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Mr Rabindra Jhunjhunwala is a Partner and a senior member in the Corporate Law Practice in the Mumbai office. He started with the firm in its Kolkata office in 1990 and co-founded the Mumbai office in 2001. His practice spans a range of areas, including domestic and cross border M&A, transaction documentation work and advises his clients regularly on all aspects of foreign investments (both inbound and outbound).
While organisations are becoming more competent and experienced in cross-border acquisitions by acknowledging the importance of comprehensive planning and tapping the expertise of external advisors to conduct thorough due diligence, it is still advisable to remain cautious as one navigates through global economic and political instability.
Read MoreOne of the most disruptive developments impacting deal-making in India in 2020 came on account of geopolitical dynamics (i.e. border tensions with China) rather than the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, owing to the geopolitical tensions between India and China at the Indo-China border, the Indian Government issued directions restricting all investments coming into India from entities situated in countries bordering India (including China). In this article, we analyse the implications of the restrictions introduced by the Indian Government on foreign investments in India and provide a high-level overview of FDI screening measures introduced in major countries around the world.
Read MoreKhaitan & Co comes up with another useful compilation of key measures undertaken by the government during COVID 19
Read MoreKhaitan & Co compiles a report on key measures undertaken by the government during COVID 19
Read MoreWith 153 Partners and 20 Counsel, the overall leadership count of Khaitan & Co is at 173 across our offices in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai & New Delhi.
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