Gibson Dunn Advised Publicis Groupe on Acquisition of Influencer Marketing Platform Captiv8 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has advised Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s largest communications groups, on its acquisition of Captiv8, a leading end-to-end influencer marketing platform. This strategic acquisition enhances Publicis Groupe’s capabilities in influencer marketing and digital content, positioning it to
... Continue Reading.Akin Advised Warba Bank On $250 Million Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk Offering
Akin Advised Warba Bank on $250 Million Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk Offering Akin’s Dubai capital markets team has advised Warba Bank K.S.C.P., a leading Islamic financial institution listed on Boursa Kuwait, on its US$250 million perpetual non-call 5.5-year fixed-rate resettable Additional Tier 1 Capital Sukuk offering. The Sukuk were issued by Warba Tier 1
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CONDITIONAL ALLOTMENT UNDER STATUTORY SCHEME IS NOT A SALE
SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CONDITIONAL ALLOTMENT UNDER STATUTORY SCHEME IS NOT A SALE The Hon’ble Supreme Court acquitted a man convicted under Section 302 IPC, holding that the “last seen together” theory, without corroborative evidence, is insufficient for conviction. The Bench, comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sanjay Karol, in the matter of Padman Bibhar Vs
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Reinforces Arbitration Mandate in Trademark Dispute
Supreme Court Reinforces Arbitration Mandate in Trademark Dispute In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in the case of K. Mangayarkarasi & Anr. v. N.J. Sundaresan & Anr. (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 13012 of 2025), has clearly upheld the primacy of arbitration agreements, even in disputes that involve allegations of fraud and
... Continue Reading.Akin Advised Crestline Investors In $1.7 Billion NAV Lending Fund
Akin Advised Crestline Investors in $1.7 Billion NAV Lending Fund Akin has advised Crestline Investors, a leading provider of fund liquidity solutions, on the closing of its latest net asset value (NAV) lending fund, Portfolio Finance Sentry Fund, with US$1.7 billion of investable capital across the fund, related vehicles, and anticipated leverage. The Portfolio Finance
... Continue Reading.Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
The right to personal liberty is a cornerstone of a democratic society governed by the rule of law. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023—India’s new criminal code replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860—continues to safeguard this fundamental right by criminalising any illegal restriction on an individual’s freedom of movement. Two closely related offences under this
... Continue Reading.Resigned Before the Bond Ended—Is It Unfair Enrichment?
Employment bonds are widely used to retain talent, especially in sectors that require significant training investment. These agreements often stipulate that the employee must serve the employer for a minimum period or compensate for early resignation. But does such a stipulation amount to “unfair enrichment”? The recent Supreme Court judgment in Vijaya Bank & Anr.
... Continue Reading.S&A Law Offices Represents PKCL In Securing Landmark Win In Compensation Cess Dispute
S&A Law Offices Represents PKCL in Securing Landmark Win in Compensation Cess Dispute S&A Law Offices successfully represents Parsa Kante Collieries Limited (PKCL) in a significant legal matter involving a complex dispute on the liability for payment of Compensation Cess on coal rejects under the Coal Mining and Development Agreement (CMDA). The matter has culminated
... Continue Reading.Japan–India M&A: Legal Trends Shaping The Strategic Corridor
Japan–India M&A: Legal Trends Shaping The Strategic Corridor Economic collaboration between the countries continues to be driven by complementary strengths, geopolitical alignment, and shared goals under the Indo-Pacific vision The Japan–India corridor has seen an influx of activity, with more Japanese corporations identifying India as a strategic destination. Per surveys by JETRO and JBIC, India
... Continue Reading.Can a Taxpayer Be Issued a Notice Under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act Without Proper Reasons?
Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers the Assessing Officer (AO) to issue a notice to a taxpayer if income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment. However, with the incorporation of Section 148A through the Finance Act, 2021, a more structured process has been introduced, which mandates the AO to conduct an inquiry
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