The last eight years have seen a paradigm shift in Indian arbitration law. The 2024 Bill to amend the (Indian) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 seeks to bring the arbitration process in line with international practice, limit court intervention, and increase the efficiency of arbitration. The 2024 Bill is being looked at as a means to provide more certainty to foreign investors for enforcement of contracts and to establish India as an international arbitration hub.
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Noor Kapdi Steps Down After more than 7 years in the role.
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The Supreme Court reinforced that the principle of equal treatment, codified in Section 18 of the Arbitration Act, is applicable at all stages of arbitration, including the appointment of arbitrators.
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While the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 offers promising opportunities for India’s aviation sector, challenges like infrastructure gaps, rising fuel costs, and pilot shortages must be addressed. For the Bill to be effective, it needs to create a supportive environment for sustainable growth.
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BW Legal World’s Ashima Ohri gets talking with the NDA Team to find out how the firm looks at Research & Development and Thought Leadership, including their project management system, the structure and significance of the Continuing Education (CE) sessions, and the firm’s outlook toward the investment that goes into it all. An interview and an explainer, this piece captures keen insights from Dr. Nishith Desai and Milind Mundankar that you wouldn’t want to miss.
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Nishith Desai Associates, acted as the transaction counsel for Sofina and advised them on legal and regulatory aspects, including negotiation and finalization of the transaction documents and closing of the round.
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This article explores recent developments in India’s dispute and competition landscape to understand the evolution of business practices and policy regimes in these areas. It also provides insights on the next steps for enhancing enforcement efficiency in these areas.
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The team at Argus Partners consisted of Rachika Agrawal Sahay (Partner), Siddhant Satapathy (Principal Associate), Mrinal Mishra (Senior Associate), and Govind Sharma (Associate).
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While India’s M&A landscape remains on an upward trajectory, future success will largely depend on fostering inclusive and holistic growth. In India, the demographics are such that as businesses reach a critical mass, they see an exponential rise in valuations, given India’s growing per capita income and market size.
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Interim finance is emerging as a high-yield, credit avenue. Super priority status and CoC-blessed borrowing keep much better protected. However, lenders/investors should be aware of potential risks like delays in insolvency resolution and security quality deterioration. The right moment to invest is typically after CoC formation and resolution plan approval, when there is some clarity about the quality of the resolution application and the prospect of resolution.
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