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Our Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf, appeared on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia on NewsX to share his thoughts on Justice Bhushan Gavai’s tenure as Chief Justice of India along with Justice Sanjay Krishan Kaul, Judge (Retd.), Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. He spoke about Justice Gavai’s ability to build consensus within the judiciary…

Calling it “𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩,” our Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf, welcomed the Bar council of India’s decision to allow foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law and participate in international commercial arbitration in India. In his remarks to Bar and Bench, he noted that this move could enable the…

An article titled “𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬? 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬” quoting our Partner, Adil Ladha, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHmxiJfs

An article titled “𝐀.𝐑. 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝” quoting our Principal Associate, Abhishek Chansoria, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gwqPdcPE

An article titled “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠” quoting our Partner, 𝐀𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐲 𝐒 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, has been published by exchange4media. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9dEbMPm

An article titled “𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 28 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐞” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by BW Legal World. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gjzFXFCr.

An article titled “𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥, 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬” quoting our Partner, Navomi Koshy, has been published by Forbes India. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dqkpS_M5

An article titled “𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬” quoting our Partner, Snigdhaneel Satpathy, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dX35NVHA

An article titled “𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐳 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by Business Today. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g47PpuEC  

An article titled “𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐃𝐬” quoting our Partner, Adil Ladha, has been published by Deccan Herald. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gQvSmUb5

An article titled “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐈𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by Outlook Business. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gBCJbteD

An article titled “𝐏𝐖𝐃 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐈𝐧” quoting our Partner, Raunaq Bahadur Mathur, has been published by BW Legal World. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gjxfSqJr.

An article titled “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐢 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭-𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐯 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞” quoting our Partner, Abhiraj Arora, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dVi3wzZw

An article titled “𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬: 𝐀 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬” quoting our Partner, Navomi Koshy, has been published by The CapTable. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpVGzrMu  

An article titled “𝐏𝐅𝐂, 𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐕𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by The Economic Times. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eBzwCvWE  

Our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, recently appeared on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia on NewsX to analyze the critical lessons learnt from the Gensol crisis. The discussion centered around how regulatory reforms, stronger governance practices, and more robust shareholder protection mechanisms can help prevent similar issues in the future. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/ggYA_c-S

An article titled “𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐂 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐈” quoting our Partner, Abhiraj Arora, has been published by moneycontrol.com. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g7V8xvap  

An article titled “𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐃𝐈-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by ET Legal. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxXgGYVi  

An article titled “𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐁𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬” quoting our Partner, Abhishek Swaroop, has been published by moneycontrol.com. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/diMMWM9P  

An article titled “𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞” quoting our Partner, Adil Ladha, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUPrx_QK.  

The ongoing regulatory action against Gensol Engineering and its promoters, co-founders of BluSmart, has highlighted serious governance concerns. In his recent interview with CNBC-TV18, our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, shared his perspective on the SEBI interim order against the company and its promoters. He noted that SEBI has the power to supersede Gensol’s board, with…

Saraf and Partners is delighted to welcome Raunaq Bahadur Mathur, who joins the firm as a Partner in our Dispute Resolution practice. The announcement has been featured by various publications, including: Bar and Bench: https://lnkd.in/dJHFq_My Asian Legal Business: https://lnkd.in/dVnVY7gf BW Legal World: https://lnkd.in/gg_A7GHy LatestLaws.com: https://lnkd.in/gN36su5d        

An article titled “𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞” quoting our Partner, Adil Ladha, has been published by moneycontrol.com. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5pUKXfY      

An article titled “𝐍𝐞𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐢𝐲𝐨’𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐒 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦” quoting our Partner, Sahil Arora, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e38nxWJ9    

An article titled “𝐈𝐓𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐃𝐈 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 ‘𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝’ 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by Financial Express (India). Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWn7QN3j    

An article titled “𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬” quoting our Competition Law and Data Privacy Partner, Akshayy S Nanda, has been published by Storyboard18. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkEEtMEa    

An article titled “𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒 𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by Financial Express (India). Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/geqa_5bm    

An article titled “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬” quoting our Principal Associate, Gangesh Varma, has been published by Storyboard18. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dgCZK5zH  

An article titled “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬?” quoting our Partner, Altaf Fathima, has been published by Storyboard18. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gW_FXbjt      

An article titled “𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐈’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧-𝐢𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐌𝐂𝐬” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by The Morning Context. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gPkusjHq      

An article titled “𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤” quoting our Competition Law and Data Privacy Partner, Akshayy S Nanda, has been published by ETLegalWorld. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gVT3C4pu      

The draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, released by India’s Ministry of Law and Justice, was initially met with optimism from the in-house legal community, especially the General Counsels’ Association of India, which had long advocated for the recognition of General Counsels as “legal practitioners” under the Advocates Act, 1961. However, the draft quickly encountered strong…

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf, was recently invited to Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia on NewsX to provide his expert insight on the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s decision to set aside the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order regarding the Auroville Township Project in Puducherry. He was joined by Sr. Advocate Sanjay Jain (former Additional…

An article titled “𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐫𝐗 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬” quoting our Partner, Snigdhaneel Satpathy, has been published by The Hindu businessline. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g_fBy3CM      

An article titled “𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞” quoting our Principal Associate, Gangesh Varma, has been published by The Hindu businessline. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dJv8nN_7        

An article titled “𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” quoting our Competition Law and Data Privacy Partner, Akshayy S Nanda, has been published by Storyboard18. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d8eDrVMA      

An article titled “𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐢’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞: 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧” quoting our Partner, Abhiraj Arora, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gvXyEJMx.      

An article titled “𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬” quoting our Competition Law and Data Privacy Partner, Akshayy S Nanda, has been published by The Hindu businessline. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g6NeWZU5    

An article titled “𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” quoting our Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar, has been published by ET Legal. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g89qX3_A    

An article titled “𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬” quoting our Competition Law and Data Privacy Partner, Akshayy S Nanda, has been published by The Hindu businessline. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkDHGsKz    

An article titled “𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐢’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟” quoting our Partner, Abhiraj Arora, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dtWzQ8V5    

An article titled “𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝑰-𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒈𝒆” quoting our Principal Associate, Abhishek Chansoria, has been published by Storyboard18. Read the full article here: https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-marketing/battle-for-identity-growing-concerns-over-personality-rights-in-an-ai-driven-digital-age-57322.htm  

An article titled “21 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝑵𝑪𝑳𝑻 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝑪 𝒓𝒂𝒑 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒔” quoting our Partner, Abhishek Swaroop, has been published by Financial Express (India). Read the full article here: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-21-new-nclt-members-get-to-work-after-sc-rap-over-delays-3764797/  

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘Market volatility likely to dictate new SEBI chief’s priorities’ published by The Hindu Business Line on February 28, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/market-volatility-likely-to-dictate-new-sebi-chiefs-priorities/article69275904.ece  

An article titled “𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑰𝒏𝒄’𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 ₹60,000 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒀25” quoting our Founder & Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf, has been published by Mint. Read the full article here: https://www.livemint.com/industry/india-incs-legal-expenses-jsa-advocates-solicitors-hire-law-graduates-india-khaitan-m-a-private-equity-11740906091836.html  

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf, shares his perspective on the recently released Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025 in an article published by Financial Express (India). According to him, the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025 offers a clearer path for foreign law firms to enter India, with the Central Government and the BCI –…

Snigdhaneel Satpathy is quoted in a story titled “Don’t ban us, regulate us”: Opinion Trading platforms demand regulations” published by Storyboard 18 on 15 February 2025 . Link to the full article: https://www.storyboard18.com/gaming-news/dont-ban-us-regulate-us-opinion-trading-platforms-demand-regulations-56673.htm  

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘Select Committee to examine new I-T Bill, submit report in Monsoon session’ published by The Hindu Business Line on February 13, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/select-committee-to-examine-new-i-t-bill-submit-report-in-monsoon-session/article69215755.ece  

Abhiraj Arora  is quoted in an article titled “Sebi rejects Danny Gaekwad’s Religare bid, calls it ‘frivolous’’ published by Mint on February 14, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/trafiksol-ipo-sebi-cancels-listing-after-probe-sme-ordered-to-refund-investors-money-within-one-week-11733228205617.html  

At Saraf and Partners, we believe that legal insights should be as precise as they are practical. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐬 is our new video series designed to break down legal and regulatory developments in a way that speaks directly to businesses and industries. With a sharp and structured approach, we aim to provide clear insights…

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘Modi government set to introduce Income Tax Bill, tax year concept included’ published by The Telegraph on February 13, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/narendra-modi-government-set-to-introduce-income-tax-bill-tax-year-concept-included/cid/2083234    

Yaqoob Alam is quoted in an article titled ‘Head of UT police departments can now intercept calls: DoT’ published by Hindustan Times on February 12, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/head-of-ut-police-departments-can-now-intercept-calls-dot-101739329421748.html  

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘Three public sector banks may put government stake on sale in FY26′ published by Economic Times on February 11, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/psb-stake-sale-qip-sebi-minimum-public-shareholding-norm-divestment-uco-bank-indian-overseas-bank-punjab-sind-bank-11739243706797.html  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘Well-equipped data protection board a must to enforce digital privacy laws, say experts’ published by Mint on January 08, 2025 Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/data-privacy-digital-personal-data-protection-digital-privacy-laws-data-protection-board-data-breaches-personal-data-11736312970967.html  

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled ‘Home buyers may get possession during insolvency resolution : IBBI’ published by Financial Express on February 05, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/home-buyers-may-get-possession-during-insolvency-resolution-ibbi-3738985/  

Sudeshna Guha Roy is quoted in an article titled ‘Behind The Mind Games That End In ‘Digital Arrest’ published by Outlook Money on February 03, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookmoney.com/banking/behind-the-mind-games-that-end-in-digital-arrest  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘NCLAT grants partial relief to Meta; Experts discuss implications on competition and data privacy’ published by ET Legal World on January 27, 2025. Link to the full article: https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate-business/nclat-grants-partial-relief-to-meta-experts-discuss-implications-on-competition-and-data-privacy/117593469  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘Draft DPDP rules propose digital-first data protection board to streamline’ published by ET Legal World on January 11, 2025. Link to the full article: https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/law-policy/draft-dpdp-rules-propose-digital-first-data-protection-board-to-streamline-operations/117145940  

Sahil Arora is quoted in an article titled ‘’BIS ecommerce guidelines well-intentioned but need nuanced view’: stakeholders”’ published by YourStory Media on January 24, 2025. Link to the full article: https://yourstory.com/2025/01/ecom-guidelines-requires-nuanced-view-stakeholders  

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled ‘NCorporate law firms, institutional brokers huddle with clients to deal with Trump effect’ published by Hindu Business Line on January 23, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/corporate-law-firms-institutional-brokers-huddle-with-clients-to-deal-with-trump-effect/article69131970.ece  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘CCI dismisses Honda dealership dispute case’ published by ET LegalWorld on January 21, 2025. Link to the full article:https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/litigation/cci-dismisses-honda-dealership-dispute-case/117421827  

Amit Gupta was invited to share his thoughts on the topic “Why are Indian destinations getting more expensive?” telecasted by Business Standard. Watch the full video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVLgKo76uqw&t=224s  

Adil Ladha is quoted in an article titled ‘Govt eyes insurance law revamp: Composite licensing, fair play for PSU insurers’ published by Mint on January 18, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/insurance/insurance-laws-amendment-psu-insurer-cabinet-budget-session-lic-general-insurance-health-insurance-11737089452575.html  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘Well-equipped data protection board a must to enforce digital privacy laws, say experts’ published by Mint on January 08, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/data-privacy-digital-personal-data-protection-digital-privacy-laws-data-protection-board-data-breaches-personal-data-11736312970967.html  

Mathew Thomas is quoted in an article titled ‘The IPO gold rush is likely to continue in 2025′ published by Forbes India on January 16, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/2025-investment-special/the-ipo-gold-rush-is-likely-to-continue-in-2025/95070/1    

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘PTC India’s 4 PSU shareholders want to log out of promoter role’ published by Economic Times on January 15, 2025. Link to the full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ptc-indias-4-psu-shareholders-want-to-log-out-of-promoter-role/articleshow/117251582.cms  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘Experts weigh in on DPDP Act’s impact on data privacy in India’ published by Voice & Data January, 07,2025. Link to the full article: https://www.voicendata.com/telecom/experts-weigh-in-on-dpdp-acts-impact-on-data-privacy-in-india-8598534  

Sudeshna Guha Roy is quoted in an article titled ‘NCLT Hearing Hack: A Wake Up Call to bolster Courts Cybersecurity published by Mint on January 12, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nclt-hearing-hack-a-wake-up-call-to-bolster-courts-cybersecurity-11736666586781.html  

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI’ published by Mint on January 08, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/razorpay-fintech-reverse-flipping-domicile-fast-track-route-merger-ipo-global-expansion-business-unit-profitability-11736239611255.html  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘DPDP Rules: Stakeholders seek extension of consultation period’ published by Storyboard 18 on January 07, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.storyboard18.com/how-it-works/dpdp-rules-stakeholders-seek-extension-of-consultation-period-52478.htm  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘Experts wary of data panel curveball on Big Tech, social firms’ published by Economic Times on January 06, 2025. Link to the full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/legal-experts-express-concerns-over-potential-data-localisation-curbs-while-it-minister-assures-no-backdoor-entry-in-new-data-rules/articleshow/116970376.cms  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘Data localisation will be a curveball for businesses, say experts’ published by Hindu Business Line on January 05, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/dpdp-rules-data-localisation-will-be-a-curveball-for-businesses-say-experts/article69064687.ece  

Snigdhaneel Satpathy is quoted in a story titled “Social security net for gig workers by early next fiscal” published by Financial Express on 04 January 2025 . Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/social-security-net-for-gig-workers-by-early-next-fiscal-3706931/  

Sanya Sud is quoted in an article titled ‘Stampede during Pushpa 2 screening reinforces need for celebrity accountability’ published by Mint on January 02, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/pushpa-2-controversy-highlights-need-for-celebrity-accountability-in-ensuring-public-safety-allu-arjun-11735544757262.html  

Akshay Jain  is quoted in an article titled ‘India’s Gig Workers Are Riding into an Uncertain Future’ published by Mint on January 01, 2025. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/magazine/indias-gig-workers-are-riding-into-an-uncertain-future  

Akshay Jain  is quoted in an article titled ‘India sees more startups encashing Esops in 2024 in pre-IPO, secondary deals’ published by Mint on December 31, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/companies/startups-esops-pre-ipo-secondary-deals-qapita-saas-whatfix-meesho-flipkart-and-phonepe-swiggy-bullish-market-stocks-11735531791599.html  

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI’ published by Business Standard on December 17, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/india-china-fdi-policymakers-split-economic-survey-124121700782_1.html  

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘Budget 2025 Expectations: Old Tax Regime To Permanently Go?’ published by Republic Business on December 15, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.republicbiz.com/money/budget-2025-expectations-old-tax-regime-to-permanently-go  

Sudeshna Guha Roy is quoted in an article titled ‘Supreme Court rulings on environmental damage highlight flaws in National Green Tribunal’s methods’ published by Mint on December 11, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/national-green-tribunal-ngt-fines-supreme-court-environmental-violations-grasim-industries-benzo-chem-ngt-rules/amp-11733898883372.html  

Sudeshna Guha Roy is quoted in an article titled ‘Celebrities hit back at social media trolls with defamation suits to safeguard their reputations’ published by Mint on December 11, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/celebrities-social-media-trolls-defamation-suits-ar-rahman-salman-khan-11733814716248.html  

Sudeshna Guha Roy is quoted in an article titled ‘US Supreme Court to review NEPA’s scope on broader environmental impacts’ published by ET LegalWorld on December 10, 2024. Link to the full article: https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/international/us-supreme-court-to-review-nepas-scope-on-broader-environmental-impacts/116134302  

Gangesh Varma is quoted in an article titled ‘SEBI’s plan for SDP could impact user speech and activity’ published by Hindu Business Line on December 09, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/sebis-plan-for-sdp-could-impact-user-speech-and-activity/article68954926.ece  

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled ‘NCLAT upholds NCLT decision against Jaiprakash Associates’ scheme of arrangement’ published by ET Legal World on December 08, 2024. Link to the full article: https://legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/litigation/nclat-upholds-nclt-decision-against-jaiprakash-associates-scheme-of-arrangement/116108649

Satyadarshi Kunal  is quoted in an article titled ‘How the amended Banking Laws impact you’ published by Hindu Business Line on December 05, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blexplainer/bl-explainer-how-the-amended-banking-laws-impact-you/article68950012.ece  

Abhishek Chansoria is quoted in an article titled ‘IndiGo-Mahindra ‘battle’ for 6E explained: A look at existing laws applicable to current dispute’ published by Money Control on December 04, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/indigo-mahindra-battle-for-6e-explained-a-look-at-existing-laws-applicable-to-present-dispute-12883519.html  

Sanya Sud is quoted in an article titled ‘Can lawyers also be Journalists?’ published by Mint on December 04, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/mint-explainer-can-lawyers-also-be-journalists-11733292849681.html  

Adil Ladha is quoted in an article titled ‘EPFO deadline ends to activate UAN for ELI benefits: What to do next’ published by Business Standard on December 04, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/epfo-deadline-ends-to-activate-uan-for-eli-benefits-what-to-do-next-124120400256_1.html  

Abhiraj Arora  is quoted in an article titled ‘Trafiksol IPO: SEBI cancels listing after probe; SME ordered to refund investor’s money within one week’ published by Mint on December 3, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/trafiksol-ipo-sebi-cancels-listing-after-probe-sme-ordered-to-refund-investors-money-within-one-week-11733228205617.html  

Adil Ladha is quoted in an article titled ‘Labour ministry mulls changes in EPF contribution rules’ published by Financial Express on November 29, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/labour-ministry-mulls-changes-in-epf-contribution-rules-3679568/  

Akshay Jain  is quoted in an article titled ‘PFO: Activate UAN, link Aadhaar with bank a/cs to get ELI scheme benefits’ published by Business Standard on November 28, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/epfo-activate-uan-link-aadhaar-with-bank-a-cs-to-get-eli-scheme-benefits-124112800726_1.html  

Abhishek Chansoria is quoted in an article titled ‘Nayanthara’s battle for film footage bares copyright conflict’ published by Mint on November 28, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/copyright-experts-film-footage-content-actors-producers-nayanthara-legal-netflix-hollywood-pulp-fiction-nft-11732606494793.html  

Satyadarshi Kunal  is quoted in an article titled ‘Parliament to consider proposal for multiple FD nominees’ published by News Nine on November 26, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.news9live.com/business/personal-finance/big-update-parliament-to-consider-proposal-for-multiple-fd-nominees-details-2758629  

Gangesh Varma is quoted in an article titled ‘HDFC Life Insurance suffers data breach: What customers must know’ published by Business Standard on November 27, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/hdfc-life-insurance-suffers-data-breach-what-customers-must-know-124112600328_1.html  

Sanya Sud is quoted in an article titled ‘Google Maps’ Wrong Direction in UP Accident Triggers Accountability Debate’ published by Outlook Business on November 26, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/start-up/news/google-maps-wrong-direction-in-up-accident-triggers-accountability-debate  

Sahil Arora is quoted in an article titled ‘Bitcoin scam: The legality of cryptocurrencies in India explained’ published by Business Standard on November 22, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/bitcoin-scam-the-legality-of-cryptocurrencies-in-india-explained-124112100977_1.html  

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘Companies Pay Attention to Minority Shareholders as Investor Awareness Rises ’ published by Outlook Business on November 20, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/corporate/companies-pay-attention-to-minority-shareholders-as-investor-awareness-rises  

Adil Ladha is quoted in an article titled ‘Diversity and inclusion: A growing factor in mergers and acquisitions’ published by Mint on November 15, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/companies/diversity-and-inclusion-a-growing-factor-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-11731492983053.html

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘Why Amazon, Flipkart Have Run into Trouble with the Enforcement Directorate ’ published by Outlook Business on November 8, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/start-up/explainers/why-amazon-flipkart-have-run-into-trouble-with-the-enforcement-directorate  

Abir Lal Dey is quoted in an article titled ‘Mediation route for operational creditors prior to NCLT process’ published by Financial Express on November 6, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-mediation-route-for-operational-creditors-prior-to-nclt-process-3657257/  

Sahil Arora is quoted in an article titled ‘Crypto exchange co WazirX battles liabilities, white knights yet to arrive’ published by Business Standard on November 1, 2024. Link to the full article:https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/crypto-exchange-co-wazirx-battles-liabilities-white-knights-yet-to-arrive-124110100781_1.html  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘New rules on data protection likely to be notified soon’ published by Economic Times on October 30, 2024. Link to the full article:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/new-rules-on-data-protection-likely-to-be-notified-soon/articleshow/114743402.cms

Adil Ladha is quoted in an article titled ‘Got a startup idea? Check your employee contract before you put in your papers’ published by Mint on October 29, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/employee-contracts-exit-clauses-non-compete-clauses-intellectual-property-data-protection-labour-law-trade-secrets-hr-11730110688655.html  

Ramya Suresh is quoted in an article titled ‘Guidelines to Curb False Eco Claims Could Raise Costs for Businesses’ published by NDTV Profit on October 29, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/law-and-policy/guidelines-to-curb-false-eco-claims-could-raise-costs-for-businesses  

Ramya Suresh is quoted in an article titled ‘Greenwashing guidelines likely spark class action suits against firms: Experts’ published by Mint on October 28, 2024. Link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/gH-as3YA  

Adil Ladha is quoted in an article titled ‘Why Karnataka Government Wants Customers to Pay More on Aggregator Transactions’ published by Outlook on October 24, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/start-up/explainers/explained-why-karnataka-government-wants-customers-to-pay-more-on-aggregator-transactions  

Our Partner Akshayy S Nanda  and Principal Associate Gangesh Varma are quoted in an article titled ‘Avg data breach cost hit Rs 19 cr in 2024; 16% Indians know privacy rights’ published by Business Standard on October 23, 2024. Link to the full article:https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/avg-data-breach-cost-hit-rs-19-cr-in-2024-16-indians-know-privacy-rights-124102300821_1.html    

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled ‘Go First’s foreign funding push to test India’s insolvency framework’ published by Mint on October 22, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/go-first-bankruptcy-insolvency-ibc-liquidation-pratt-and-whitney-engines-nclt-airlines-11729573673084.html  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled ‘WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy Back in Spotlight as CCI Investigation Intensifies’ published by Outlook on October 15, 2024. Link to the full article:https://www.outlookbusiness.com/start-up/explainers/whatsapps-privacy-policy-back-in-spotlight-as-cci-investigation-intensifies  

Sanya Sud is quoted in an article titled ‘Complying with SC’s Pocso ruling may be hard for social media firms’ published by Economic Times on October 15, 2024. Link to the full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/social-media-intermediaries-may-not-be-able-to-fully-comply-with-sc-judgement-on-child-porn-sources/articleshow/114225478.cms  

Gangesh Verma is quoted in an article titled ‘Star Health breach: Beware, your Aadhaar, PAN, password leak risk fraud’ published by Business Standard on October 11, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/star-health-breach-beware-your-aadhaar-pan-password-leak-risk-fraud-124101100345_1.html  

Mathew Thomas is quoted in an article titled ‘Sebi’s new rights-issue norm could dilute shareholder’s stake without a vote, but proxy advisors welcome it’ published by Moneycontrol on October 8, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/sebis-new-rights-issue-norm-could-dilute-shareholders-stake-without-a-vote-but-proxy-advisors-welcome-it-12837934.html  

Firm’s Dispute Resolution Partner, Sudeshna Guha Roy shared her valuable insights on “𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑹𝒐𝒚’𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑨𝑫𝑹 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 ” during an engaging discussion on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia, aired on NewsX. Watch the full discussion below 👇

Anirudh Krishan Gandhi  is quoted in an article titled ‘Ola Electric Mobility stock declines over 6% after CCPA notice on misleading ads’ published by Deccan Herald on October 8, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/ola-electric-mobility-stock-declines-over-6-after-ccpa-notice-on-misleading-ads-3223740  

Abhiraj Arora  is quoted in an article titled ‘SAT temporarily stays Sebi’s market ban on Omaxe’ published by Deccan Herald on October 8, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/markets/sat-temporarily-stays-sebi-s-market-ban-on-omaxe-3222875  

Akshay Jain  is quoted in an article titled ‘EPFO/ESIC cover may expand by 10 million’ published by Financial Express on October 8, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/epfoesic-cover-may-expand-by-10-million-3633270/  

Altaf Fathima is quoted in an article titled ‘Should Gig Work Be Treated as Employment? Ola’s Case in Karnataka HC Reignites the Debate’ published by Outlook on October 4, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.outlookbusiness.com/start-up/explainers/should-gig-work-be-treated-as-employment-olas-case-in-karnataka-hc-reignites-the-debate  

Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘Front-running cases and Sebi’s fight against market manipulation’ published by Livemint on October 2, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/explainer-front-running-cases-sebi-market-manipulation-axis-mutual-fund-quant-mutual-fund-11727765701864.html  

Gangesh Verma is quoted in an article titled ‘Fact-checking, research: A case for taking AI’s assistance in the law’ published by Business Standard on September 15, 2024. Link to the full article https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/fact-checking-research-a-case-for-taking-ai-s-assistance-in-the-law-124091500712_1.html  

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled ‘Resolution pros in creditors’ crosshairs’ published by Mint on September 30, 2024. Link to the full article: https://clientportal.conceptbiu.com/mv/ad/10150-243496530-10150  

Gangesh Verma is quoted in an article titled ‘Experts call Airtel’s spam tool promising, but flag privacy issues’ published by Financial Express on September 29, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology/experts-call-airtels-spam-tool-promising-but-flag-privacy-issues/3626045/  

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘How much cash can you deposit in a savings account to avoid tax scrutiny?’ published by Financial Express on September 25, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/income-tax-how-much-cash-can-you-deposit-in-savings-account-to-avoid-tax-scrutiny-3621453/  

We are pleased to announce that Saraf and Partners, secured bail for the CEO of Rau’s IAS Study Circle Study Circle in an unfortunate event leading to drowning of three students. This matter was led by Mohit Saraf, the Founder and Managing Partner, and Sanjeev Sharma, Senior Partner. Read more about this momentous development: –…

An article titled, ‘India’s AI Strides may face Privacy Law headwinds…cos looking to future-proof biz from legal shocks’ quoting Firm’s Personal Data Protection and Competition Law Partner, Akshayy S Nanda published by The Economic Times.   https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/epaper/delhicapital/2024/sep/20/et-front/indias-ai-stridesmay-face-privacy-law-headwinds/articleshow/113503420.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

An article titled, ‘NRIs can now invest in Sovereign Green Bonds this new way; Know how the impact on taxation of gains’ quoting Firm’s Banking & Finance Partner, Rohit Raghavan published by The Economic Times.   https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/nris-can-now-invest-in-sovereign-green-bonds-this-new-way-know-how-the-impact-on-taxation-of-gains/articleshow/113317486.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst  

An article titled, ‘How much cash can you legally keep at home in India to stay clear of taxman?’ quoting Firm’s Tax Partner, Amit Gupta published by Financial Express.   https://www.financialexpress.com/money/how-much-cash-can-indians-legally-keep-at-home-without-penalty-3606726/  

An article titled, ‘DPDP Act draft rules expected within two weeks; transition period likely to be restricted to 6 months’ quoting Firm’s Personal Data Protection and Competition Law Partner, Akshayy S Nanda published by Storyboard18. https://www.storyboard18.com/digital/dpdp-act-draft-rules-expected-within-two-weeks-transition-period-likely-to-be-restricted-to-6-months-42169.htm  

An article titled, ‘Investment abroad by Indians increased to $2,112 million in July’ quoting Firm’s Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar published by The Hindu BusinessLine.

An article titled, ‘SEBI’s Misstep Leads To Landmark Bombay High Court Ruling: A Case Of Regulatory Adventurism’ quoting Partner, Abhiraj Arora published by NDTV Profit. https://www.ndtvprofit.com/law-and-policy/sebis-misstep-leads-to-landmark-bombay-high-court-ruling-a-case-of-regulatory-adventurism    

An article titled, ‘Big Tech says ex-ante antitrust regulations will hurt innovation’ quoting Firm’s Competition and Personal Data Protection Laws Partner, Akshayy S Nanda published by The Economic Times.  

An article titled, ‘Why DCB’s ex-ante approach may not be right to address big tech concerns’ quoting Firm’s Competition and Personal Data Protection Laws Partner, Akshayy S Nanda published in the March/April issue of Asian Legal Business.

Vaibhav Kakkar, Senior Partner at Saraf and Partners was invited to participate in a panel discussion on “Medicines Sold Based On Misleading Claims By Ramdev, Patanjali” on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia aired on NewsX.  

Vaibhav Kakkar, Senior Partner at Saraf and Partners was invited to participate in a panel discussion on the recent Supreme Court of India‘s judgement on Rejecting Ramdev’s Apology for misleading ads on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia aired on NewsX.

Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf is quoted in an article titled “One law firm in a year: Why’re foreign legal groups shying away from India?” published by Business Standard on 5th April 2024.   Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/one-law-firm-in-a-year-why-re-foreign-legal-groups-shying-away-from-india-124040400432_1.html        

Akshay Jain is quoted in an article titled ‘Will living wages offer a better deal to workers?’ published by Financial Express.    

Abhiraj Arora joins Saraf and Partners as a Partner in the Securities and Regulatory Practice.  The news has been published by:👇 Asian Legal Business Legal Era BW Legal World Bar and Bench  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “Draft Rules For Small M&As, Green Channel Aim To Ease Entrepreneurship” published by NDTV Profit on 22nd  March 2024.   Link to the full article: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/law-and-policy/draft-rules-for-de-minimis-green-channel-aims-to-ease-entrepreneurship      

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “Rules made simpler for certain M&As” published by Financial Express on 20th March 2024.        

Rohit Raghavan is quoted in an article titled “Family offices are increasingly leaning towards debt investments” published by Hindu Business Line on 18th March 2024. Link to the full article:https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/global-investor/indian-family-offices-are-increasingly-leaning-towards-debt-investments/article67961063.ece        

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “Digital Competition Bill: Here’s how it can affect the Big Tech companies” published by Business Today on 13th March 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/digital-competition-bill-heres-how-it-can-affect-the-big-tech-companies-421317-2024-03-13        

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “Digital Competition Bill opens room for parallel probe against firms” published by Business Standard on 13th March 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/digital-competition-bill-opens-room-for-parallel-probe-against-firms-124031300736_1.html        

Saraf and Partners unveils a new state-of-the-art office in Bengaluru. The news has been published by: Live Law: https://www.livelaw.in/law-firms/saraf-and-partners-250895 Legal Era: https://www.legaleraonline.com/news/saraf-and-partners-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-office-in-bengaluru-897404?infinitescroll=1 BW Legal World: https://bwlegalworld.businessworld.in/article/Saraf-And-Partners-Strengthens-Its-Presence-With-New-Office-In-Bengaluru/01-03-2024-511626/ Legal 500: https://www.legal500.com/developments/press-releases/saraf-and-partners-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-office-in-bengaluru/ Bar and Bench: https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/saraf-and-partners-unveils-new-state-of-the-art-office-in-bengaluru IBLJ: https://law.asia/saraf-partners-relocates-bengaluru/  

Arjun Rajgopal discusses the judgment of the Apex Court wherein the Electoral Bonds scheme was struck down in conversation with BW Legal World Link to the full story: https://bwlegalworld.businessworld.in/article/Electoral-Bonds-Judgment-Experts-Weigh-In/26-02-2024-511095/    

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf,  was invited to participate in an insightful discussion on the life of the legendary lawyer Fali Nariman! on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia, aired on 26th February, Monday, on NewsX. Watch the full discussion below   

Gangesh Varma is quoted in an article titled ‘Lok Sabha Elections: How AI will be a double-edged sword to boost fake news, curb voting manipulations in upcoming polls’ published by Livemint on February 26, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-how-ai-will-be-a-double-edged-sword-to-boost-fake-news-curb-voting-manipulations-11708705430974.html    

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma is quoted in an article titled ‘In The Crosshairs: What is a lookout circular? Who can issue it? Can it be challenged?’ published by Moneycontrol on February 26, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/legal/in-the-crosshairs-what-is-a-lookout-circular-who-can-issue-it-can-it-be-challenged-12345431.html    

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “CCI notifies leniency-plus scheme to curb cartelisation” published by Economic Times on 22nd February 2024. Link to the full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cci-notifies-leniency-plus-scheme-to-curb-cartelisation/articleshow/107902736.cms?from=mdr        

Vaibhav Kakkar was invited to share his thoughts on the Business Standard Morning Show on the topic “What’s next for online gaming after SRO failure?” The show aired on February 21, 2024 and the complete telecast can be accessed from the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhGp2cZk0WE&t=357s  

Akshay Jain is quoted in an article titled ‘Make In India: Several Sectors Fail To Spark Investor Interest Under PLI Scheme In FY24’ published by Outlook Business on February 21, 2024. Link to the full article: https://business.outlookindia.com/economy-and-policy/make-in-india-several-sectors-fail-to-spark-investor-interest-under-pli-scheme    

Arjun Rajgopal is quoted in an article titled ‘Loss-making firms’ political donations in focus post SC ruling’ published by Livemint on February 18, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/mint-explainer-sc-electoral-bond-ruling-puts-loss-making-firms-political-donations-in-focus-11708254922244.html    

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “Artificial Intelligence: CCI Lens On Anti-Competitive Challenges” published by NDTV Profit on 08th February 2024. Link to the full article:https://www.ndtvprofit.com/law-and-policy/artifical-intelligence-cci-lens-on-anti-competitive-challenges        

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘Budgets and Markets: Will FM end the buyback party?’ published by Moneycontrol on February 01, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/budget/budget-markets-buyback-tax-dividend-fm-12154061.html  

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘Direct Tax To Total Tax Collection Dipped 270 Bps in Past Decade: CBDT Data’ published by BW Businessworld on January 29, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.businessworld.in/article/Direct-Tax-To-Total-Tax-Collection-Dipped-270-Bps-In-Past-Decade-CBDT-Data/29-01-2024-508064/  

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma was invited to participate in a panel discussion on “Guidelines on Bail Applications issued by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Rajesh Bindal” on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia aired on NewsX.   Watch the full discussion below 👇

Vaibhav Kakkar, is quoted in an article titled ‘A turbulent year for SEBI at SAT’ published by Hindu Business Line on January 10, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/a-turbulent-year-for-sebi-at-sat/article67723401.ece  

Vikrant Kumar, is quoted in an article titled ‘Can AI Own Copyrights? What Does Indian Law Say About It?’ published by NDTV Profit on January 04, 2024. Link to the full article: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/law-and-policy/can-ai-own-copyrights-what-does-indian-law-say-about-it?  

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma was invited to participate in a panel discussion on ‘Ensuring All bail Applications are listed at the earliest: Supreme Court of India to all High Courts” on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia aired on NewsX.   Watch the full discussion below 👇

Amit Gupta, is quoted in an article titled ‘GSTAT: Relaxing retirement age, eligibility criteria of members to bring efficiency, say tax experts’ published by Moneycontrol on December 21, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/legal/gstat-relaxing-retirement-age-eligibility-criteria-of-members-to-bring-efficiency-say-tax-experts-11938421.html  

Sairam Subramanian is quoted in an article titled ‘Arbitration agreements valid even if unstamped, rules SC’ published by Livemint on December 14, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/unstamped-arbitration-agreements-are-enforceable-supreme-court-rules-11702451060292.html  

Senior Partners, Manmeet Singh, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, and Partner, Sairam Subramanian shared their thoughts on the Supreme Court of India’s recent judgment on Unstamped Arbitration Agreements.  

Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar is quoted in an article titled ‘“Earn 200,000%!”: Finfluencers hardsell platforms that could land investors a FEMA violation’ published by Moneycontrol on December 07, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/earn-200000-finfluencers-hardsell-platforms-that-could-land-investors-a-fema-violation-11870381.html  

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled ‘What is professional tax: These employees might have to pay it if working from home’ published by Economic Times on December 05, 2023. Link to the full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/what-is-professional-tax-these-employees-might-have-to-pay-it-if-working-from-home/articleshow/105727868.cms  

Ramya Suresh is quoted in an article titled ‘How a proposed change in Special Situations Fund norms could end roundtripping through AIFs’ published by Moneycontrol on December 01, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/how-a-proposed-change-in-special-situations-fund-norms-could-end-roundtripping-through-aifs-11840191.html  

Principal Associate, Sanya Sud is quoted in an article titled ‘Dark pattern guidelines to prescribe penalty for erring digital firms’ published by LiveMint on November 28, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/industry/dark-patterns-guidelines-to-prescribe-penalties-for-erring-digital-businesses-11701095464094.html  

Dhruv Chatterjee is quoted in an article titled ‘Proposed NPC Bill to promote innovation & research in pharmacy’ published by Pharmabiz on November 27, 2023. Link to the full article: http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=164777&sid=1  

Senior Partner, Vikrant Kumar is quoted in an article titled ‘Draft broadcast bill sparks concerns around creative freedom’ published by LiveMint on November 26, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/draft-broadcast-bill-unleashes-concerns-around-creative-freedom-11701015943562.html  

Avirup Nag joins Saraf and Partners as a Partner in the Projects and M&A Practice.  The news has been published by:👇 Asian Legal Business Live Law Legal Era BW Legal World Bar and Bench Chambers and Partners  

Amit Gupta is quoted in an article titled, ‘Delhi HC quashes reassessment orders for AY 2016-17, 2017-18 having tax escapement below ₹50 lakh’ published by The Hindu Business Line on November 18th 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/delhi-hc-quashes-reassessment-orders-for-ay-2016-17-2017-18-having-tax-escapement-below-rs-50-lakh/article67543122.ece  

Singdhaneel Satpathy was invited to share his thoughts on the Business Standard Morning Show in relation to the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 released by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to regulate content on Netflix and other OTT platforms. The show aired on November 17, 2023 and the complete telecast can be accessed from…

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled, ‘Lenders Look to De risk Promoter Guarantees’ published by The Economic Times on November 16, 2023. Link to the full article:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/epaper/delhicapital/2023/nov/16/et-front/lenders-look-to-derisk-promoter-guarantees/articleshow/105243914.cms?from=mdr  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “Companies fear new data law may upset cross-selling cart” published by Economic Times on 12th November 2023. Link to the full article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/companies-uneasy-over-consent-clause-in-new-data-law/articleshow/105154934.cms        

Saraf and Partners celebrated its Annual Day event with the establishment of an office in Hyderabad. The news has been published by: Legal 500: https://www.legal500.com/developments/press-releases/saraf-and-partners-marks-milestone-annual-day-event-and-expands-footprint-in-hyderabad-with-notable-partner-inductions-2/ Asian Legal Business: https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/other-news/saraf-launches-hyderabad-office-partner-duo-dsk IBLJ: https://law.asia/saraf-hired-durga-bose-gandham-and-altaf-fatima/ Live Law: https://www.livelaw.in/law-firms/saraf-and-partners-241775 Legal Era: https://www.legaleraonline.com/hires-and-moves/saraf-and-partners-marks-milestone-annual-day-event-and-expands-footprint-in-hyderabad-with-notable-partner-inductions-880891?infinitescroll=1 BW Legal World: https://bwlegalworld.businessworld.in/article/Saraf-And-Partners-Marks-Milestone-Annual-Day-Event-And-Expands-Footprint-In-Hyderabad-With-Notable-Partner-Inductions/06-11-2023-497817/ Bar and Bench: https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/saraf-and-partners-hires-dsk-legal-hyderabad-team Latest Laws: https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/saraf-and-partners-marks-milestone-annual-day-event-and-expands-footprint-in-hyderabad-with-notable-partner-inductions-208006/ SME Street: https://smestreet.in/technology/saraf-and-partners-annual-day-event-highlights-hyderabad-expansion-1687647

Bikash Jhawar is quoted in an article titled, ‘IBBI Proposes Reforms For Efficient Corporate Resolution: All You Need To Know’ published by BQPrime on November 04, 2023. Link to the full article:https://www.bqprime.com/law-and-policy/ibbi-proposes-reforms-for-efficient-corporate-resolution-all-you-need-to-know  

Abhishek Swaroop is quoted in an article titled, ‘Lenders fear taxmen will eat into recovery pie’ published by Times of India on November 02, 2023. Link to the full article:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/lenders-fear-taxmen-will-eat-into-recovery-pie/articleshow/104902251.cms?from=mdr  

Saraf and Partners’ Team will be participating at the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference 2023 to be held in Paris from 29th October to 3rd November.

Principal Associate, Gangesh Varma is invited to moderate a panel discussion titled, ‘User Rights and Principles For the Rules’ at PrivacyNama 2023, organised by MediaNama on 27th October 2023. Click below to Register 👇: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L6KGwOo5QGO1PcbzQtCKug?mc_cid=f0e596042e&mc_eid=17268e5306#/registration    

Akshayy S Nanda will be conducting a virtual masterclass on “Data Privacy with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)” organised by ETMasterclass, scheduled for 2nd & 3rd November 2023. This two-day event aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of security, privacy, and data protection challenges in the emerging Business Models.   For more details on the Masterclass click…

Snigdhaneel Satpathy is quoted in a story titled “Ratan Tata Endowment Fund Buys into 2 Tata Cos” published by Economic Times on 17th October 2023. Link to the full article: http://sarafpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ratan-Tata-Endowment-Fund-Buys-into-2-Tata-Cos-The-Economic-Times.pdf  

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “The Data Dilemma: Companies find India’s privacy law a tricky maze to traverse” published by Economic Times on 15th October 2023.  

Vivek Pareek, Partner at Saraf and Partners was invited to share his insights on the Business Standard Morning Show on “Why is India Inc. riding a merger-demerger wave?” The show aired on October 13, 2023 and the complete telecast can be accessed from the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpELt2Sp4vM&t=426s  

Ramya Suresh joins Saraf and Partners as a Partner in the Corporate and M&A Practice.  The same has been published by: Bar and Bench: https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/azb-partner-ramya-suresh-joins-saraf-and-partners Live Law: https://www.livelaw.in/law-firms/saraf-and-partners-ma-ramya-suresh-239941 BW Legal World: https://bwlegalworld.businessworld.in/article/Saraf-And-Partners-Elevates-Corporate-And-M-A-Practice-With-Arrival-Of-Partner-Ramya-Suresh/12-10-2023-494725/ Asian Legal Business: https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/deals/saraf-continues-ma-expansion-azb-partner-mumbai Legal Era: https://www.legaleraonline.com/hires-and-moves/saraf-and-partners-elevates-corporate-and-ma-practice-with-the-arrival-of-partner-ramya-suresh-878568    

Akshayy S Nanda is quoted in an article titled “DPDP Act 2023: Consent managers crucial in data protection amid transition” published by Business Standard on 11th October 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/dpdp-act-2023-consent-managers-crucial-in-data-protection-amid-transition-123101100631_1.html    

Firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, Mr. Mohit Saraf, has been invited as the Guest of Honour at the Orientation Programme, Law Centre – II, Faculty Of Law, University of Delhi on 7th October 2023. The Chief Guest for the function is Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, Supreme Court of India.  

Sanya Sud, Principal Associate at Saraf and Partners was invited to share her thoughts on the Business Standard Morning Show in relation to the implementation of comprehensive guidelines protecting public from the harmful impact of unhealthy food and the role of the government as a regulator. The show aired on September 29, 2023 and the complete telecast can be…

Anirudh Krishan Gandhi shared his valuable insights on recent judgement by: Justice Chandrachud, Justice Narasimha, Justice Pardiwala about “Arbitration Awards cannot be set aside on mere possibility of an alternative view of facts or interpretation of the contract” on Legally Speaking with Tarun Nangia, aired on NewsX. Watch the full discussion below:

Tax Partner Amit Gupta reflects his legal journey, as a Chartered Accountant and a CFA, combining financial analysis and tax advisory to provide holistic solutions to clients, and recently joining the Firm in tax practice, in an exclusive conversation with iPleaders. Read the full interview here 👇: https://blog.ipleaders.in/an-interview-with-amit-gupta-new-partner-joining-saraf-and-partners-in-tax-practice/

Abir Lal Dey is quoted in an article titled  “‘Upper layer’ tag may pose challenges for some NBFCs” published by Financial Express on September 27, 2023. Link to the full article: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/banking-finance-upper-layer-tag-may-pose-challenges-for-some-nbfcs-3255649/  

An article titled ‘Net Cos panic, want clarity on data rules, seek more time’ quoting Partner, Akshayy S Nanda published by The Economic Times on September 27, 2023. Link to Article: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/net-companies-panic-want-clarity-on-data-rules-seek-more-time/articleshow/103969021.cms  

Link: https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/dhruv-chatterjee-joins-saraf-and-partners-as-partner-in-corporate-ma-and-pe-practices ALB: https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/appointments/india%E2%80%99s-saraf-adds-ma-partner-trilegal BW Legal World: https://bwlegalworld.businessworld.in/article/Saraf-And-Partners-Onboards-Dhruv-Chatterjee-As-Partner-In-Corporate-M-A-And-Private-Equity-Practices/27-09-2023-492898/ Latest Laws: https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/saraf-and-partners-bolsters-its-team-with-the-addition-of-dhruv-chatterjee-as-partner-in-corporate-m-a-and-private-equity-practices-206143/

We are pleased to share that Vaibhav Kakkar, Senior Partner was invited to participate in the panel discussion titled, ‘M&A, PE/VC Investments in India’s New Economy: Trends and Legal Insight’ at the BW Legal World GC Conclave. https://bwlegalworld.businessworld.in/article/Active-Regulatory-Environment-Is-Making-Business-Difficult-Say-Experts/11-07-2023-483739/

The Firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, Mr. Mohit Saraf, delivered the keynote address titled, ’10 year Gaze: Challenge and Opportunities for Legal Profession’ at the BW Legal World GC Conclave! Held on July 9 at Le Meridien New Delhi. Mr. Saraf presented an overview of the enabling environment for growth of both the economy and the legal…

We are thrilled to share that two years ago, the vision for creating a law firm that could provide high-quality responsive service to clients and a platform to the ‘first-generation’ Indian lawyers, culminated in the birth of Saraf and Partners. Today, we celebrate two years of incredible success of the Firm. We extend our heartfelt gratitude…

We are pleased to share that Firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf was invited to deliver a keynote address on the topic “Legal Tides & Currents: Navigating the next decade” at the BW Global Legal Summit and Legal Leader Awards 2023. Mr. Saraf’s address was very well received by the attendees, comprising of eminent legal luminaries.…

We are pleased to share that Saraf and Partners’ 4 deals have been recognised as the “Winning Deals of the Year 2022” published by India Business Law Journal. These deals are some of the pathbreaking deals of 2022 and have been recognised not only for their size (value) but also for the uniqueness and complexity involved from…

We are delighted to share that the Firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, Mr. Mohit Sarafwas invited to conduct a workshop for High Court Justices on ‘Interpretation of Construction and Infrastructure Contracts’ organised by the National Judicial Academy (NJA), Bhopal.

Watch the Firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf in candid conversation in the latest episode of “Soulful Conversation with Bithika Anand” by Bar & Bench.   https://youtu.be/mTMCeUNRawQ : https://lnkd.in/dqX9KHmY

International Women’s Day celebrations at Saraf and Partners, where we truly believe Empowered women, glow differently.

 We are thrilled to announce the esteemed presence of honorable Sh. N. V. Ramana, Chief Justice of India (Retd.), at the Symposium on on Wednesday, 15th February at the Firm’s Delhi (NCR) Office. Justice Ramana graced the Symposium as a “Chief Guest” and address the audience with his Inaugural Remarks. Dr. Abhishek Singhvi, a…

Medanta’s INR 2,206 crore IPO is the largest ever in the hospital space in India till date. The shares of Medanta debuted at a premium of 20% over their issue price. We would like to congratulate Dr Naresh Trehan and the Medanta team, The Carlyle Group, and all the parties involved for the successful listing.…

We are delighted to announce that Saraf and Partners has been recognised as The Best Law Firms to work for in India, 2022, in the 51-250 professionals category.  We have also been recognised for our Culture, Firm Leadership, Rewards & Recognition and Women (diversity & equality). This is indeed a proud moment for the Firm and for each one of us,…

We are extremely delighted to announce that our Firm’s Founder & Managing Partner, Mr. Mohit Saraf has received the ‘Hindu College Distinguished Alumni Award-2022’ for Excellence in Legal Affairs from the Hon’ble Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Supreme Court Judge. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri and Justice Jasmeet Singh were also facilitated in the ceremony for excellence…

Saraf and Partners, a premier full service Indian law Firm, completed its first year of establishment on 18 July 2022. On this day, the Firm came together to celebrate its first anniversary (S&P Day) – a journey of awakening, inclusivity and legal excellence. In the last year, the Firm has grown rapidly and has earned…

Saraf and Partners celebrates its first anniversary on July 18, 2022.

Saraf and Partners, a premier full-service Indian law firm, has moved to an 18,000-square feet office at One International Centre in Lower Parel, Mumbai on 6 July 2022. This brand-new office space is much larger than the previous one, to accommodate the Firm strength in Mumbai which has doubled in nearly a year. Mr. Mohit…

Our Senior Associate, Ganesh Varma was invited to conduct a knowledge session on “Navigating the Emerging Legal and Regulatory Landscape of Internet Governance” at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) (Institute of National Importance), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.  The discussions during the session involved the challenging trade-offs in internet regulation, mapping different focus areas of…

We are delighted to announce that the Firm, Saraf and Partners outshined the BW Legal Global Leaders Award 2021 by winning two major awards of the evening – the Firm was awarded ‘National Law Firm of the Year’ and our Firm’s Founder & Managing Partner, Mr. Mohit Saraf was facilitated with ‘Managing Partner of the Year’ award. The prestigious award function…

Our Firm’s Banking & Finance Partner, Abir Lal Dey and Senior Associate, Aroop Das were invited to conduct an interactive session with penultimate law students to discuss the basics of banking and finance and the laws involved in the practice in a session titled, ‘Decoding the Law behind Banking and Finance sector‘ organised by Cochin Institute Of International arbitration (CIIA) and the Law…

Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar was invited to participate in a panel discussion titled, ‘Navigating the Crypto Ecosystem in 2022’ at the BW Legal World Conclave 2022 where India’s top Legal Luminaries will discuss Laws & Trends to watch for in 2022, organised on January 29, 2022.

Firm’s Founder & Managing Partner, Mohit Saraf was invited to deliver the key-note speech on ‘Building a Law Firm of the Future’ at the BW Legal World Conclave 2022 where India’s top Legal Luminaries will discuss Laws & Trends to watch for in 2022, organised on January 29, 2022.

We are proud to announce that Saraf and Partners’ advisory, Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) wins the Asia-Pacific Indian Deal of the Year award by Project Finance International (PFI). The PFI Awards is one of the most prestigious global project finance reporting and recognises market-leading transactions annually. S&P team was led by Partner, Rohit Raghavan.

“Firm held its first physical Partner’s Meet at its New Delhi office, The Leela Palace Hotel, Chanakyapuri. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen client relationships as they are the foremost brand ambassadors of the Firm, while prioritizing attention on new businesses and hiring of key practice area leaders. The Partners further deliberated, work-life…

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