Category: Blogs
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Challenging the Unilateral Appointment of an Arbitrator
In its recent ruling, the Bombay High Court reiterated the need for a written agreement between the parties if one of them objects to the unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by the other.
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World IP Day is an opportunity to celebrate Indian women
“Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity” is the theme of this year’s World Intellectual Property Day, which is being held on April 26. It is a timely reminder of the importance of promoting diversity in IP and among entrepreneurs and business leaders. As the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) states, women everywhere are driving…
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Arbitration regimes applicable to small and medium businesses in India
Although the Indian Supreme Court has tackled some of the conflicts around the validity of arbitration clauses for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, clarity is still required on how such clauses should apply
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CTI Future Corporation v. Ducgiang Chemical & Detergent Powder Joint Stock Company
The Hon’ble Karnataka High Court pronounced a judgement which allowed parties foreign to Indian jurisdiction to enforce international commercial arbitration awards passed in countries that are a signatory to the NY Convention and that are reciprocating territories with India.
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India must embrace the benefits of an open legal market
The benefits of allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to open offices and practise foreign law in India far outweigh any concerns around such a development, says Shreyas Jayasimha, co-founder of Aarna Law.
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Gujarat benefits from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
As Indian start-ups switch their funds to the state’s new finance and tech centre, the corporate advisory team highlights the benefits offered to emerging companies from Gujarat’s GIFT city
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How the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will affect Indian companies
The news of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank led to widespread speculation about the wider fate of banks amid fears of a contagion hastening a recession. There have been a lot of explanations for the meltdown at SVB. We attempt to break it down.
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The challenges of bringing claims over digital currencies
Shreyas Jayasimha, founder and managing partner at Aarna Law, recently spoke at a webinar hosted by the American Arbitration Association on Disputes Involving Blockchain and Crypto Assets: Recent Strides.
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COP-27 highlights growth in climate-related liabilities
Aarna Law recently hosted a panel discussion on climate change disputes as part of the International Chamber of Commerce’s “Make Climate Action Everyone’s Business” Forum.
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Why corporate governance matters for early-stage companies
There is a new element that start-up founders can no longer ignore as they search for success. Alongside a strong value proposition and a credible team, the post-pandemic investor expects sound governance principles to be built into the way the business is run