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21 January 2025 at 13 : 27 PM
Pharma & Healthcare Update: Regulatory Wrap 2024: Medical Research In India
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025 Regulatory Wrap 2024: Medical Research In India The most significant developments in the medical research sector in 2024 are: Six countries notified for considering local clinical trial waiver under Rule 101 of the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules, 2019 Requirement for registration of Clinical Research Organizations introduced CDSCO published draft […]
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20 January 2025 at 16 : 35 PM
M&A Hotline: SEBI amends approval requirements for change in control and ownership of intermediaries
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2025 SEBI amends approval requirements for change in control and ownership of intermediaries SEBI issued a circular on March 26, 2021, laying down the framework for transfer of business and change of control. The circular provides clarifications for unlisted body corporate intermediaries, proprietary firms, and partnership firms regarding the transfer of shareholdings […]
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17 January 2025 at 17 : 54 PM
Dispute Resolution Hotline: Navigating the transition from DIFC-LCIA to DIAC
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2025 Navigating the transition from DIFC-LCIA to DIAC In September 2021, “Decree No34 of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Arbitration Centre” abolished the Dubai International Financial Centre-London Court of International Arbitration (“DIFC-LCIA”) Centre and transferred all its rights and obligations to Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”). The decree provided that all […]
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16 January 2025 at 17 : 55 PM
Dispute Resolution Hotline: NEW SIAC 2025 Rules – Key changes & implications
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025 NEW SIAC 2025 Rules – Key changes & implications Introduction On December 9, 2024, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) unveiled the 7th edition of its arbitration rules (“2025 Rules”). The new 2025 Rules came into effect on January 1, 2025 and mark a significant evolution in arbitration practices. The 2025 Rules, that […]
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15 January 2025 at 17 : 20 PM
Deal Corner: NDA represents Rocketship.vc for its participation in the Series A Funding Round of Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2024 NDA represents Rocketship.vc for its participation in the Series A Funding Round of Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited DEAL BRIEF Rocketship.vc Combo Fund III (“Rocketship”) participated in the Series A funding round of Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited (“Mindgrove”), an Indian semiconductor startup developing high-performance microprocessors based on the open-source RISC-V architecture along […]
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15 January 2025 at 14 : 41 PM
Article: INDIA 2025: The Emerging Powerhouse for Private Equity and M&A Deals
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2025 INDIA 2025: The Emerging Powerhouse for Private Equity and M&A Deals Introduction Global deal-making in 2024 faced uncertainties much different from its predecessors: geopolitical instability caused by the ongoing Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine disputes, pivotal elections in superpowers such as USA and India, rising interest rates causing significant risks of an impending […]
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14 January 2025 at 11 : 56 AM
Tax Hotline: Indian Tribunal rules on principal purpose test!
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025 Indian Tribunal rules on principal purpose test! In a first-of -a-kind decision, the Delhi Tribunal has upheld satisfaction of the principal purpose test (“PPT”) under the India-Luxembourg tax treaty (“Tax Treaty”) and allowed a taxpayer to avail benefits under the Tax Treaty. This is one of the first cases where an […]
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9 January 2025 at 20 : 24 PM
Regulatory Digest: To Be or Not to Be: Unpacking 2024 For Foreign Portfolio Investors
Read MoreJanuary 09, 2025 To Be or Not to Be: Unpacking 2024 For Foreign Portfolio Investors The year 2024 has been transformative for Foreign Portfolio Investors (“FPIs”) in India. Following the regulatory momentum set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) in 2023, last year witnessed further significant developments in the FPI regime. […]
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7 January 2025 at 12 : 58 PM
Legal Update and Technology Law Analysis: India’s New Data Protection Regime, One Step Closer: Draft Compliance Rules Issued
Read MoreJanuary 07, 2025 India’s New Data Protection Regime, One Step Closer: Draft Compliance Rules Issued Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology operationalise various provisions and throw light on the compliance under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, […]
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6 January 2025 at 07 : 56 AM
Corpsec Hotline: Adapting to Change: SEBI’s Updated Listing Regulations Framework for Listed Entities
Read MoreJanuary 06, 2024 Adapting to Change: SEBI’s Updated Listing Regulations Framework for Listed Entities SEBI’s 2024 LODR amendments enhance corporate governance, streamline compliance, and improve shareholder engagement for listed entities. Key changes include mandatory full-time compliance officers, integrated filings to simplify reporting, and exemptions for immaterial RPTs. Shareholder approval for key appointments is now […]
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3 January 2025 at 12 : 28 PM
Article: Key changes to Model Concession Agreements in the Road Sector
Read MoreJanuary 03, 2024 Key changes to Model Concession Agreements in the Road Sector The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had modified the provisions of certain model concession agreements of the Tolling, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer Model (TOT) and Build, Operate and Transfer Model (BOT) in 2024. Model concession agreements being used for monetization […]
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2 January 2025 at 06 : 18 AM
Dispute Resolution Hotline: Is India ready for its own international commercial court?
Read MoreJanuary 02, 2024 Is India ready for its own international commercial court? This article was first published in blogiwia.wordpress.com (December, 2024). Is India ready for its own international commercial court? With the establishment of the Bahrain International Commercial Court and Singapore’s upcoming Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill, the landscape of global dispute […]
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30 December 2024 at 11 : 31 AM
Dispute Resolution Hotline: AI Across the Bar: From Aid to Authority
Read MoreDecember 30, 2024 AI Across the Bar: From Aid to Authority This article was first published in www.lexology.com (December, 2024). From creating dazzling digital art to diagnosing diseases with unparalleled accuracy, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is pushing the boundaries of what is considered possible across numerous industries. Now, AI stands on the brink of revolutionizing […]
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26 December 2024 at 11 : 42 AM
Yes, Governance Matters.: Leveraging Cyber Security Governance as a Strategic Tool for Startups
Read MoreDecember 26, 2024 Leveraging Cyber Security Governance as a Strategic Tool for Startups In this digital age, where a single data breach can shatter years of hard work, cyber governance has become the cornerstone of business stability and consumer confidence. For startups navigating uncharted waters of the digital world, cyber governance is more than […]
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20 December 2024 at 12 : 48 PM
Regulatory Hotline: SEBI Tightens Norms Around Issuance of Offshore Derivative Instruments by FPIs
Read MoreDecember 20, 2024 SEBI Tightens Norms Around Issuance of Offshore Derivative Instruments by FPIs The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) issued a circular on December 17, 2024 titled ‘Measures to address regulatory arbitrage with respect to Offshore Derivative Instruments (“ODIs”) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (“FPIs”) with segregated portfolios vis-à-vis FPIs’ (the “Circular”)1. This follows a […]
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19 December 2024 at 10 : 52 AM
Deal Corner: NDA Represents Siemens Project Ventures GMBH For Its Proposed Sale of 10% shareholding in Bangalore International Airport for USD 255 million
Read MoreDecember 19, 2024 NDA Represents Siemens Project Ventures GMBH For Its Proposed Sale of 10% shareholding in Bangalore International Airport for USD 255 million DEAL BRIEF Siemens Project Ventures GmbH (“Siemens”) has entered into definitive agreements with Fairfax for selling it’s 10% shareholding in Bangalore International Airport Limited (“BIAL”) to Fairfax, for approximately USD […]
