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2023 – The legal year in review

A look back at the chief geopolitical and economic trends that had a fallout on Asia’s legal world

The A-List 2023-24

The leading lawyers and legal icons most recommended by clients

Delisting Roadblock?

SEBI’s fixed-price mechanism to face challenges as the 90% delisting threshold remains for companies

Glimpses of the Road Ahead

Founders and partners share their prevailing concerns about the legal industry

Full speed ahead

Foreign firms grab the reins to fuel India Inc’s rising ambitions

The International A-list 2023

We reveal the foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on India matters

Indian Law Firm Awards 2023

We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms

ChatGPT and legal

A legaltech expert explores the rapid emergence of ChatGPT and its implications for the legal profession

Staying on top of data privacy

The key highlights from our joint IBLJ-Ikigai Law roundtable discussing international data compliance

Deals of the year 2022

Our top deals and disputes for 2022 and the law firms that worked tirelessly to realise them

The A-List 2022-23

The leading lawyers and icons most recommended by clients

Green & keen

A framework for the deployment of sovereign green bonds shows the government is committed to a marriage of climate and infrastructure

The business of billing

As clients get savvier, law firms face pressure to lower their fees

Here comes the sun

Managing partners at law firms are more optimistic about the future than they have been in years as the negative effects of the pandemic on the economy decline

Black & white

At first glance, the Competition Amendment Bill, 2022, seems to be revolutionary and innovative. However, its success will depend on the implementation of the regulations issued by the antitrust watchdog

Rules of engagement

Application of per se rule can save the CCI time and costs while investigating anti-competitive behaviours

Bouncing back

Revealed: The top international law firms for India matters

Indian Law Firm Awards 2022

In a celebration of hard work, ingenuity and excellence, India Business Law Journal reveals the winners of the 2022 Indian Law Firm Awards

International A-List 2022

The top 100 overseas lawyers for handing India matters

DAOism: a new kind of faith

The rise of decentralised autonomous organisations sees trust taken from humans and bestowed on technology

Future Legal Leaders 2022

50 up-and-coming lawyers who are poised for further success

Deals of the Year

The standout deals and disputes of the year, all completed in challenging times

Cheques and balances

The number of criminal cases filed against cheque defaulters has overwhelmed India’s judicial system. One obvious solution is to decriminalise what is often a civil dispute, but lawyers aren’t convinced that’s the answer. George W Russell reports

Getting the price right

Annual billing rates survey sees a rebound in legal fees

Keeping up with IP

A panel of Indian experts debate the future of the IP ecosystem in light of monumental developments

India’s top law firm websites

Which firms are achieving the best online engagement?

Jumping ship

Several senior foreign lawyers with India expertise have joined new law firms of late. Vandana Chatlani explores what is prompting them to move

Mapping global expertise

As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, we reveal the top foreign law firms for India work

Challenging tabooze

A conversation with Anand Vijay Jha, about taking on the challenging task of changing the negative social perception of alcohol among policymakers in India’s 28 states and convincing them to tax beer at a lower rate than hard liquor

Indian Law Firm Awards 2021

The first wave of the pandemic across India came and went and, at one point, life began again, hope was restored, and work seemed to pick up pace. Many law firms announced new hires and partner promotions, and some opened new offices

Spiking the debt balloon

Can the government’s plans for a ‘bad bank’ balance the ledgers and deflate the bubble of non-performing assets plaguing India’s troubled financial sector?

International A-List 2021

The top 100 foreign lawyers for India-related matters

Future legal leaders

50 up-and-coming lawyers who are making a name for themselves in the profession

Deals of the Year

A turbulent year did not deter deal makers and their legal advisers from closing cutting-edge transactions

Secrets to success

The top 10 performance-enabling habits of India’s elite lawyers

The A-List 2020

India Business Law Journal reveals the country’s most recommended lawyers and legal icons in 2020

Crisis point

Faced with the greatest challenge in recent memory, law firms are ripping up the rule book in their battle for survival

All rise

Advocates and court administrators are navigating the technology and direction of virtual courts like never before, but is enough being done to make these forums smooth and accessible?

A cut above the rest

The leading international law firms for India-related matters

A tool for financial trouble

Widely reported troubles at Yes Bank, IL&FS, DHFL and others have exposed inadequacies in the insolvency resolution regime for distressed banking and finance companies. Mohit Shukla, the legal head of Barclays India, argues that now is a perfect time to introduce a new composite code to address these shortcomings and rebuild public trust

Indian Law Firm Awards 2020

In this difficult and dynamic environment, India Business Law Journal’s editorial team was once again tasked with selecting the winners of the Indian Law Firm Awards. Our decisions are based on thousands of nominations and endorsements received from in-house counsel, other senior corporate executives and legal professionals around the world, as well as hundreds of submissions from Indian law firms

Diversity adversity

Supreme Court Justices Dhananjaya Chandrachud and Ajay Rastogi recently passed a ruling that enables women officers to serve as army commanders. The court also granted women officers the right to extended permanent service – a privilege that previously applied only to men. While the order affords women army officers the rights they deserved long ago, it does not fix overnight the backward views and stubborn stereotypes that persist within the corridors of power, be it those in the army or elsewhere.

The International A-List 2020

Of the hundreds of lawyers around the world who claim to be India experts, which ones are leading the field? To find out, India Business Law Journal sought answers from a large number of professionals, mainly experienced lawyers at Indian law firms and India-focused in-house counsel around the world.

Pecking order

This article explores the tensions that arise between the powers of the court in policing the implementation and proper interpretation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (code), the limits on the rights of the corporate debtor during the insolvency process, and the powers of the insolvency resolution professional (IRP) in these circumstances

Rising Stars 2019

Jostling for position, arguably a useful skill when employed in moderation, has been elevated to a high art form in India, be it on busy highways or in professional life. While six or seven law firms dominate the legal market, a universe of medium and small firms of varying expertise and reputation are elbowing their way forward

The A-List 2019

The fourth annual edition of the A-List is a continuation of India Business Law Journal’s efforts to recognize India’s most outstanding lawyers. This year, in order to acknowledge the grandees of the legal profession, as well as recognizing our regular 100 A-List of highly talented practitioners, we identify 35 legal “icons”.

State of play

Indian law firms face a daunting pace attack from big accountancy firms amid a slow-wicket economy. On top of this, in-house counsel are facing up to more work internally, leaving less for law firms.

An Asian mosaic

Senior women lawyers across Asia share personal stories of successes, struggles and strategies for a more inclusive legal profession.

Leaders of the pack

Against the complex political and economic backdrop, India Business Law Journal reveals the India-related achievements and activities of law firms across the globe

In a bind

A blurred demarcation between lawyers and accountants raises interesting questions about the future structure of law firms.

Parliament in numbers

A look back at the Lok Sabha's performance in the past five years compared with the two previous terms

The battle continues

Candid conversations with women litigators

Indian Law Firm Awards 2019

We unveil the country’s top law firms after an extensive survey of in-house counsel and international lawyers

In a soup

The Legal Metrology Department turns up the heat on companies

Rising Stars 2018

50 up-and-coming law firms that are making a mark on the legal market

The A-List 2018

India's most recommended lawyers revealed

Parliament: the monsoon session

New legislation from parliament’s monsoon session

The state of India’s legal market

An assessment of the prevailing trends in the legal profession

High fliers

Top foreign law firms for India-related work

Locked in

How EU’s GDPR affects Indian companies

Re-setting the bar

Are law firms and companies doing enough to remove hurdles faced by women lawyers in the workplace?

Pinpointing the problem

Why some national law firms struggle to survive in Hyderabad

Indian Law Firm Awards 2017

India Business Law Journal names the outstanding law firms of 2017-18

A time for prudence

Tushar Chawla of Jones Lang LaSalle explains how the insolvency code was used in the real estate sector

Rising stars

50 Indian law firms that are on the ascent

The A-List 2017

Get to know whether you have India's most recommended private practice lawyers on your side ... or better yet, if you're one of them

Parliament: The monsoon session

The first in our regular series on parliamentary sessions looks at key bills that were debated and passed

India: Open for business?

An assessment of the prevailing sentiments among the legal community about the regulatory environment

Global stars

Revealed: The leading international law firms for India

Dissecting delay

Who is to blame for the inefficiencies and delays at Delhi High Court?

Competing interests

Will India ever permit the arbitration of competition law matters?

Taking on the tax tricksters

Indian companies must re-examine their existing structures to comply with GAAR or face adverse consequences

Indian Law Firm Awards 2016

The outstanding law firms of 2016

Lending a hand

Two philanthropic projects show that “being the change you wish to see” is easier said than done

Legal process pioneers

IBLJ identifies six leading LPOs that have helped transform the legal landscape

Law firm billing rates survey 2016

Indian law firms reveal their hourly fees

Blazing a trail

The Indian Corporate Counsel Association names India's in-house legal stars in its new book, Trailblazers

A view from the inside (2016 IBLJ Directory)

Analysis of the state of play in India's legal market

Foreign faithful

The top international law firms for India work

Movers and shakers

A recruitment merry-go-round is reshaping India's legal market

Indian Law Firm Awards 2015

A celebration of excellence in India's legal profession

The India Diaries

What foreign lawyers love and don't love in India

Legal Process Outsourcing Awards

Six of the best legal process outsourcing providers with operations in India

Law firm billing rates survey 2015

75 Indian law firms reveal their hourly fees

A triumph of price over quality?

How the government selects law firms for infrastructure Projects

Joining the dots

The top foreign law firms for India work

Looking beyond the big names

50+ Indian law firms you should know about

The right equation?

An infringement case highlights the delicate balance between protecting innovation and ensuring access to affordable medicines

The other half

New rules under India’s Companies Act may mean more women in corporate boardrooms

Indian Law Firm Awards 2014

A celebration of excellence in India’s legal profession

The gift of giving

The pro bono pursuits of India’s legal practitioners

Legal Process Outsourcing Awards 2014

Five LPOs make their mark

Survey of law firm billing rates

Corporate legal spending has reached new highs

Golden days ahead?

Is foreign investment on the brink of a rebound? Lawyers are optimistic

India Business Law Directory 2014

India Business Law Journal presents its annual report on the state of play in India’s legal market

In the limelight

India Business Law Journal reveals the leading foreign law firms for India work

Globetrotting

The IP threats facing Indian globetrotters

Same same but different

The legality of parallel imports remains a grey area in India

Strike a pose: Nothing IP to it

Attempts to copyright yoga routines have thrown up issues of originality, ownership, traditional knowledge and choreography

Intellectual property in numbers

The facts, figures, feats and fees of Indian IP firms

A colourful partnership

India and Canada have embarked on a renewed drive to boost bilateral trade and investment

Deals of the Year 2013

India Business Law Journal identifies and analyses the standout deals and disputes of 2013 and reveals the lawyers who guided them

Legal Process Outsourcing Awards 2013

As clients continue to demand more for less, India Business Law Journal reveals five LPOs that stand out from the crowd

Survey of law firm billing rates 2013

Alternative patterns rival hourly billing as legal fees escalate

Moving into Mozambique

Faizal Jusob explains how the African country is attempting to entice Indian investors

A new world order

Indebted and weakened by a falling rupee, Indian companies have taken a more strategic approach to outbound investment

India Business Law Directory 2013

India Business Law Journal presents its annual legal market report and directory of Indian law firms

The pioneers

India Business Law Journal reveals the top international law firms keeping India’s cross-border deals on course

A rich tapestry

50+ small and mid-size Indian law firms you should know about

Indian Law Firm Awards 2012

India Business Law Journal turned to in-house counsel and other legal professionals from India and around the world to identify the top law firms of 2012

Deals of the Year 2012

The winning dealmakers of 2012

Legal Process Outsourcing Awards 2012

The winning LPO service providers of 2012

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