About us
We strive to help clients successfully navigate local laws within the context of the global legal environment. Our jurisdictions of focus are India, Germany, Italy and Kenya. Our team has supported clients across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas for over 25 years. We have a network of lawyers and consultants with strong civil and criminal practices in both personal and commercial law. Read more….
Events
Insights & Analysis
The Interplay between the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899
The interplay between the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 has been a subject of legal ambiguity, particularly regarding the enforceability of arbitration agreements in unstamped or insufficiently stamped contracts. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in In Re: Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements under the Arbitration And Conciliation Act 1996 And The Indian Stamp Act 1899 has provided clarity by harmonizing these statutes. The Court ruled that non-stamping does not render arbitration agreements void ab initio but only inadmissible as evidence until stamp duty is cured, ensuring such defects are curable under law.
Erosion of Tax sovereignty – India’s Challenges at the WTO
Globalisation has resulted in an increased interdependence in the economies of countries worldwide. Such interdependence has left the smaller economies at the behest of leading powers at organisations such as the WTO, which were otherwise aimed at creating a level playing field. A clear global North-South divide renders LDCs and the South in general, at a disadvantage in any transactions that follow from WTO regimes. India has yet to establish a strong foothold as an emerging global power at the WTO, with the US currently slow-strangling the organisation.
Landmark Judgments on Disability Rights in India
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we list down the judgments that defined the jurisprudence on disability rights in India.
Podcast
Business Law
Transparency and accountability are major challenges when working across borders. We ensure our clients have strong corporate structures and ensure their operations have the full protection of the law, whether that is to protect them from private corruption or to prevent unscrupulous distributors from taking advantage of them.
Art Law
Much work remains to be done in the dynamic interrelationship of art and law. In the globalised world of art, where the boundaries of creation and ownership often transcend national borders, art law is rapidly emerging as an important discipline. Art law encompasses a diverse range of legal issues, from intellectual property rights and cultural heritage protection to moral rights
Inclusivity Law
We are fully aware of and fighting for better and more effective implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities in our jurisdiction. We firmly believe that a just society is an inclusive society. Our team supports activists in this field and has also worked to raise awareness of local governments and the judiciary in our jurisdiction.
Family Law
We are working hard to strengthen children’s rights in our jurisdiction. The present laws & conventions governing internationally and domestic custody, fostering and adoption arrangements do not adequately address the requirements of children today. Child labour & refugee children have specific challenges that require more concentrated effort to provide adequate safeguards.
Immigration Law
Immigration and citizenship issues continue to arise in different countries. The world today offers immense possibilities, but the legal structures are hard to navigate. We are supporting individuals and businesses to connect and navigate complex legal structures to ensure the process is as painless and humane as possible.