S&R Associates advised Cerberus Capital Management on Indian legal aspects of its investment in Aquatech International LLC S&R Associates advised Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a global private equity firm, on Indian legal aspects of its growth investment in Aquatech International LLC, a leading provider of water purification and process technology solutions. The corporate team was
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Why Should the U.S. Have All the Fun? India Must Consider Publishing a Biopiracy Watch List
In light of India featuring (again) in the “Priority Watch List” of the 2025 USTR Special 301 Report, Dr. Anson CJ explores the idea of whether India should come up with its own watch list to monitor biopiracy? Dr. Anson is an Assistant Professor at Madras Christian College, Chennai. His previous post can be accessed
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S&R Associates advised Carrefour on its franchise partnership with Apparel Group in India S&R Associates advised Carrefour on Indian legal and tax aspects of its new franchise agreement with Apparel Group in India. This strategic partnership supports Carrefour’s broader global expansion plan to enter 10 new countries by 2026. Under the terms of the agreement,
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Mahindra & Mahindra Limited On The Strategic Acquisition Of A 58.96% Stake In SML Isuzu Limited
Khaitan & Co advised Mahindra & Mahindra Limited on the strategic acquisition of a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Limited Khaitan & Co advised Mahindra & Mahindra Limited on its strategic acquisition of a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Limited. The acquisition involved the purchase of a 43.96% stake from Sumitomo Corporation and a 15%
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Amazon Sends Off 27 Kuiper Internet Satellites The long-delayed deployment of an internet-from-space network will rival SpaceX’s Starlink Amazon has launched 27 satellites for its Kuiper Systems broadband internet constellation into space from Florida. The satellites are the first of 3,236 that Amazon plans to send into low-Earth orbit for Project Kuiper, a $10 billion
... Continue Reading.Assessing the Cryogas Judgment from the lens of Section 52(1)(w)
Highlighting the missed opportunity to interpret Section 52(1)(w) of the Copyright Act in Cryogas Equipment Private Limited v. Inox India Limited and Others, SpicyIP intern Advika Singh Malik writes on whether the provision could have been roped in by the parties in the present case or not. Advika is a third-year law student at Symbiosis
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Amber Allen Joins Eversheds Sutherland As Counsel In Investment Services & Products Practice Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of Amber Allen as Counsel in its US Investment Services & Products Practice Group. Based on her extensive experience, Ms. Allen will strengthen the firm’s ability to advise asset managers on a wide range of regulatory
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Habib Al Mulla & Partners Expands Footprint with New Office in Cairo, Egypt Habib Al Mulla & Partners has announced the opening of its new office in Cairo, Egypt, marking a significant step in the firm’s strategic regional expansion. The Cairo office will be led by Kamel El Shendidy, and the team will include Bassem
... Continue Reading.PWD’s Recent Notification : A Setback for Arbitration Reform in India?
[Anvita Sharma is a penultimate year student at Jindal Global Law School] As the cornerstone of resolving complex infrastructure disputes globally, arbitration is valued for its efficiency, confidentiality and enforceability. Against this backdrop, on 21 April 2025, the Public Works Department (‘PWD’) of Delhi issued a notification removing arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism from all future contracts, thereby marking
... Continue Reading.Navigating Cross-Border IT Disputes: Insights And Outlook
Navigating Cross-Border IT Disputes: Insights And Outlook By addressing jurisdictional challenges and implementing contract and claim management systems, parties can effectively manage disputes. Additionally, staying abreast of new EU regulations and prioritizing cyber security helps international companies mitigate risks and ensure successful IT collaborations. In recent years, the landscape of cross-border IT disputes has evolved
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