Phoenix Legal promotes two lawyers as associate partners
Phoenix Legal promotes Meera Murali and Simant Satapathy as associate partners
First legal entrepreneur winner of We Women Want Shakti Award
Legal League Consulting founder Bithika Anand is the first legal entrepreneurship industry member to receive the We Women Want Shakti Award
ANI v OpenAI ruling: Reading the tea leaves
In-house legal teams that adapt now will be better placed for the final judgment after the first ruling on AI training and copyright
Former head of international arbitration quits CAM to join SAM
Shaneen Parikh joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in its dispute resolution practice in Mumbai
Recognition at last
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 could formalise law firms, mandate registration and admit foreign practices
When seniority demands separation
Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change
Sanjay Kumar and Mrinal Kumar launch law firm Clarvis Legal
Advocate-on-record Sanjay Kumar and advocate Mrinal Kumar launch full-service law firm Clarvis Legal
Indian government raises USD3.3bn in 6.5% LIC stake sale
Firms chart the landmark sale of a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), raising INR315 billion (USD3.3 billion)
EDITOR’S PICKS
When seniority demands separation
Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change
A new executive order
As law firms embrace professional management, are meddling partners driving talent away?
IBLJ Regional Law Firm Awards, 2026
Rewarding legal excellence in firms with their main operations outside Delhi and Mumbai
Godrej to acquire Kanakadurga Finance’s gold loan business
SNG & Partners and Khaitan & Co have counselled on Godrej Finance acquiring Kanakadurga Finance’s gold loan business for an undisclosed amount
Thought leadership from premier law firms
- All
- ADP Law Offices
- Anand and Anand
- AZB & Partners
- Bharucha & Partners
- Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- BMR Legal
- DSK Legal
- JSA
- Khaitan & Co
- Kochhar & Co
- Obhan Mason
- Phoenix Legal
- Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
- SNG & Partners
- Wadhwa Law Offices
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Land of opportunity? Investing in India’s defence sector
India’s defence market surges as foreign investors back indigenisation, M&A and strategic partnerships under reforms
RBI tightening rules on financial product marketing
RBI tightens rules on bank product advertising, sales and consent under 2026 amendment, which takes effect in January 2027
New ICC Arbitration Rules modernise dispute resolution
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 modernise procedures, enhance efficiency, transparency, case management and expedite dispute resolution
India’s role in UN tax co-operation convention
UN Framework Convention, International Tax Co-operation, Developing Country Representation, Taxing Rights Allocation, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
Rethinking due diligence for Indian AI deals
AI investments in India demand layered diligence across data, IP, governance, compliance and talent
PMLA free pass dilutes insolvency moratorium
NCLAT limits NCLT oversight as Enforcement Directorate withdraws corporate debtor funds despite IBC moratorium ruling
Zee-Nykaa copyright dispute and music licensing models in India
Zee-Nykaa copyright row highlights limits of Instagram music licences for commercial reels in India’s economy
M&A in AI: Redefining dealmaking
When AI cannot be built quickly, boards must acquire capability and rethink India’s M&A playbook
Thought leadership from premier law firms
Correspondents
- All
- ADP Law Offices
- Anand and Anand
- AZB & Partners
- Bharucha & Partners
- Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- BMR Legal
- DSK Legal
- JSA
- Khaitan & Co
- Kochhar & Co
- Obhan Mason
- Phoenix Legal
- Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
- SNG & Partners
- Wadhwa Law Offices
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Sidley Austin, Linklaters drive historic Laos bond offering
Majority state-owned power producer EDL-Generation Public Company’s USD300 million landmark bond issuance is the first by a Laos corporation
The dark patterns regime: From guidelines to enforcement
As billions are lost each year, India cracks down on dark patterns with CCPA guidelines and sectoral action
Land of opportunity? Investing in India’s defence sector
India’s defence market surges as foreign investors back indigenisation, M&A and strategic partnerships under reforms
Grandway brings in partners for Suzhou and Shanghai offices
Grandway Law Offices hires Xu Wei, Zhu Ting and Yang Yu as partners, strengthening its capital markets and intellectual property practices
CAM, Khaitan, Latham guide Dhoot’s USD322m IPO in India
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co and Latham and Watkins assist on Dhoot Transmission’s INR30.6 billion (USD322 million) IPO in India.
TMI Associates, Simmons & Simmons steer Panasonic acquisition
Midas Atlantic Partners and the Najafi Companies plan to acquire Panasonic Industry’s European Power and Battery Control Solutions business.
Keppel Group sells 40% equity in Vietnam real estate project
Keppel Group divests 40% equity in Ho Chi Minh City real estate development Empire City for SGD343 million (USD270 million)
South Korean firms Barun Law, Dongin Law in merger talks
South Korean law firms Barun Law and Dongin Law Group are in discussions regarding a potential merger.
RBI tightening rules on financial product marketing
RBI tightens rules on bank product advertising, sales and consent under 2026 amendment, which takes effect in January 2027
Rethinking due diligence for Indian AI deals
AI investments in India demand layered diligence across data, IP, governance, compliance and talent
Mutual consent centres bilateral energy projects
India-Japan JCM RoI operationalises bilateral credits with dual approvals, flexible sharing and 10-year crediting cap
Negotiation priorities for Japanese investors in India
India-Japan M&A shifts to tech-led acquisitions, tighter risk allocation, governance planning and licensing scrutiny
Setting up a GCC in India
Designing India GCCs involves vehicle, location, labour, data, pricing and transfer pricing compliance for strategic durability
Standard essential patents: Stakes for Japanese automakers
Japan automakers’ India boom meets SEP risk, with connected-vehicle standards triggering long-term FRAND licensing exposure
Flaws diverting Delhi’s draft EV policy
Delhi EV policy shifts to bans, but incentives, supply contingencies and financing gaps threaten delivery
Nurturing digital adoption with light-touch regulation
India’s light-touch AI and data rules enable innovation with clear, risk-based compliance for investors
Impact investing: Do use of proceeds clauses actually work?
Use of proceeds clauses in India need monitoring, audit rights and enforceable remedies are beyond covenants
Policy, process and delay in arbitral challenges
India’s Supreme Court reinforces arbitration finality where due process objections cannot derail awards or restart proceedings
Expert analysis of contemporary legal issues
Setting up a GCC in India
Designing India GCCs involves vehicle, location, labour, data, pricing and transfer pricing compliance for strategic durability
Taking the Pune advantage
Pune a balanced hub for investment, manufacturing, technology, GCCs and compliant market entry strategies
India’s changing labour law regime
India’s four Labour Codes mark a historic shift, unifying 29 laws and reshaping wages, work and compliance
Chennai: A future with data governance
Chennai leads India’s DPDPA rollout, uniting cybersecurity, AI and data centre growth into future-ready governance frameworks
ANI v OpenAI ruling: Reading the tea leaves
In-house legal teams that adapt now will be better placed for the final judgment after the first ruling on AI training and copyright
When seniority demands separation
Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change
IBLJ Regional Law Firm Awards, 2026
Rewarding legal excellence in firms with their main operations outside Delhi and Mumbai
A new executive order
As law firms embrace professional management, are meddling partners driving talent away?
The foreign law firms leading on India
Now in its 20th year, IBLJ's flagship survey identifies the international firms that stand out for their expertise and impact on India-related mandates
A postcard from India
Chris Parsons shares his reflections on the Indian legal market’s transformation from 2005 to 2025
AAA tools up with AI
As AAA turns 100, CEO Bridget McCormack discusses ICDR growth and responsible AI tools reshaping arbitration services globally
Chennai’s legal fabric
Chennai’s legal ecosystem goes beyond litigation as the port city has a high court legacy, specialised practices, local insight and relationship-driven advocacy
Ministry seeks input on draft streamlining TV, radio rules
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seeks stakeholder input on the draft telecommunications rules 2026
SEBI proposes ODR framework for India’s securities markets
The SEBI issues a consultation paper on improvements to the online dispute resolution (ODR) framework for securities markets in India
BCI seeks comments on draft amendments to Advocates Act
The draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been released seeking comment on proposed rules for foreign lawyers and law firms operating in India, as well as protecting the interests of Indian peers
IBBI proposes one-stop solution digital insolvency platform
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is seeking stakeholder input on a proposed unified digital Integrated Platform for Insolvency Ecosystem (iPIE)
Arbitration case winner decides execution path of award
Decree holders can choose the execution path of an arbitration award they have won, the Punjab and Haryana High Court says
OpenAI secures first win in India copyright row against ANI
Delhi High Court hands ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, its first win in a copyright row with Indian news agency ANI
CCI absolves Godrej, 15 others over anti-competitive claims
The CCI exonerates Godrej & Boyce Mfg and 15 other defendants accused of anti-competitive practices involving government tenders
Recognition at last
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 could formalise law firms, mandate registration and admit foreign practices
A postcard from India
Chris Parsons shares his reflections on the Indian legal market’s transformation from 2005 to 2025
Rebalancing bank-NBFC relationships
Co-lending needs greater parity amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, argues Nishant Kotak, head of legal at DSP Group
Choosing ideal lawyers
How can companies identify the right lawyer? A China Business Law Journal survey reveals what factors are truly driving the choices of general counsel
Retirement cost creep
Asia ageing strains pensions, workforces and reforms across jurisdictions as governments and employers adapt fast
Going ‘AI-native’
Veteran counsel, tech CEO unpack ‘AI-native’ legal adoption
Goliath’s GC
TSMC general counsel Sylvia Fang charts rise of Taiwan’s semiconductor giant on the world stage and the multijurisdictional challenges
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and Legal Icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most recognised lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Taiwan’s top law firms
CBLJ Forum Beijing 2026
More than 70 legal experts and industry leaders shared insights at our Beijing forum, exploring solutions to businesses’ key legal challenges
A-List: Bangladesh 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in Bangladesh
