IIFL Finance Appoints Rupesh Samani As Legal Head

Staff Reporter | 22 January 2025

Samani, a law graduate and company secretary from India and the UK, joins the company from JM Financial Products


Baker McKenzie Appoints Mini Menon vandePol As Chair Of Global India Practice

Staff Reporter | 6 November 2024

Mini Menon vandePol succeeds Ashok Lalwani, who will relocate to the US to take a new assignment in the firm


How To Attract Clients For Your Newly Created Law Firm

Special Correspondent | 21 October 2024

Newly created law firms can embrace certain tactics to attract clients and gain ground in the highly competitive legal market


General Counsel: Not Just Another Back Office Hero Anymore

Special Correspondent | 16 October 2024

The role of general counsel has undergone evolution due to shifts in the business environment, regulatory frameworks, and the escalating legal matters


Revolutionizing Legal Practice: How Artificial Intelligence Is Empowering Lawyers

Special Correspondent | 7 October 2024

The synergy between law and technology not only streamlines processes, but also enhances the efficacy and efficiency of legal services


Trilegal’s Nisha Kaur Uberoi Set To Join JSA With Her Team

Staff Reporter | 18 July 2024

Uberoi, a veteran of over two decades, has previously worked with firms such as AZB & Partners and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas


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National Stock Exchange Of India Appoints Amber Gupta As Legal Head

Staff Reporter | 13 July 2024

Gupta served as head of corporate legal, company secretary and compliance officer at Aditya Birla Capital before joining NSE


IIFL Finance Appoints Shubham Khare As Legal Head

COJ News Desk | 17 June 2024

Before joining IIFL, Shubham Khare served as vice president of legal at Piramal Capital


Suzlon To Appoint Khaitan & Co To Review Corporate Governance Practices

Staff Reporter | 14 June 2024

The development comes after Independent Director Marc Desaedeleer recently resigned over standards not meeting his expectations


General Counsels In Favor Of Embracing Newer Technologies To Get The Job Done

Special Correspondent | 1 May 2024

Document management is the tool that in-house counsel feel is helping them the most, according to a survey by legal sector research firm Lawwiser


Piramal Group General Counsel SK Honnesh Resigns; Anand Vardhan Named Successor

Staff Reporter | 1 May 2024

Vardhan, who has more than 23 years of experience, is responsible for overseeing the legal function across the Piramal Group


Navigating Merger Maze: A Guide For Boutique Law Firms Eyeing Union

Special Correspondent | 22 April 2024

The decision to merge two boutique law firms requires careful planning, due diligence, and strategic execution


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ELP Appoints Former Ola Electric General Counsel Sanjit Nagarkatti As Partner

COJ News Desk | 16 April 2024

Sanjit Nagarkatti joins Economic Laws Practice as a partner in its Bengaluru office


SNG & Partners Elevates Amit Aggarwal To Managing Partner

Staff Reporter | 3 April 2024

The firm’s founder Rajesh Narain Gupta transitions to the role of chairman and will guide the firm through all strategic decisions


What Are The Current Trends In Domestic Arbitration In India?

Special Correspondent | 22 March 2024

A survey by Khaitan & Co reveals that arbitration is preferred method of dispute resolution over litigation due to speed and cost effectiveness


Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Expands To Middle East; Opens Office in Abu Dhabi

Staff Reporter | 21 March 2024

CAM Middle East will leverage its proficiency in Indian commercial and corporate legal matters to tap the potential growth opportunities


Indian Law Firm SNG & Partners Launches Dedicated Japan Desk

Staff Reporter | 9 February 2024

The desk will be headed by the firm’s New Delhi-based partner Ashish Kumar