India’s bid to become a hub for international commercial arbitration
January 5, 2017
As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India is a party to many international commercial arbitrations and the government is making efforts …
India introduces new bankruptcy code
December 7, 2016
India’s new insolvency and bankruptcy code came into force last week, raising hopes that failing companies will be recognised and wound up much quicker in the future…
Brands – Role and liability of celebrity endorsers
November 11, 2016
The marketing and advertising industry has grown as an organised industry using innovative ideas that are designed to …
Anti-Trust & Competition Special Report
October 14, 2016
Keeping Hong Kong competitive Rose Webb, chief executive officer of the Competition Commission of Hong Kong, talks about the city’s new Competition Ordinance. Recent examples of consent decrees in Korea and their implications The system, introduced in 2011, is expected to be used more actively in the future as companies have begun to view it as a viable way to resolve free-trade cases, write Chang-Ho Kum, Kenneth T Kim and Jin Woo Hwang of Yoon & Yang. Levelling the playing field in the Philippines Until last year, the Philippines was the only founding member of Asean that did not have a comprehensive competition law in place. Francisco Ed Lim, Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad, Eric R Recalde of ACCRALAW review the Philippine Competition Act. India: The ‘single economic entity’ defence Although India’s competition law framework is in its early stages, the Competition Commission has reviewed several cases where the ‘single economic entity’ defence has been raised. Ritika Ganju and Ankur Verma of Phoenix Legal analyse the precedent.
India: The ‘single economic entity’ defence
October 14, 2016
Although India’s competition law framework is in its early stages, the Competition Commission has reviewed several cases where the ‘single economic entity’ defence has been raised. Ritika Ganju and Ankur Verma of Phoenix Legal analyse the precedent.
Radical changes in FDI policy towards single-brand retail and e-commerce sectors
October 12, 2016
The Government of India in the recent past has taken a slew of far-reaching measures to ease foreign investment in …
India: Projects, energy and natural resources
October 5, 2016
Inc’: Vishakhapatnam Refinery Modernization Project approved; Government approves incorporation of Sagarmala Development Company; New policy framework for long-term coal supply linkage released; and Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves setting up of a 1980MW thermal power plant in UP …
India: Corporate and commercial update
October 5, 2016
Including: The Constitution (One Hundred And First Amendment) Act; The Foreign Direct Investment Policy; and The Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Fourth Amendment Rules …
India: Disputes
October 5, 2016
Whether two Indian parties can choose a foreign seat of arbitration? An unsolved mystery …
India: Brands – Role & liability of celebrity endorsers
October 5, 2016
The marketing and advertising industry has grown as an organised industry using innovative ideas, which are designed to engage the aspirations of the viewers and form a bond with the public.
India: Brands – Role & liability of celebrity endorsers
October 5, 2016
The marketing and advertising industry has grown as an organised industry using innovative ideas, which are designed to engage the aspirations of the viewers and form a bond with the public.
India: IP update
October 5, 2016
Including: The jurisdiction challenge for IP owners; and Protection of TPMs …
Clasis Law India Newsletter – August Edition
September 21, 2016
Radical changes in the FDI policy, key judgments passed by the Supreme Court of India as well as changes in corporate and commercial matters are featured in this edition.
Radical changes in the Foreign Direct Investment regime
September 9, 2016
INDIA- It is observed that India has the potential to attract even more foreign investment which could be achieved by liberalising …
Clasis Law India Newsletter – July Edition
August 17, 2016
This edition covers the liberalized FDI regime, as well as certain key judgments passed by the Supreme Court of India, changes in corporate and commercial matters and updates in projects, energy and natural resources and IP sectors.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
July 12, 2016
According to the World Bank, India is ranked 136 among 189 countries on the parameter of resolving insolvency and ….
Compulsory licensing of patents in India: a human rights issue as well!
June 1, 2016
The compulsory licensing regime in India has always been embroiled in controversy, more so when it involves compulsory …
A take on Budget 2016
April 18, 2016
Union Budget 2016 was presented amid a complex political situation arising out of the intolerance …
Review of the various initiatives launched by the government in 2015
March 22, 2016
The government of India, in the year 2015, announced a slew of schemes to catalyse foreign investment in areas that would help in …
M&A
January 19, 2016
Our M&A Report includes SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s article ‘Further liberalisation and consolidation of the banking sector’ and Phoenix Legal’s contribution ‘M&A Booster – New Companies Act has it all easy and clean’. You’ll also find a Cover Story compiling thoughts from numerous sources throughout the region entitled ‘M&A Report: a year opened with expectation’.
M&A
January 19, 2016
Our M&A Report includes SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s article ‘Further liberalisation and consolidation of the banking sector’ and Phoenix Legal’s contribution ‘M&A Booster – New Companies Act has it all easy and clean’. You’ll also find a Cover Story compiling thoughts from numerous sources throughout the region entitled ‘M&A Report: a year opened with expectation’.
CCI rulings in the e-commerce sector: paving the pathway for a virtual marketplace
January 19, 2016
In this article, Phoenix Legal representatives discuss the anti-trust aspects of online portals, noting how easily dominance can be achieved due to pros such as price comparison and doorstep delivery. Has the innovation of the online marketplace increased competition by generating more businesses or made it so that only the big boys can compete?
India’s pharmaceuticals sector: towards a healthier growth
January 19, 2016
In their article, Phoenix Legal’s Kripi Kathuria and Ankur Verma discuss why the pharmaceutical industry in India is attracting interest from investors worldwide, noting amongst other things “ever-increasing returns, lowering risk and anticipated multifold growth”.
The principle of natural justice and fair hearings in arbitration proceeding has been discussed in the recent following judgement of the High Court of Bombay
January 13, 2016
Krishnabhagwan Rajaram Sharma vs M/S Tata Motors Finance Ltd; [Arbitration Petition No.304 of 2014] decided on 4th March 2015…
PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ tracing the steps of the lion?
December 16, 2015
In 2014, the government of India (Government) launched its flagship programme under the brand ‘Make in India’ to boost the manufacturing sector….
New beginnings for Indian law firm
December 16, 2015
Commencing January 1, 2016, the reins at Indian law firm J. Sagar Associates (JSA) will be jointly placed in the hands of Ms Dina Wadia and Ms Shivpriya Nanda as Joint Managing Partners….
Mare Maritime Singapore Pte Ltd Vs. M.T. Everrich 8 [Notice of Motion (L) No. 2418 of 2015 in Admiralty Suit No. 854 of 2015]
November 16, 2015
Background: The owners of EVERRICH 8 (the Vessel), through their subsidiary Yuanland Ltd, entered into voyage charterparty with Rakha Al Khaleej International LLC …
India’s The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 makes major changes to the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
November 4, 2015
The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance 2015 gives the necessary impetus for ease of conducting arbitration in India and enables speedy settlement of commercial disputes.
India’s The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 makes major changes to the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
November 4, 2015
The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance 2015 gives the necessary impetus for ease of conducting arbitration in India and enables speedy settlement of commercial disputes.
Multiple lenders = multiple stamping
October 9, 2015
On August 11, 2015 the division bench of the Supreme Court of India overturned a full bench decision of the Gujarat High Court in the matter of Coastal Gujarat Power Limited v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority….