The Monthly Brief

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of The Monthly Brief! This newsletter covers a roundup of the latest articles, views, insights and thought leadership from our legal experts. 

Public M&A – India

Rabindra Jhunjhunwala , Bharat Anand and Abhishek Dadoo

India’s Public M&A space has been very active over the past few years and is further expected to grow. In the India chapter of Lexology Panoramic 2025 - Public M&A, we examine key regulatory developments for publicly listed companies, from SEBI disclosures to takeover norms and delisting mechanisms.

Restructuring and Insolvency - India

Dr. Siddharth Srivastava , Rajeev Vidhani and Mohit Kishore

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code serves as a key legislation for consolidating and streamlining insolvency and restructuring processes across corporates, partnerships and personal guarantors. In the India chapter of Lexology Panoramic 2025 - Restructuring and Insolvency, we share an overview of the IBC requirements and processes, international cases and provisions for financial institutions.

Art & Cultural Property Law 2025 – India

Roshnek Dhalla , Bijal Ajinkya , Moin Ladha and Shailendra Bhandare

The intersection of art and law in India is nuanced and evolving, shaped by IP rights, heritage laws and the rise of digital media. In the India chapter of Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guides on Art & Cultural Property Law 2025, we decode India’s art law framework, cross-border transactions and succession planning.

Navigating Family Dynamics Before an IPO

Divi Dutta

Family structures, co-operation and disclosures form a crucial part in understanding the IPO readiness of a family run business. In this video, we outline the importance, role and complexities that family dynamics play before a business goes for an IPO.

Supreme Court Rules Against Ex-Post Facto Environment

Vanita Bhargava , Nandita Chauhan (She/Her) and Tijil Thakur

The Supreme Court recently ruled that retrospective environmental clearances violate the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment. In this ERGO update, we examine the rationale behind this ruling and its implications for futue project approvals under India’s environmental governance framework.

Revised Categorisation and Clarification Under SEBI’s Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework

Prashanth Ramdas , Shivaang Maheshwari and Raj Shekhar

SEBI has introduced the Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework to strengthen cyber defences in the securities market. In this ERGO update, we decode the revised categorisation and compliance norms that are aimed at bringing greater clarity and easier implementation for regulated entities.

Key Verdicts Shaping India’s Arbitration Law

Abhisaar Bairagi , Milind Sharma and Ausaf Ayyub

Indian courts have delivered key rulings in early 2025, refining the interpretation and application of Arbitration law in India. In this blogpost, we examine the verdicts that reinforce procedural integrity and offer clarity on arbitration clauses, awards and enforcement.

Tariff Turbulence: The Ripple Effects of Trump's Trade Policies on Indian Exports

Raj R. Panchmatia , Peshwan Jehangir , Nageshwaran C and Palak Vashisth

The U.S. Reciprocal Tariff Policy signals a major shift in global trade, imposing a 26–27% duty on most Indian exports. In an article for The Economic Times, we analyse the impact of these tariffs across sectors, potential trade disruptions and key contractual considerations.

Employee Trust Vs AI Surveillance: Can Organisations Maintain Both?

Vaibhav Bhardwaj and Donavie D'costa

Artificial Intelligence powered surveillance is steadily making its way into Indian workplaces, raising important questions around employee trust and monitoring practices. In an article for ET HR World, we explore how AI tools can enhance productivity, enable decision-making, and detect non-compliance, while emphasising the need for transparency, clear policies, and legal safeguards in the ecosystem.

Bridging Gender Gaps in Digital Transformation

Harsh Walia and Sanskriti Shrivastava

As telecom transforms into a digital backbone for emerging tech, true inclusion demands meaningful roles for women. In an article for ET Telecom, we explore gender diversity in digital transformation—addressing women in the work force and as end-users.

How A Recent RBI Move Gives Foreign Firms Greater Flexibility in M&A Deal Structuring

Bhavik Narsana and Shweta Dwivedi

Deferred consideration in M&A is now permitted for Indian subsidiaries that are foreign-owned or controlled, with the RBI extending non-resident payment conditions to such entities. In an article for VCCircle, we explore the impact of these relaxations on deal structuring and reporting by FOCCs.