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In matrimonial disputes, one of the recurring procedural complications arises when both spouses file petitions for divorce or judicial separation in different courts. The question then becomes: which court should proceed, and how should the cases be handled to prevent conflicting decisions? Bombay High Court, in Suprabha Nitesh Patil @ Suprabha Anant Khot v. Nitesh

Eversheds Sutherland advised Sherry FitzGerald on proposed acquisition of Knight Frank Ireland The global law firm Eversheds Sutherland has advised Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland’s largest residential property and advisory firm, on its proposed acquisition of Knight Frank Ireland, the country’s leading commercial real estate advisor. The transaction marks a significant strategic move, reflecting Sherry FitzGerald’s ambition

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised MMG Limited on US$500 million convertible bond issue The Leading Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised MMG Limited (01208.HK) on a US$500 million zero coupon convertible bond issue. The bonds were issued on 8 October and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The transaction included a

Ashurst advised Africa Finance Corporation on US$100 million loan facility from Development Finance Institute Canada Inc Global law firm Ashurst has advised the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) on raising a US$100 million loan facility from Development Finance Institute Canada (DFIC) Inc., marking AFC’s official entry into the Canadian debt capital market and the start of

In the 7th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, it was a pleasure to speak with Ms. Kruttika Vijay, Partner at Ira Law, and former blogger on SpicyIP. During her sessions in the Summer School, it was fascinating to see her passion for a subject like Civil Procedure Code (generally considered ‘dry’ in

In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional values and personal liberty, the Allahabad High Court in Tehseem & Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others (Habeas Corpus Writ Petition No. 957 of 2025, decided on October 18, 2025) delivered a powerful verdict upholding the right of an interfaith couple to live together free from State

Al Tamimi & Company acted for Techteryx Ltd in securing the first Worldwide Freezing Order by DIFC Digital Economy Court Al Tamimi & Company represented Techteryx Ltd in obtaining the first-ever Worldwide Freezing Order issued by the DIFC Courts’ Digital Economy Court in DEC-001-2025 (Techteryx Ltd v Aria Commodities DMCC & Ors). The landmark decision

Arkan International Legal Consultancy Restructures Employee Regulations for Kuwait Government Company The Kuwait-based law firm that offers legal services throughout the Middle East, with a strong focus on Kuwait and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Arkan International Legal Consultancy has successfully completed the comprehensive restructuring of the Employee Regulations for one of Kuwait’s

It is definitely in the fitness of things that while taking a progressive and nuanced stand, the Bombay High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Akshay Hari Om Bhatia vs John Doe and Ors in Interim Application (L) No. 33184 of 2025 in Commercial IP Suit (L) No. 32986