Arbitration
International arbitration has emerged as the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border commercial disputes, offering a neutral, efficient, and internationally enforceable alternative to national court litigation. In an increasingly globalized economy, parties to international transactions often belong to different legal systems and cultural backgrounds, making litigation in one party’s home jurisdiction unattractive due to concerns of […]
Aeron Abraham Thomas · 25 Oct 2025 · 10 minRead →
Arbitration
When companies do business across countries, disagreements can quickly become complicated. Different laws, languages, and legal systems can make traditional court cases slow, expensive, and hard to enforce. Because of this, there is a growing need for a faster and more practical way to settle international business disputes. International Commercial Arbitration (ICA) has become the […]
Milen Zachariah John · 24 Oct 2025 · 7 minRead →
India
India is a land of festivals, and its rich cultural heritage is expressed through countless products, designs, and innovations that accompany these celebrations. From the sparkling lights of Diwali crackers to intricately crafted Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi, and the vibrant powders of Holi, these festival-related creations are more than just objects they are intellectual […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 16 Oct 2025 · 4 minRead →
ADGM
What Happens When Equity and Registration Collide? In a recent joint judgment (Judgment) of the ADGM Court of First Instance, delivered by Justice Paul Heath KC in July 2025, the Court addressed this question directly in a dispute over the ownership of several residential units on Al Reem Island. Though the facts arose from transactions long […]
Jose Joseph · 15 Oct 2025 · 9 minRead →
DIFC
Effective 9 October 2025, the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFC Courts”) have implemented Practice Direction (“PD”) No. 1 of 2025, titled Access to Justice in Employment Disputes. This landmark initiative reinforces the DIFC Courts’ commitment to ensuring fair, efficient, and accessible resolution of disputes. By addressing procedural challenges and promoting a balanced framework, PD […]
Aeron Abraham Thomas · 13 Oct 2025 · 4 minRead →
News
The DIFC Courts have marked a new chapter in commercial dispute resolution with the successful conduct of their very first mediation under the newly established Mediation Centre. We had the privilege of being part of this landmark moment, representing our client in a matter that was originally filed before the Court but ultimately resolved through […]
Jose Joseph & Aeron Abraham Thomas · 8 Oct 2025 · 3 minRead →
Mergers & Acquisition
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2025, on September 4, 2025, marking a watershed moment in India’s corporate restructuring framework. This comprehensive amendment significantly expands the scope of fast-track mergers under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, addressing long-standing limitations that restricted corporate reorganization opportunities for […]
Vipul Kulshreshtha · 6 Oct 2025 · 8 minRead →
Intellectual Property
India’s traditional knowledge is vast and deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. From the ancient practices of Ayurveda and Yoga to systems like Unani, Siddha, and Sowa Rigpa, this knowledge reflects centuries of communal experimentation and refinement. The question that often arises is whether such knowledge can be patented in India. The short answer is […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 26 Sep 2025 · 5 minRead →
Company Formation
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between India and the UAE have surged as businesses in both jurisdictions seek new markets, technologies, and diversification avenues. However, these deals require navigating a sophisticated legal and regulatory landscape shaped by continual reform, policy priorities, and international best practices. Drivers and Trends in India-UAE Cross-Border M&A India and the […]
Vipul Kulshreshtha · 26 Sep 2025 · 5 minRead →
Geographical Indication
Geographical Indications (GIs) occupy a unique and often underappreciated space in the intellectual property (IP) landscape. Unlike patents that reward inventors or trademarks that distinguish businesses, GIs are inherently collective rights tied to communities, cultures, and geographies. They protect products that draw their uniqueness from a specific region whether it is Darjeeling Tea, Banarasi Sarees, […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 22 Sep 2025 · 7 minRead →