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Corporate and GCC·February 2026

Global Capability Centres in India: The Definitive Legal and Strategic Playbook

From Entity Formation to Operational Excellence: What Every MNC Needs to Know

India now hosts over 1,800 Global Capability Centres, more than any country outside the United States. But here is what the cheerleading reports do not tell you: establishing a GCC in India is deceptively complex. We have advised on dozens of GCC setups, and we have seen sophisticated multinationals stumble on issues that seem elementary in hindsight. This white paper is born from those experiences. It is not a marketing brochure about India's potential. You have read enough of those. It is a practitioner's guide to getting it right, written by lawyers who have negotiated the entity structures, drafted the intercompany agreements, managed the labour law minefields, and navigated the regulatory approvals. If you are planning a GCC in India, this is the document your project team needs.

35 min readAnandaday Misshra, Madhu Damodaran, Hetang Shah

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Data Privacy·January 2026

DPDPA 2023: A Practical Compliance Roadmap for Indian Businesses

Navigating India's New Data Protection Regime

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 marks a watershed moment for data governance in India. After years of deliberation, we finally have a comprehensive framework that balances individual privacy rights with legitimate business interests. This white paper cuts through the noise to give you a clear, actionable roadmap for compliance—whether you're a startup processing customer data or a multinational with complex cross-border data flows.

25 min readAnandaday Misshra, Rohit Lalwani, Mridusha Guha

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Labour Law·January 2026

The Four Labour Codes: Implementation Challenges and Strategic Responses

Transforming India's Employment Law Landscape

India's four Labour Codes represent the most significant overhaul of employment legislation since independence. By consolidating 29 central labour laws into four codes, Parliament has attempted to simplify compliance while modernizing worker protections. This white paper examines the practical implementation challenges businesses face and offers strategic responses drawn from our experience advising employers across sectors.

30 min readMadhu Damodaran, Mridusha Guha, Khilansha Mukhija

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GST & Taxation·December 2025

GST Litigation Strategies: Protecting Your Position in Tax Disputes

A Practitioner's Guide to Assessment, Appeals, and Beyond

Seven years into the GST regime, the litigation landscape has crystallized. We now have substantial jurisprudence from High Courts and the Supreme Court, established procedural norms, and a clearer understanding of how authorities approach disputes. This white paper distills our experience from handling over 500 GST matters to provide actionable strategies for businesses facing assessment, audit, or appeal proceedings.

28 min readAnandaday Misshra, Hiteashi Desai, Dhwani Tandon

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Contracts·November 2025

Contract Drafting for the Modern Era: Principles and Pitfalls

Moving Beyond Templates to Thoughtful Agreements

The contract is where business intent meets legal reality. Yet most contracts fail to serve this purpose well—they're templates accumulated over decades, carrying forward clauses nobody understands for risks nobody faces. This white paper offers a different approach: contract drafting that starts with commercial objectives, addresses real risks, and creates agreements that businesspeople can actually use.

22 min readVathsala Ramachandran, Pawan Laddha

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Arbitration·October 2025

Commercial Arbitration in India: A Strategic Guide for Businesses

Navigating Dispute Resolution in a Maturing Arbitral Landscape

India's arbitration ecosystem has transformed over the past decade. Legislative reforms, judicial evolution, and institutional development have created a dispute resolution environment that increasingly matches international standards. This white paper provides a strategic perspective on commercial arbitration in India—how to structure effective arbitration agreements, manage proceedings efficiently, and navigate enforcement challenges.

26 min readAnandaday Misshra, K.S. Jeyaganeshan

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Data Privacy·February 2026

Cross-Border Data Transfers Under DPDPA: Navigating India's Evolving Data Flow Regime

Practical Strategies for Multinationals and Indian Businesses with Global Operations

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 has fundamentally reshaped how Indian businesses and multinationals operating in India approach cross-border data transfers. Unlike the GDPR's prescriptive adequacy framework, India has adopted a "blacklist" approach that appears permissive but carries significant uncertainties. This white paper dissects the cross-border data transfer provisions, examines the regulatory trajectory, and provides actionable guidance for businesses that cannot afford to wait for final rules before building compliant data architectures.

28 min readAnandaday Misshra, Rohit Lalwani, Mridusha Guha

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GST & Taxation·February 2026

GST Appeals & Tribunal Practice: A Complete Guide to Tax Dispute Resolution

Strategic Approaches to Assessment Appeals, Pre-Deposits, and Appellate Advocacy

Eight years into the GST regime, the appellate machinery has matured significantly. The GST Appellate Tribunal is now operational, High Courts have developed consistent approaches to GST writ petitions, and the procedural framework for appeals is well-established. This white paper provides comprehensive guidance on navigating the GST appellate hierarchy—from first appeals to the Appellate Authority through Tribunal proceedings to High Court intervention. Drawing from our experience in over 600 GST matters, we offer practical strategies that improve outcomes.

32 min readAnandaday Misshra, Hiteashi Desai, Dhwani Tandon

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Insolvency·February 2026

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: A Strategic Guide for Creditors and Debtors

Navigating Corporate Insolvency Resolution, Liquidation, and Restructuring

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has fundamentally transformed how India handles corporate distress. Eight years of jurisprudence have clarified ambiguities, tested procedures, and established norms that practitioners must understand. This white paper provides strategic guidance for both creditors pursuing recovery and debtors seeking restructuring. From filing strategy through resolution plan evaluation to liquidation realities, we cover the practical dimensions that determine outcomes.

35 min readAnandaday Misshra, Madhu Damodaran, Hetang Shah

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Labour Law·February 2026

POSH Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Building Safe Workplaces Through Effective Policy, Process, and Culture

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been law for over a decade, yet compliance remains uneven. Many organisations have paper policies that don't translate into safe workplaces. Others struggle with complaint handling, investigation procedures, and ICC functioning. This white paper provides practical guidance on building genuine POSH compliance—not just the documents that satisfy inspectors, but the culture that protects employees and organisations.

30 min readMadhu Damodaran, Mridusha Guha, Vathsala Ramachandran

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Labour Law·February 2026

Employment Termination Under Indian Labour Law: Strategic Approaches for Employers

Navigating Retrenchment, Dismissal, and Separation with Legal Precision

Employment termination in India is among the most challenging HR actions. Unlike at-will employment jurisdictions, Indian law provides substantial employee protections that constrain employer discretion. The consequences of improper termination—reinstatement orders, back wages, litigation exposure—can exceed the cost of the problematic employment by multiples. This white paper provides strategic guidance on lawful termination approaches, from performance management through separation negotiations to formal dismissal proceedings.

28 min readMadhu Damodaran, Mridusha Guha, Khilansha Mukhija

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