RERA in Practice: Regulatory Discipline, Litigation Trends, and Strategic Implications for the Indian Real Estate Sector
By Adnan Siddiqui Introduction The enactment of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”) marked a structural shift in the regulation of India’s real estate sector. Prior to RERA, the regulatory landscape was fragmented and largely reactive, relying on general contract law, consumer protection mechanisms, and state-level regulations that proved inadequate to address …
HKEX’s review of issuers’ annual reports for financial year ended in 2024
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published in December 2025 its annual review of listed issuers’ reports for the financial year ended 2024. Together with the review, HKEX updated its Guide on Preparation of Annual Reports setting out recommended disclosure practices for future annual reports.
DOWNSTREAM INVESTMENTS BY FOREIGN-OWNED AND CONTROLLED COMPANIES
INTRODUCTION The regulation of foreign investment in India is governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 ( the “FEMA”), the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (“NDI Rules”), the Consolidated FDI Policy issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”), and the Reserve Bank of India’s (“RBI”) Master Direction …
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Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
INTRODUCTION The Insolvency Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026[1] (hereinafter refereed as the “Act”) received the President’s assent on 6th April, 2026 and was subsequently notified by the legislative department of the Ministry of Law and Justice. It has been introduced to further amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (hereinafter referred to as the “Code”).
Changes to Industrial Safety and Health Act
On April 1, 2026 amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA) took effect as outlined below.
Legal Framework for Foreign Investment in Ukraine: Key Insights for Investors Before Market Entry
Oleksandr Fefelov, Partner, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Alina Borovets, Attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Ukraine’s legal environment for foreign investment is characterized by two distinct features. As a whole, Ukrainian legislation maintains a broad openness to foreign capital, protects investor rights, and offers basic mechanisms for the establishment of …
Operating in Ukraine’s Defence Industry: Legal Risks, Criminal Exposure and Risk Management for Businesses During Wartime
Yana Trynova, Attorney at Law, Dr. iur., Professor, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm The full-scale war has fundamentally reshaped the role of Ukraine’s defence industry. Once a closed and predominantly state-controlled sector, it has evolved into one of the most dynamic areas of the economy, actively attracting private businesses and foreign investment.
Critical minerals and T-MEC: Strategic implications for the mining industry in Mexico.
By: Daniela Vargas Mendoza
Mexico – North America Mining Policy
1) Cancellation of 1,126 Mining Concessions in Mexico 2) U.S. – Mexico Critical Minerals Action Plan 3) Mexico – Canada Strategic Action Plan (February 2026 Trade Mission) By: Joel Antonio González Labrado
UK Global Talent Visa: Up-to-Date Application Guide 2026
The UK Global Talent Route is considered the best immigration route for top-tier professionals in academia, research, arts, and digital technology. In 2026, the United Kingdom continues to prioritise attracting world-class talent, offering a visa category distinct from the Skilled Worker route. Notably, this pathway affords successful applicants significant professional autonomy, including exemption from sponsorship …
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