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This is the crux of who we are. It is an articulation of precision in purpose, from the Firm’s beginnings to where we are today. Our collective eye is unerringly trained on tomorrow.

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Our insistence on strategic advisory exacts an in-depth understanding of and involvement with our clients’ businesses and industries. We engage not just individual businesses, but also contribute to the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks.

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We commit early. We pull together internally for greater support. Every effort is sincere, every individual deeply dedicated to their task, their role, to the Firm.

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They are to employ our deep knowledge of the law beyond the business, the transaction, the deal. To use the opportunities and skills we possess, to reflect on the culture we’re creating. Individually and collectively, these are our efforts to help shape the thinking of our future generations, and arm them with strategies for true, sustainable growth.

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In Focus

Amendments to KYC Master Direction – Key Highlights

 May 03, 2023

On April 28, 2023, the RBI introduced certain amendments to the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 (“KYC Directions”).

InvIT Regulations – Corporate Governance Amendments

 Apr 05, 2023

Infrastructure Investment Trusts (“InvITs”) have emerged as an increasingly attractive vehicle for both domestic and foreign investors looking to leverage India’s infrastructure sector.

Dispute Resolution 2023

 Mar 03, 2023

This reference guide provides an overview of the existing dispute resolution framework in India, the court procedures and practices, various alternatives to litigation, relevant documents and the protection of privilege.

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CCI approves acquisition of EPC Constructions India Limited by ArcelorMittal India Private Limited
Mar 01, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Energy Infrastructure & Project Finance
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CCI Imposes Penalty on Allampally Brothers Limited and 50 Others for Bid-Rigging in Supply of Cylinders to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Sep 21, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Compliance & Investigation / White–Collar Crime Energy
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CCI Dismisses Yet another Allegation of Contravention of Section 3 of the Act against Cab Aggregators Ola and Uber
Nov 30, 2018 | Competition / Antitrust Compliance & Investigation / White–Collar Crime Technology Media and Telecommunication
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Asset Classification and Income Recognition Following Expiry of COVID-19 Regulatory Package
| Banking & Finance Restructuring & Insolvency
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CCI Dismisses Allegations of Abuse of Dominance Against West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
Sep 21, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Compliance & Investigation / White–Collar Crime Energy
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CCI Approves Acquisition by Integral Corporation from Toyo Engineering Corporation
Feb 01, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Financial Services & FinTech Technology Media and Telecommunication
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Government Notifies the Minerals (Transfer of Mining Lease Granted Otherwise than Through Auction for Captive Purpose) Rules, 2016
Jul 01, 2016 | Energy Infrastructure & Project Finance
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CCI Approves Acquisition of Shareholding in Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited by Reliance New Energy Solar Limited
| Competition / Antitrust
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CCI penalizes SAAR IT Resources Private Limited and Two Others for Bid-Rigging in Supply of Technological Services to Pune Municipal Corporation
Sep 21, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Compliance & Investigation / White–Collar Crime Technology Media and Telecommunication
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DOT Amends the Unified License Agreement, for Procurement of Telecommunication Equipment
Mar 31, 2021 | Technology Media and Telecommunication
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Government Continues to Ban Chinese Apps on Security Concerns
Dec 31, 2020 | Technology Media and Telecommunication
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CCI approves the transaction between Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation and Sanyo Special Steel Company Limited
Mar 01, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Energy Infrastructure & Project Finance
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CCI Dismisses Abuse of Dominance Allegations against GAIL (India) Limited
Dec 31, 2018 | Competition / Antitrust Compliance & Investigation / White–Collar Crime Energy
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Supreme Court Recognizes Principles of ‘Oligopsony’ under Competition Law and Exonerates 44 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Manufacturers
Sep 30, 2018 | Competition / Antitrust Energy
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Government Notifies the MMDR (Amendment) Act, 2016
Jul 01, 2016 | Energy Infrastructure & Project Finance
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CCI Grants Approval under the ‘Green Channel’ Mechanism to Three Transactions
Jan 17, 2020 | Aviation Competition / Antitrust Energy Funds
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Relief to Renewable Power Sector due to COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020 | Energy Infrastructure & Project Finance
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CCI Grants 100% Penalty Waiver to NSK Limited and 50% Penalty Waiver to JTEKT Corporation for Market Allocation and Coordinating Bids in Supply of Electric Power Steering Systems
Sep 21, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Compliance & Investigation / White–Collar Crime Energy
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CCI Approves the Acquisition of up to 71% of the Total Equity Shareholding of NIIT by Hulst
Jul 05, 2019 | Competition / Antitrust Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Media and Telecommunication