Spring 2018: International Disputes & AI

Welcome to the Spring 2018 print issue of Legally India

By Danny Collins, Global Legal Media

In this second issue of Legally India, co-published with the team at Global Legal Media, we take a closer look at the world of disputes — the most exciting (and nerve-wracking) part of the job.

Has India Legal Inc Missed the Bus on Artificial Intelligence, or is it Just the Right Time to Get on Board?

By Kian Ganz

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been making inroads into nearly all walks of life, from board-game-beating DeepMind systems to eerily, almost-humanly intelligent consumer tools.

Business Opportunities in Brazil

By Pinheiro Neto

The 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and India is celebrated in 2018 — a partnership that has grown stronger through many different times and contexts.

Germany’s Continued Attractiveness for Foreign Investment

By GSK Stockmann

Germany’s attractiveness as a place to invest and as a trading partner is unbroken.

Legal Considerations for Asian Investors in the Russian Market

By Morgan Lewis

Foreign investors may wish to focus on the Russian Far East, a historically neglected region with a population of more than 7 million and extensive natural resources.

Recent Developments in the UK Dispute Resolution Landscape

By Bird & Bird

The dispute resolution landscape in the UK is in the midst of significant change — many consider the reforms the most far-reaching civil justice transformations since the 1870s.

Dispute Resolution for USA and Indian Businesses

By Frost Brown Todd

Indian arbitration has been viewed by USA businesses as unpredictable and slow. The 2015 Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act aimed to address concerns of the international business community.

India and the Gulf States: A Bright Future for Cross-Border Investments

By Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

With bilateral trade projected to reach US$ 100 billion by 2020 between India and the UAE alone, avenues for business and cross-border investments look bigger and brighter than ever before.

Litigation: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Hong Kong

By Gall

A foreign judgment can be enforced in Hong Kong either through the statutory registration scheme based on reciprocity, or under common law.

Ireland: Gateway to Europe

By Mason Hayes & Curran

Ireland has introduced purpose-specific domestic legislation enabling two or more Irish companies to merge into a single company, mirroring aspects of the EU cross-border merger regime.

Disputes in Global Business: Managing Risk, Expectations and the Future

By Bird & Bird

A global dispute involves various parties from different countries, litigating or arbitrating issues that frequently span multiple jurisdictions.

India’s Evolving Competition Regime: The Big Picture

By Trilegal

The Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) has been done away with and merged with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

Private Equity in India: The Legal Perspective

By Legasis Partners

Investment, a driver of growth for a number of industries, may flow into an organization as private equity funding, angel investments or seed money, each regulated per applicable laws and regulations.

Privacy as a Fundamental Right: The Possible Shapes of India’s Data Protection Landscape

By Economic Laws Practice (ELP)

Data privacy is a burning issue, from the Aadhaar ID database to government and judicial reports laying the groundwork for a much-overdue reform of Indian privacy regulations.

Evolution of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Regime in India

By Phoenix Legal

Prior to the Code, India did not have a consolidated statute governing insolvency and bankruptcy; the provisions for corporate insolvency were scattered amongst diverse laws.

As India’s Finance Markets Evolve, New Economic, Regulatory Challenges Keep Things Interesting

By Talwar Thakore & Associates

Five to seven years ago, the Indian finance landscape was a very traditional bank-dominated market, where state banks and public sector undertaking banks gave the majority of financing, including project financing.

Benchmark your compensation across the Indian legal sector • Plus 24 key partner, 42 GC moves of the year

By Vito India Advisors

In 2017 we witnessed high levels of hiring activity in general corporate and M&A across levels. Other transactional areas such as banking, capital markets and structured finance were busier than previous years.