ArticleBPL Medical Acquires UK Based PenlonBPL Medical Technologies, a leading Indian medical devices company backed by global investment bank Goldman Sachs, has acquired UK-based Penlon Ltd.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
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ArticleNegotiating Tax Indemnities In Cross-Border Private Equity And M&A DealsThe past year has several developments in the regulatory and tax landscape which shapes the contours of tax indemnities typically negotiated in cross-border deals.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates
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ArticleGodrej Properties Launches USD 275 Million Residential Development FundGodrej Properties Ltd raised USD 275 million for Godrej Residential Investment Program II (GRIP II), a pool of capital to invest in residential projects, from a clutch of investors with Dutch pension...IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
ArticlePledging Of Shares: Do Lenders Need To Rethink Their Strategy?In this article we discuss the recent issues that has come to light in respect of pledging of shares. We cover aspects relating to challenges faced by lenders in invocation ...IndiaFinance and BankingNishith Desai Associates
ArticleRevising The FDI Policy For E-CommerceForeign direct investment (FDI) policy in e-commerce sector has been in focus.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorNishith Desai Associates
VideoRound Table + Webinar India Budget 2016 (Mar 02, 2016) (Video Content)Round Table + Webinar India Budget 2016 (Mar 02, 2016).IndiaGovernment, Public SectorNishith Desai Associates
ArticleLateral Entry For Judiciary Too – This May Be The Good IdeaGiven the pendency of cases in India and the shortfall in judiciary strength, it may be a good idea to appoint judges on a short-term basis to reduce the backlog of cases in India.IndiaLaw Department PerformanceNishith Desai Associates
ArticleArbitration Bill 2018 – Regressive And RetrogradeThe Arbitration & Conciliation ( Amendment) Bill, 2018 is due to be placed before the Rajya Sabha. If passed in its current form it will set up a regulator for arbitration in India …IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNishith Desai Associates
ArticleEnforcement of BIT Awards At Bay In India As The Courts Rule Out The Applicability Of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act 1996In two cases before Indian courts involving investment treaty arbitration, the Courts have opined that the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 does not apply to investment treaty arbitration.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNishith Desai Associates
ArticleEnforcing Monetary Awards In India: Navigating Forex Rates And DatesWith cross-border dispute resolution on the rise, currency variations and exchange rate fluctuations remain a concern in enforcement of foreign awards and decrees. IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNishith Desai Associates
ArticlePower Of Courts To Refer Non-Signatories To ArbitrationIn the context of foreign-seated arbitrations, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that non-signatories to an agreement may be referred to arbitration in certain circumstances such as in caseIndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNishith Desai Associates
ArticleStamping Of The Underlying Contract For A Valid Arbitration Clause - An 'Existential' CrisisWhen the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act) was amended in 2015, insertion of Section 11(6A) limited the scope of court inquiry to only the ‘existence' of an arbitration IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNishith Desai Associates
ArticleThe Scope Of Foreign Lawyers And Firms To Practice In India (Bar Council Of India V AK Balaji)In March 2018, the Indian Supreme Court in Bar Council of India v AK Balaji decided on the scope of foreign lawyers and firms to practice in India.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNishith Desai Associates
ArticleThe TRAI's Regulation To Protect Net Neutrality In IndiaEarlier this year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued the Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations 2016.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentNishith Desai Associates
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VideoWebinar: India Mauritius Tax Treaty Amended (Capital Gains Tax Benefit Under Mauritius / Singapore Treaties Fall Away): Impact On India Focused Funds And PE/M&A Structures (May 12, 2016) (Video Content)Webinar: India Mauritius Tax Treaty Amended (Capital Gains Tax Benefit under Mauritius / Singapore treaties fall away): Impact on India Focused Funds and PE/M&A Structures (May 12, 2016).IndiaTaxNishith Desai Associates
Article2i Capital Invests In Swan Energy Limited2i Capital PCC, a private equity fund established in Mauritius, has acquired a 10% stake (approx.) in Swan Energy Limited for USD 70 million (approx.). MauritaniaCorporate/Commercial LawNishith Desai Associates