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Corporate & Commercial |
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Dispute Resolution |
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Intellectual Property Rights |
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We, at Singhania & Partners advise and assist clients on Intellectual Property Rights comprising of trademarks, patents, copyright, designs, geographical indications, plant varieties, amongst others, by creating awareness and redefining what such protection of Intellectual Property can do |
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Arbitration |
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Singhania & Partners is a reputed name in dispute resolution and have successfully assisted clients in a number of domestic and international arbitration besides commercial disputes. We specialize in providing Client focused legal services ranging from advisory services to Domestic & Interna |
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Litigation |
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We provide legal advisory in handling disputes including arbitration and Civil Litigation. We specialize in providing client focused legal services ranging from advisory services to handling Court litigations in dispute resolution, corporate, employment, banking & finance and intellectual proper |
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Infrastructure |
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Singhania & Partners is a trusted and renowned legal advisor in the infrastructure sector. The satisfaction of our client is evident from years of their association with us, more than a decade for some of them in Roads & Highways, Railways, Ports, Shipyards, and Power Sector.
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International Arbitration |
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There is a sharp rise in international business transactions, Global bidding for contracts, and foreign direct investment therefore many Companies have to deal with International Arbitrations. Parties that are signatories to international contracts often want to avoid using the home courts of one of |
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Wills & Trusts |
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Singhania & Partners have a renowned Wills & Trusts practice which provides practical solutions to accomplish the clients’ wealth planning goals. We have an illustrious list of clients in this area which is growing year after year based on word of mouth reference amongst ind |
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Corporate Compliances |
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Singhania & Partners are amongst the Best Corporate Lawyers in India. The firm is counted amongst top 40 law firms in India. Our corporate-commercial lawyers’ provides corporate secretarial services and advice to Indian and overseas companies on setting up a business in India. The firm&rsq |
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Bank Guarantee Disputes |
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Start-ups & E-commerce |
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Singhania & Partners have advised more than fifty start-ups through various stages including incorporation to funding. Our start-up lawyers advise new-age companies in structuring their business model to meet the challenges of online sales and the legislation hovering around e-commerce. Th |
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Patents |
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We are among the few Indian firms equipped for providing services related to patent protection and enforcement in India and across multiple jurisdictions including SAARC, ASEAN, EU, USA, Japan, and South Korea.
Our team of unrivalled Patent Attorneys and Technical Experts, with strong technologic |
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Copyright |
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We advise on copyright protection and represent creators, actors, performers, authors, publishers, producers and broadcasters.
We regularly assist clients in securing copyright for their works and drafting agreements related to the transfer of such rights, while considering both Contract Law and |
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Designs |
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Our team has the first-hand experience in dealing with non-contentious and contentious design matters. Our Attorneys regularly advise to the world-renowned Luxury Fashion and Jewellery Brands; Fixtures and Furniture Brands; Medical Devices / Instrument Brands; Stationary Product Brands; Mechanical E |
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Domain Name Disputes |
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We have extensive experience in advising clients on domain disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP).
We advise clients in matters regarding cross-border infringement of domain name as well as liabilities which a |
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Geographical Indications |
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Geographical Indications (or GI) are granted to identify products that bear a close association with the region or a specific geographical area, where they are found/originated/manufactured.
The protection is granted to the undertakings and establishments located in that particular area and may |
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Investigation Services |
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We provide IP investigation services by way of market surveys and research which may also include search and seizures related to any counterfeit and pirated goods.
The investigators are well informed about the civil and criminal IP remedies. Our IP investigators conduct background checks and gre |
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Food Laws |
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We advise domestic and foreign enterprises on packaging requirements in consumer goods, food products, and other items based on The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
We review and analyse the labels of vario |
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Legal Metrology |
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Banking & Finance |
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We have a well-established and dynamic Banking & Finance and Projects & Infrastructure practice. The exposure in advising to diverse infrastructure sectors such as Roads, Railways, Ports, and Highways, banks and financial institutions both domestic and foreign and portfolio of clients being |
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Energy |
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Singhania & Partners have a well-established practice in Energy laws. In the energy sector, the firm act as lender's legal counsel, counsel to landowners, project developers, suppliers, and contractors in natural gas, coal, hydroelectric projects, wind, and solar energy facilities. The energ |
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Bankruptcy & Insolvency |
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Our experts on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Codeadvise on the large and complex restructurings of distressed assets along with contingency planning, debt restructuring, distressed acquisitions/sales, credit bidding, formal insolvency proceedings, out-of-court refinancing, and distressed debt trading.&n |
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Plant Variety Protection |
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Plant variety protection is granted to plant breeders for the sake of providing commercial exclusivity and recognition for a limited period. We advise on and handle all the matters related to plant variety protection in India.
We provide services including filing and prosecution of plant varieti |
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IP Audits |
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We deal in the inspection and scrutiny of IP portfolios by preparing comprehensive reports. We focus on providing Intellectual Property audits and Intellectual Property valuation to our clients, both nationally and internationally, which includes the legal audit of their Intellectual Property positi |
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Mergers & Acquisitions |
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We are amongst the leading Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firms in India. We work with in-house legal counsels, investment banks, and accounting firms for Strategic Corporate Restructuring, demergers, acquisitions, and buy-outs.
The lawyers at the firm assist companies pursuing Merger |
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Merger Control |
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The Competition Act 2002 is the principal legislation that regulates combinations such as acquisitions, mergers, amalgamations, and de-mergers in India. Additionally, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the statutory authority responsible for evaluating and assessing whether the above-menti |
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Real Estate |
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Our real estate lawyers are well versed with various state legislation and jurisdictions. They have experience in scrutinizing litigations pending against the immovable property, encumbrances / charges, easements and registrations / authorizations with the competent government authorities.
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Sectors |
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Defence |
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Defence sector in India has opened to Foreign Direct Investment. Our corporate teams can help you with Indian Entry Strategy in defence sector. We can help you put appropriate policies and strategies to translate business opportunities into actual assignments. Our arbitration and litigation teams wi |
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Aviation |
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A. Foreign Direct Investors and Limits
The Indian Aviation industry has been thriving with almost US $3 billion FDI in the air transport sector in the past two decades according to data released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The FDI in this industry has bee |
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Trademarks |
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Brand Names and Trademarks are crucial for the development of a business as they act as the market identity of businesses. Therefore, protection of Brand Names and Trademarks is particularly significant for any thriving business.
The team has prominent experience in advising corporate gian |
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Retail |
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A. Foreign Direct Investment
Retail sector is one of the most robust sectors in India. The growth in the retail sector has reached approximately US$ 3,600 billion in 2020, contributing to 10% of the gross domestic product according to a report by Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) report. Ind |
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Special Economic Zone |
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Our legal experts are very well conversed with the SEZ policies. We provide advisory services on investment strategies and policy and legal issues involving establishment of SEZs in India. We advise on land acquisition matters and environment related matters on SEZ. We make sure that our clients are |
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Mediation |
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Mediation in India is becoming increasingly popular amongst the disputing parties owing to its less-time consuming and cost effective factor. Mediation is a process where the parties voluntarily sit on a table to negotiate and resolves their disputes under the guidance of a Mediator. With a view to |
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Service of Claims |
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The service of claim refers to giving notice or summons of a judicial proceeding along with the claim documents to a person who is residing in India. In 23rd November 2006, India acceded to the Hague Convention on Service broad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial. The Mini |
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Recovery of Trade Debts |
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There are various options available to a creditor who is looking to recover a trade debt. The said options are:
A creditor can file a commercial suit for recovery under Commercial Courts Act, 2015 read with Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”) before a competent civil commercial c |
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Letter Before Action |
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A letter before action is ordinarily called the legal notice in India, which is a formal written correspondence to a person or entity, informing the party of your intention to undertake a legal proceeding against them.
In India, a legal notice is considered to be the first step involved in any le |
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Orders in Aid of Domestic proceedings |
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Under what circumstances can local courts grant an attachment order to preserve assets pending judgment or final order? Are there any alternative remedies?
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The parties to a suit can seek an attachment order from the court under Order 38 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (herein |
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Orders in Aid of Foreign Courts Proceedings |
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Do courts in your jurisdiction grant attachment orders in support of legal proceedings in another jurisdiction?
The question of whether courts grant attachment orders in support of legal proceedings in another jurisdiction, specifically in support of legal proceedings in foreign courts, is a ques |
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Employment |
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Upcoming Labour Codes |
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The Labour reforms will ensure ‘Ease of Doing Business.’ These are cutting-edge laws aimed at empowering businesses by minimizing red tape and compliance and existing ‘Inspector Raj’.The new Labour code seeks to cater to the needs of industry and the workers which keep on cha |
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Essential Elements of Employment Contract in India |
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This section discusses the essential elements of an employment contract in India. This compilation will be helpful for a company setting up a business in India or a start-up amid hiring employees and will act as a checklist if the employment contract is fully compliant or not.
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Social Security of Employees in India |
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India’s social security system is composed of several schemes and programs spread throughout a variety of laws and regulations including employment and labour laws. This section discusses the government-controlled social security system in India which largely comprise of employer obligations s |
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Data Protection of Employees |
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These FAQs on Data Protection of Employees covers relevant checklist which should be followed by the companies including how to store and handle the information and communication with the employees about Data Protection.
There are no specific laws governing data privacy in India and the statutory |
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Redundancy and Transfers of Undertakings |
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Employer has the right to retrench the “surplus labour” temporarily or by way of a layoff, or permanently, by way of retrenchment (downsizing) or closure of an undertaking.
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is the major law dealing with the effect of redundancy in India and provides safeg |
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Deadlocks and Disputes |
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The section on Employer-Employee Disputes & Industrial Disputes and Deadlocks discusses the various modes for resolution of Industrial Disputes and appellate mechanism for the same.
We are also discussing the conditions that qualify a dispute to be referred to a Private Arbitration, Governmen |
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Class or Group Actions- Collective Bargaining in India |
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The Trade Unions Act, 1926 covers "Class or group actions” in the mechanism of collective bargaining, in India, while dealing with questions of labor standards. This write-up highlights how employees can resort to Collective Bargaining in India and how the legislation is structured to man |
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Employment of Expats in India |
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In India, Foreigners Act, 1946; and Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 govern the employment of foreign workers. There are laws that give power to the Indian Government to regulate and restrict the movement and presence of foreign nationals in India. There are work sectors and states prohibited to |
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Laws around Working Hours in India |
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The section discusses provisions such as the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Factories Act, 1948, and States specific Shops and Establishment Acts which are the laws governing the employment of women and men and their working hours in a factory.
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Leaves Laws in India |
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Different organizations have a different kind of leave policies for their Employees such as of Annual Leave, Maternity and Paternity Leaves, and Sick Leaves. Indian law grants rights to the employees around various kind of leaves and most of the organizations have a descriptive leave policy and leav |
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Wages for Blue-Collar Workers |
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In general, the term “salary” is used in India to denote compensation to white-collar employees, while the term “wage” is used to denote the payment made to blue-collar workers. The legislation governing the wages is The Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
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CSR Policy |
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As per section 135(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”), CSR committee shall formulate and recommend to the Board, a CSR policy indicating the activities to be undertaken by the company in areas or subject as specified in Schedule VII of the Act. The Board after taking into account |
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PCT International |
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The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) facilitates the applicant in filing and seeking patent protection in the Contracting States. The applicant is required to be a national or a resident of the PCT Contracting State to avail this facility.
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Intellectual Property & Technology |
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Life Sciences |
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Employment and Labour Laws |
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General Corporate-Commercial |
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Foreign Direct Investment |
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Defence |
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Land Acquisition |
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Business Litigation |
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Business Litigation |
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Advisory Services |
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Consumer Disputes |
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Alternate Dispute Resolution |
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Commercial Litigation |
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Constitutional matters |
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Commercial Contracts |
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Foreign Exchange Management |
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Competition Law |
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Insurance |
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FEMA |
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Singhania & Partners LLP has a reputation of being prominent leader in advising clients on complex issues related to the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”). FEMA is the principal legislation that regulates the foreign exchange mechanism in India. Additionally, the Reserve |
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Information Technology |
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Foods Laws |
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Drugs and Cosmetics |
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Corporate |
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Biological Resources and Related Legislation |
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The BDA came into force in the year 2002 and its main objectives are as follows:
conservation and sustainable use of biological resources;
to address issues related to access to biological resources; and
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IPR Litigation |
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Taxation |
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Termination of Employment |
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The termination of employment is carried out either by the employer or the employee in accordance with the provisions of the contract of employment. In this section on Termination, we have discussed the
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Data Privacy |
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Data Protection & Privacy
In today’s world of the internet, ever-evolving technology and ‘all things digital’, privacy protection and understanding data retention and distribution should be equally important to service providers and consumers. Unfortunately, the prevalence o |
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Government Affairs |
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Government Advisory |
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ESG |
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Data Privacy |
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Corporate Affairs |
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Regulatory |
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Regulatory
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Corporate & Commercial Litigation |
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Corporate & Commercial Litigation
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White Collar Crimes |
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Customs Law |
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Corporate and Commercial Advisory |
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Foreign Exchange Law |
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Employment & Labour Law |
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Foreign Contribution Regulation Law |
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Data Protection & Privacy law |
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Civil and Commercial Law |
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Family Law |
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Negotiable Instruments cases |
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Criminal Law |
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Transaction Structuring |
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Cross-Border Advisory |
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Technology Law |
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