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Balancing Access To Justice And Ethical Integrity: Third-Party Funding In Commercial Litigation
In the world of commercial litigation, financial barriers often prevent parties, particularly small businesses and individuals, from pursuing claims due to the prohibitive costs associated with legal battles. In response, third-party funding (TPF) has emerged as a significant tool, providing financial support to litigants in exchange for a share of any eventual recovery or damages.
India Litigation
ML
MZM Legal
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Supreme Court Holds Non-Signatory Shareholder A 'Veritable Party' Where Share Transfer Was Integral To Composite Transaction
In KKH Finvest Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Ashiesh Shukla & Ors., the Supreme Court considered whether a shareholder who had not signed a Memorandum of Settlement containing an arbitration agreement could nevertheless be treated as a "veritable party" to that agreement and be referred to arbitration. The Court held that the absence of a signature was not determinative where the surrounding contractual framework and the non-signatory's performance demonstrated an intention to participate in, and be bound by, the composite transaction.
India Litigation
Trinity Chambers
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Why Many New Businesses Overlook Contract Management In The Early Stage?
New businesses often overlook contract management during their early stages, focusing instead on winning customers and maintaining cash flow. However, poorly managed agreements can lead to disputes, missed obligations, and avoidable risks that threaten business continuity. This comprehensive guide explores why systematic contract management matters from day one and how startups can implement practical processes to control legal obligations and commercial relationships.
India Commercial
MH
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.
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Contract Manufacturing Agreements Under India UK FTA: A Legal Guide For Chemical Businesses
Most of the commentary on the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has stayed focused on cars, textiles, and services. Chemicals rarely make the headline list. India already has real capability in specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, dyes, and pigments, and the UK brings a mature chemicals and life-sciences ecosystem with genuine demand on the other side.
India Commercial
KS
King, Stubb & Kasiva
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Key Elements Of A Commercial Lease Agreement: What Businesses Need To Know
Understanding the critical components of a commercial lease agreement is essential for businesses entering into property rental arrangements. What are the key legal elements that protect both landlords and tenants, and how do lease terms, rent structures, maintenance obligations, and termination clauses shape the business relationship? This comprehensive guide examines the fundamental aspects every business must evaluate before signing a commercial lease.
India Real Estate
MC
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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Technical Due Diligence In Aviation Transactions: Protecting Value Before The Deal Takes Off
Aircraft acquisitions and leasing transactions demand rigorous technical due diligence that extends beyond engineering inspections to encompass maintenance records, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation. How can buyers, lessors, and financiers effectively translate technical findings into contractual protections that preserve asset value and mitigate post-closing risks in an increasingly complex regulatory environment?
India Transport
MC
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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Why Does India’s Green Shoe Option Exist On Paper But Not In Practice?
When SpaceX listed on NASDAQ in June 2026, its underwriters Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley did not just underwrite the base offering of 555.6 million shares. They sold an additional 83.3 million shares on top of it. Within two weeks, with the stock up 19 percent on day one and the underwriters exceeded that allocation in full. Taking total proceeds to USD 85.7 billion, the largest IPO in recorded capital market history. The extra USD 10.7 billion was there because someone decided to include a green shoe option before the IPO even opened.
India Commercial
CP
Corporate Professionals
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Force Majeure vs. Unforeseen Circumstances In Indian Real Estate
India’s real estate sector has witnessed unprecedented growth over the last decades, driven by institutional investment, large-scale urbanization and increasingly sophisticated contractual structures. As projects become larger and transaction timelines longer, contracting parties are placing greater emphasis on contractual risk allocation. Among the provisions attracting increased attention are force majeure clauses and contractual protections against unforeseen circumstances.
India Real Estate
SA
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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