Rajat Sethi
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 1 : Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
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Foreign Investment in Nuclear Energy in India
Nations across the globe have announced their net zero targets and other climate action commitments. Each country is pursuing its own pathway to achieve the net zero goal considering the resources available to it. In this background, in December 2023, the Government of India announced that it has in
Geopolitical and National Security Considerations in Outbound Foreign Investment
In a world characterized by geopolitical shifts and heightened national security concerns, the realm of foreign investment is undergoing a profound transformation. Disruptive events, evolving alliances and strategic recalibrations are increasingly influencing how nations perceive the risks and oppor
Modifications to Schemes of Arrangement
Once a scheme of arrangement has been approved by its shareholders or the relevant National Company Law Tribunal, what, if any, modifications are permissible to the scheme of arrangement without seeking fresh shareholder approval? This note considers the legal framework for modifications to approved
[S&R Data+] All Aboard: Getting Ready for India’s New Data Protection Journey
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (the “DPDP”) is poised to (re)define India’s legal framework with respect to the processing of digital personal data. This new regime is designed to be an overarching one, irrespective of data category (in terms of sensitivity) or entity type. While pr
Regulating Artificial Intelligence in India: Challenges and Considerations
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), and generative AI applications in particular (e.g., ChatGPT), may revolutionize vast sections of the global economy. Significantly, this change could occur sooner than expected. On account of its ability to understand and process natural language, generative AI can pe
Reverse Flipping: Is it Time to Return Home?
In the last few years, many Indian businesses “flipped” their shareholding structure by setting up a holding company in offshore jurisdictions. This was driven by several factors, including commercial, tax and regulatory considerations. However, this trend has reversed in recent times and the notion
Foreign Investment in Nuclear Energy in India
Nations across the globe have announced their net zero targets and other climate action commitments. Each country is pursuing its own pathway to achieve the net zero goal considering the resources available to it. In this background, in December 2023, the Government of India announced that it has in
Geopolitical and National Security Considerations in Outbound Foreign Investment
In a world characterized by geopolitical shifts and heightened national security concerns, the realm of foreign investment is undergoing a profound transformation. Disruptive events, evolving alliances and strategic recalibrations are increasingly influencing how nations perceive the risks and oppor
Modifications to Schemes of Arrangement
Once a scheme of arrangement has been approved by its shareholders or the relevant National Company Law Tribunal, what, if any, modifications are permissible to the scheme of arrangement without seeking fresh shareholder approval? This note considers the legal framework for modifications to approved
[S&R Data+] All Aboard: Getting Ready for India’s New Data Protection Journey
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (the “DPDP”) is poised to (re)define India’s legal framework with respect to the processing of digital personal data. This new regime is designed to be an overarching one, irrespective of data category (in terms of sensitivity) or entity type. While pr
Regulating Artificial Intelligence in India: Challenges and Considerations
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), and generative AI applications in particular (e.g., ChatGPT), may revolutionize vast sections of the global economy. Significantly, this change could occur sooner than expected. On account of its ability to understand and process natural language, generative AI can pe
Reverse Flipping: Is it Time to Return Home?
In the last few years, many Indian businesses “flipped” their shareholding structure by setting up a holding company in offshore jurisdictions. This was driven by several factors, including commercial, tax and regulatory considerations. However, this trend has reversed in recent times and the notion