Portfolio management services are increasingly important in helping investors balance returns with risk. Bonds, as core components of many portfolios, offer stability and steady income. Legally, it’s crucial to understand the regulatory frameworks that govern these services, especially regarding bond investments. This includes compliance standards, disclosure requirements, and investor protection laws, all of which shape
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[Aditya Vaid is a penultimate year law student at Jindal Global Law School] The recent landmark Supreme Court judgment in the case of Kalyani Transco v. Bhushan Power and Steel Limitedrepresents a significant milestone in India’s insolvency regime. On May 2, 2025, the Supreme Court set aside JSW Steel Ltd.’s (“JSW Steel”) resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel
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Shujath Bin Ali Joins Fourth Partner Energy as Chief Legal Officer Fourth Partner Energy Limited, a leading renewable energy platform in India, has appointed Shujath Bin Ali as its Chief Legal Officer. In this strategic role, Shujath will lead the company’s legal, governance, compliance, and risk functions, aligning legal frameworks with the company’s rapid growth
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The Indian legal system, founded on the principles of natural justice and constitutional guarantees, provides for multiple levels of judicial review. Among these, the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution plays a pivotal role in protecting fundamental rights and ensuring administrative accountability. However, complexities arise when parties seek appellate review
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised BatterySmart On USD 29 Million Series B1 Fundraise
Khaitan & Co Advised BatterySmart on USD 29 Million Series B1 Fundraise Khaitan & Co advised BatterySmart on its USD 29 million Series B1 funding round, which saw participation from Rising Tide, ResponsAbility, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, and LeapFrog Investments. This funding marks another step forward in BatterySmart’s mission to scale its battery-swapping network across India
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Khaitan & Co Advised Blackstone on INR 3,250 Crore Acquisition of South City Projects (Kolkata) Limited Khaitan & Co advised Blackstone Group on its INR 3,250 crore acquisition of South City Projects (Kolkata) Limited (SCPKL) from its existing shareholders—Merlin Group, Sureka Group, Emami Group, JB Group, Shrachi Group, and Rameswara Group. SCPKL houses the iconic
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised GMR Hyderabad Aerotropolis And GMR Hyderabad International Airport On Acquisition Of Stake In ESR GMR Logistics Park
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised GMR Hyderabad Aerotropolis and GMR Hyderabad International Airport on Acquisition of Stake in ESR GMR Logistics Park Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal counsel for GMR Hyderabad Aerotropolis Limited (GHAL) and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) in connection with GHIAL’s acquisition of the remaining 70% stake in ESR GMR Logistics
... Continue Reading.Trilegal Advised A91 Partners On USD 665 Million Fund III Raise
Trilegal Advised A91 Partners on USD 665 Million Fund III Raise Trilegal advised A91 Partners on the successful first and final close of its third fund at USD 665 million. Trilegal’s role covered the entire fundraising cycle, from structuring to achieving a multi-investor single closing. The fund witnessed strong participation from both existing and new
... Continue Reading.Ropes & Gray Advised Banks On Financing Of Simplified Tender Offer By Amboise For Altamir Shares On Euronext Paris
Ropes & Gray Advised Banks on Financing of Simplified Tender Offer by Amboise for Altamir Shares on Euronext Paris Ropes & Gray advised BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and HSBC Continental Europe as arrangers and lenders in connection with the financing of a simplified tender offer by Amboise SAS for shares of
... Continue Reading.Is it a Marketplace or just a Directory? The DHC Considers the Trademark Infringements from IndiaMART
On the Delhi High Court’s DB judgement setting aside the interim injunction on the online B2B platform IndiaMART, SpicyIP intern Arnav Kaman explains how the decision sets the right tone by allowing IndiaMART to claim safe harbour defence and clarifying that the liabilities of the trademark infringement lie only between the buyer and seller and
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