On October 14, 2024, Maharashtra enacted the Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment) Ordinance, which significantly raises stamp duty rates, particularly on arbitral awards, for the first time since 2015. Our Partner (Head – International Arbitration) Shaneen Parikh and Principal Associate Sanskriti Sidana in their article published by moneycontrol.com discuss how the ordinance aims to simplify stamp duty processes and boost government revenue by adjusting rates to reflect current inflation. (Photo Credit: Moneycontrol)
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Our Managing Partner Cyril Shroff in a Q&A published by Asian Legal Business discusses the firm’s recent expansion efforts including the firm’s new office in Abu Dhabi, his views on the changing legal landscape in India, and shares his perspective on the future of Indian law firms in light of market developments. (Photo Credit: Asian Legal Business)
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Recognising the need for the aviation sector to decarbonise, both the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have set net zero goals. Our Senior Director – ESG Bose Varghese discusses why the Indian aviation industry must prioritise decarbonisation in his article published by NDTV Profit. (Photo Credit: NDTV Profit)
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The recent escalation of US sanctions against Russia seems to have significant consequences for the Indian market. Our Partners Faraz Alam Sagar and Sara Sundaram discuss this in their article published in LiveMint. ( Photo Credit : Live Mint)
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Our Managing Partner Cyril Shroff and Director-Public Policy Arjun Goswami discuss climate risk management in their article titled “Weather – A spoilsport beyond cricket” in the inaugural edition of The Economic Times Corporate Law Overview published by The Economic Times. (Photo Credit: The Economic Times)
The introduction of Corporate insolvency under India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC),2016, was a watershed moment. It transformed the debtor-creditor relationship in India. Our Partners L. Viswanathan and Madhav V. Kanoria in their article published in LiveMint discuss the implications of SC’s Personal Insolvency judgement on IBC process and larger corporate dynamics. (Photo Credit: Live Mint)
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