Corporate & Commercial law is a critical component for businesses. It encompasses acquisitions, reorganisations, mergers, demergers and joint ventures. These may be cross-border or local transactions. They cover different types of companies and start-ups. Whether it is relating to due diligence or laws aiding ease of doing business or understanding the conundrum of compliance, the corporate and commercial laws cover it all.
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In this video, we will be discussing antitrust laws and their violations in India. Antitrust laws are regulations put in place to promote fair competition and protect consumers from monopolistic practices. The laws aim to ensure healthy competition exists in a free market economy. These
We have often heard the term internal investigations. In this video, let’s understand what does that mean and some basic information related to it. Internal investigation is a formal inquiry conducted within a organisation. These are basically conducted to confirm or refute suspected wrongdoing within
Watch our video on the enforceability of non-compete and notice period clauses in India. Recently, Ashneer Grover, the former co-founder and managing director of the Indian fintech company BharatPe, shared his thoughts on Non-Compete and notice period clauses in an interview. According to him, these
Recently, the government of India has expanded the scope of the PMLA to include non-profit organizations involved in religious and charitable activities. Why have religious and charitable organizations been included under the PMLA? Religious and charitable organizations have been included under the PMLA because there
Crypto currency transactions have been gaining popularity worldwide, as they provide a decentralized platform for financial transactions. However, with the increase in use of crypto currency, there is also an increase in the risk of it being used for illegal activities such as money laundering.
Are you looking for an expert opinion on hostile takeovers and its legal aspects? We have Bindiya Raichura, Partner, Juris Corp, to help you understand about the legalities involved in hostile takeovers and how to protect yourself from hostile takeover attempts. In her conversation with
The medical devices sector has been receiving a lot of impetus for promoting its domestic manufacturing. For this, the government of India has released various schemes. Watch all the details on these schemes in #LawWiser video on MSME in the Medical Devices Sector with Neeraj
Major segments of the pharma industry in which MSMEs can make a mark are generic drugs, OTC medicines, and APIs, bulk drugs, vaccines, contract research, biosimilars and biologics. The Department of Pharmaceuticals aims to make India a leader in end-to-end drug production. All medical devices
The MSME sector is well catered for in all aspects of law and tax in India. In the Union Budget of 2022-23, the Finance Minister announced that the surety bonds will now be made acceptable in government procurements as a substitute for bank guarantees.
The government of India adopted a series of measures to improve the economic situation including major reforms undertaken under the Atmanirbhar package to include Credit Guarantee for MSME loans, sectoral structural reforms, reduction in compliance burden and single window systems for clearances. To boost the
Talking about investments in this sector, as per the statistics shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has registered the highest ever annual FDI inflows of USD 81.97 billion in 2020-2021. Furthermore, from April 2000 to March 2020, the Cumulative Foreign Direct Investment
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) form the foundation of India’s economy and are integral for the growth of employment, entrepreneurship and production in India. The functioning of the MSMEs in India is under the control of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) form the foundation of India’s economy and are integral for the growth of employment, entrepreneurship and production in India. The functioning of the MSMEs in India is under the control of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
The Factory Act, 1948, was introduced to protect the workers and to ensure that the owner is providing a healthy environment. As per the Factory Act 1948, every factory owner must register their premises with the local authorities before commencing their business. Factory License acts
MSMEs are a very important component of the industry and commerce of our country today, with them contributing 30% to the GDP single-handedly. Therefore it is necessary to protect their interests and promote them. In this regard, it is important to draw attention to and
#WatchNow an interesting discussion on #EaseofDoingBusinessinMalaysia Malaysia is one of the advanced economies in Southeast Asia. It is ranked 12th amongst 190 global economies. The economies of Malaysia and India are highly complementary with great potential for economic cooperation and trade. Malaysia is an emerging
Present times are precarious for investors, companies, and employees. And Start-ups are proving to play a dominant role in economic growth. They contribute not only towards employment generation but also enhance productivity, competition, and innovation, all of which are essential for any successful economy. Considering
Due diligence is a crucial process for any company looking into a merger or acquisition. With the advancement in technology, this has also evolved over time and post-pandemic there has been significant impact on due diligence . Watch LawWiser’s latest video on ‘Understanding Corporate Due
Watch our new U-special video on Defective Products and Liability of E-Commerce Platform by Nidhi, a alumni of the Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University. Tune to watch as Nidhi explains the concept of Defective products and liability of e-commerce. She discussed inclusion of
#Watchnow LawWiser’s interesting conversation on ‘Alternatives to traditional M&A deal-making’ with Neela Badami, Partner, Samvad Partners. There have been significant changes in the M&A deal-making and companies are exploring the non-traditional methods for deal-making. M&A alternatives include partnerships, strategic alliances, joint ventures or SPACs. These
#Tune into LawWiser #Uspecial, as Mohd Ayan, third-year law student at Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, explains the New CSR regime (recent amendment to section 135 of the Companies Act). The Companies Amendment Acts of 2019 and 2020 resulted in major changes in the
Watch our new Lawwiser video on ‘Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions’ with our host Lavanya Behl #inconversation with Jayesh H, Founding Partner, Juris Corp. Distressed acquisitions have always been part of the M&A arena in India. Such acquisitions require lot of research, due diligence and proper
Watch this engaging video on ” Mitigating risks of cybersecurity issues in M&A transactions” where Sonali Singh, Senior Manager- Legal at Cognizant Technology Solution, takes us through the benefits, process, and need for the incorporation of cybersecurity in M&A transactions.
Watch InAMinute video of Lawwiser powered by Phoenix Legal, featuring Sriram Ramachandran focusing on the proposed framework by SEBI for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies/SPACs. SPACs are essentially shell companies with no commercial operations and listed on stock exchange for the acquisition of private companies. In
Watch this interesting conversation focusing on The Conundrum of Compliance featuring Parvez Memon, Senior Partner, MZM Legal, and Saloni Tuteja, Director – Legal (South Asia), Zimmer Biomet. For the success of any business, having a robust compliance mechanism is very crucial. This discussion helps us
As per a report by Digital TV Research, the loss of revenue for OTT players on account of piracy in India is expected to hit USD 3.08 billion by 2022, while the cost of global online streaming piracy will reach USD 52 billion by 2022.
#WorldIntellectualPropertyDay2022 is observed on April 26 every year to create awareness about how patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs and geographical indications impact everyone. And also to celebrate innovation and creativity contributed by various creators and innovators. On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26),
Know all the Jazz about NFT and Art in #LawWiser‘s fireside chat. Watch the full feature on All about NFTs and Art with with renowned artist and sculptor @Arzan Khambatta and @Anuradha Chowdhary, Tech Lawyer, @Universal Legal. Anuradha very succinctly explains what NFT means and
Lawyers are always learning and adapting to new laws. Over time depending on opportunities, they also adapt to different roles from law firm professional to independent to in-house counsel. The role of an #inhouse counsel as we know is diverse and they work with a