lok Sabha's performance in the past five years compared with the two previous terms
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Inside out

Complying wtih India's amended insider trading regulations
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Features

Weak links

Anti-counterfeiting measures in draft e-commerce policy risk slowing down online trade in India
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The battle continues

Candid conversations with women litigators
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The International A-List 2019

World's top 100 India-focused legal experts revealed
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Risky business

Akhil Prasad: How to implement sound risk management practices
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best indian law firms 2019
Intelligence report

Indian Law Firm Awards 2019

We unveil the country’s top law firms after an extensive survey of in-house counsel and international lawyers
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Trolls and trash talk

What to do when staff badmouth your company on social media
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A burning issue

Fire safety laws: More than a tick-box exercise
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Intelligence report

In a soup

The Legal Metrology Department turns up the heat on companies
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Features

In sickness & health

ACC's Rajiv Choubey writes on how IBC ties the fate of companies and stakeholders
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2018: The year that was

A look back at the major legal developments that dominated headlines
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Intelligence report

Help us identify the top India-focused foreign lawyers

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Intelligence report

Rising Stars 2018

50 up-and-coming law firms that are making a mark on the legal market
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Gender no bar

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Blowing the whistle

How HR and legal departments should work together to resolve harassment complaints
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Weighed down

Looking beyond the law to ensure gender parity
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India's #MeToo movement | India Business Law Journal
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A call to arms

#MeToo movement reignites debate on sexual harassment in the workplace
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Deciphering data privacy

Forging a new path for data localization
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Law firm billing rates survey 2018

Hourly fees are up, but clients still call the shots
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Intelligence report

The A-List 2018

India's most recommended lawyers revealed
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What’s the deal?

Fighting for control

Two regulators tussle over jurisdiction
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Lending a hand

Gauging the role of social responsibility in law firms
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Parliament: the monsoon session

New legislation from parliament’s monsoon session
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Immoral compass?

When the patent office acts as India’s conscience
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India's legal industry
Intelligence report

The state of India’s legal market

An assessment of the prevailing trends in the legal profession
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What’s the deal?

Open market for fake goods

The current system does not create a sufficient deterrence to counterfeiters
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A touch of disruption

The legal sector must prepare for the growing commercialization of AI and blockchain technology
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Features

Hitting the mark

With managing partners being primary rainmakers, are revenue targets useful for lawyers?
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Market pulse

Federal & Rashmikant to split

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What’s the deal?

Caught in the firing line

How law firms and in-house teams avoid conflicts of interest
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Features

Skipping justice

What an English court's decision means for tycoons on the run
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Today’s general counsel performs many roles | India Business Law Journal
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One head, many hats

A modern-day general counsel’s role goes much beyond a lawyer on a payroll
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top international firms in india 2018
Intelligence report

High fliers

Top foreign law firms for India-related work
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An article about GDPR and it's impact on India
Intelligence report

Locked in

How EU’s GDPR affects Indian companies
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