Month: February 2026

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised IFCI Limited and India Semiconductor Mission on USD 1.1 Billion Fiscal Support for Semiconductor OSAT Facility in Assam The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (“SAM”) acted as legal counsel to IFCI Limited and the India Semiconductor Mission (“ISM”) in connection with the provision of

Khaitan & Co advised Reliance Consumer Products Limited on acquisition of majority stake in Goodness Group Global Pty Ltd The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised Reliance Consumer Products Limited (formerly known as Tira Beauty Limited) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Goodness Group Global Pty Ltd. Khaitan & Co

Maintainability of Post-award Section 9 Applications On January 21, 2026, a full bench of the Madras High Court passed an order in a case titled BM Insulation answering questions of law raised by a single judge on the maintainability of applications filed post-award under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended

Indonesia Introduces New Criminal Code, and Corporations Must Be More Cautious From Personal Risk to Business Continuity Risk This shift reflects a change in criminal law policy in response to the realities of the modern economy, where serious offenses are often committed through corporate structures and unlawful benefits remain within the business entity. After more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Advised Paine Schwartz Partners in Sale of AgBiTech to BASF Agricultural Solutions Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP advised Paine Schwartz Partners, the largest private equity firm dedicated to sustainable food chain investing, in a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company AgBiTech, which specializes in biological

Ex-KPMG Partner Tanmay Bhargav Joins Alvarez & Marsal India as Managing Director, Disputes & Investigations The leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has announced the appointment of Tanmay Bhargav as Managing Director within its Disputes and Investigations practice. This strategic addition reflects A&M’s commitment to deepening its expertise in complex investigations,

Prayagraj, 11 February 2026 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj organised a distinguished interaction with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajan Roy, Senior Judge at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court, as part of its flagship initiative ‘Beyond Judgments’. Held under the inspiring guidance of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Sr. Prof.(Dr.) Usha Tandon, the

Former Schneider Electric GC Kishore Shetty Joins GE HealthCare South Asia as General Counsel GE HealthCare South Asia has appointed Kishore Shetty as its new General Counsel, further strengthening its regional leadership team. Shetty joins the organisation from Schneider Electric, where he served as Zone General Counsel for the Greater India Zone. At Schneider Electric,

NCLAT Strikes Down NCLT’s Restrictive Observations on Release of Personal Guarantees After Plan Approval Introduction The Principal Bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal examined whether a successful resolution applicant (SRA) could challenge certain restrictive observations made by the NCLT despite its application being allowed. The controversy centred on whether dissenting financial creditors could