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Latham & Watkins advised GTCR in C$2.2 billion acquisition of Dentalcorp The leading Global Law Firm Latham & Watkins LLP advised GTCR LLC in connection with its all-cash acquisition of Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest-growing networks of dental practices. The transaction values Dentalcorp at approximately C$2.2 billion

The relationship between parents and children carries not just emotional and moral obligations but also legal responsibilities. As parents grow older, the duty to maintain them shifts significantly towards their children. Recognising the growing neglect of senior citizens, the Indian legislature enacted the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (“the Act”),

The obligation of a husband to maintain his wife and of children to support their aged parents lies at the heart of Indian family law. These duties, rooted in moral values and social expectations, have long been reinforced through statutory provisions like Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), now continued under Section

The Supreme Court of India in HLV Limited (formerly Hotel Leelaventure Pvt. Ltd.) v. PBSAMP Projects Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 1148) has clarified the scope of awarding interest under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held that when an arbitral tribunal has already specified the rate and period of interest

Kirkland & Ellis advised Advantage Partners on strategic minority investment from Tokyo Century The global law firm Kirkland & Ellis advised Advantage Partners in connection with Tokyo Century Corporation’s minority investment in the firm, supporting its future growth and strengthening the existing strategic alliance between the two organisations. Tokyo Century Corporation is a comprehensive financial

Chandhiok & Mahajan Elects Sujoy Bhatia as New Managing Partner, Effective October 1, 2025 The leading law firm Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) has announced the election of Sujoy Bhatia as its new Managing Partner, effective October 1, 2025. Sujoy Bhatia succeeds Pooja Mahajan, who led the firm for the past eight years. While stepping down

Healthcare Fraud Case Results in $90M Settlement and $32M Legal Fee Award Justice Department Defends Whistleblower Law as Business Groups Push Back Humana Inc. has been ordered to pay over $32 million in attorney fees and costs to law firms representing a whistleblower who successfully pursued a $90 million settlement on behalf of the U.S.

Galadari promotes Sergejs Dilevka to Partner to head Arbitration Department in Dubai The prominent Emirati law firm Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants is pleased to announce the promotion of Sergejs Dilevka to Partner, heading the firm’s Arbitration Department, effective 25 September 2025. Based in the Dubai office, Sergejs’s promotion underscores the firm’s commitment to recognising

Sheppard Mullin welcomes Sarah Kahn to lead Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Transactions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP has announced the addition of Sarah Kahn (Partner) to its Corporate practice group and Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) industry team in Washington, D.C. Kahn, who was previously Co-Chair of DLA Piper LLP’s Aerospace, Defense

Tribunal Sets Aside Excise Duty Demand on Captive Consumption of Sugar Syrup Marketability is essential for excise duty on intermediate goods, rules CESTAT The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the excitability of intermediate goods captively consumed during manufacturing. The tribunal held that sugar