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ALVAREZ & MARSAL
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to make change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.
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With over 3000 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.
THE CENTRE FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT LAW (CTIL)
CTIL was established under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). CTIL’s primary objective is to provide sound and rigorous analysis of legal issues pertaining to international trade and investment law. CTIL also aims to be a thought leader in the various domains of international economic law, such as WTO law, international investment law and legal issues relating to economic integration.
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KHAITAN & CO LLP
KHAITAN & CO
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Khaitan & Co is one of India's oldest and full service law firms comprising over 750 fee earners and consultants including 170 partners and directors.
Dentons Link Legal
Established in 1999, ours is a full service law firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennal.
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GIBSON DUNN
Gibson Dunn is renowned as a global litigation powerhouse, and we regularly handle cases of critical importance for Asian and global clients. We represent them in court, including in the U.S. Supreme Court, and in other forums including arbitrations.
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The opening of our Singapore office in 2008 expanded Gibson Dunn’s geographical reach to significant Asian markets. Gibson Dunn’s Singapore lawyers deliver exceptional service to our international clients doing business in the region and our Asia-based clients with respect to their international matters.
MCO LEGALS
MCO Legals (Meharia & Company) is a modern-day law firm based on ethical and transparent practice with well-developed infrastructure and advanced technology.
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MCO primarily focusses on Corporate & Commercial Arbitration and Litigation along with Due Diligence in all major sectors of the Indian Industry. MCO specializes in Energy laws (Oil, Gas, Coal & Electricity), Asset Management and Corporate Restructuring, Projects & Contracts, Real Estate and Statutory Compliances, amongst others.
Founded in the year 1968, MCO has its presence in the city of Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai along with associate offices in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kuala Lumpur, London and Singapore.
MCO has a robust team of Professionals with rich experience who are solution oriented and well acquainted with the changing dynamics of laws.
MCO is “paperless” too. Our ERP- legal software- “MCOAPP” enables the team and its Client to be a part of the “office” from anywhere in the globe- with just a click!
LUTHRA & LUTHRA LAW OFFICES INDIA
Luthra & Luthra law Offices [formerly L&L Partners] is a full service law firm providing transactional, regulatory, advisory, dispute resolution and tax services. L&L partners also provide full-fledged services in ESG, Fintech and Crypto currencies. L&L partners is well known for its adeptness to identify and mitigate risks for its clients by providing them top-notch legal solutions. The Firm’s ability to adapt quickly to the clients’ business requirements and provide exceptional services in every area of practice has won many accolades and awards from various quarters.
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From a single person entity in 1991 to being one of India’s pre-eminent top-tier corporate law firms, Mr. Rajiv K Luthra has ensured that while the Firm grows and develops its practice all across the globe, the core culture remains intact and is imparted to and imbibed by every single member of the firm. Trust, Transparency and Integrity are the core values which are diligently followed by every member of the firm.
The ever growing team of lawyers are passionate about their profession and compassionate in their approach while ensuring that the client is provided the best of service.
DESAI & DIWANJI
The firm was founded in Mumbai’s financial district in 1930 by two law university friends and highly respected lawyers, Ambubhai D. Desai & Kisonlal M. Diwanji. Ambubhai and KMD had a unique relationship which embodied the true spirit of partnership – with plenty of camaraderie, collaboration, mutual respect and hard work.
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Over the decades that followed its establishment, the eponymous firm of Ambubhai & Diwanji had a thriving practice in litigation and real estate, representing many of India’s leading business houses of the time and some of Bombay’s largest property developers. As corporate India grew through the 1980s and beyond, the firm took on a leading role as one of India’s foremost corporate and commercial law firms.
Post the liberalisation of the Indian economy in 1991, the firm’s practice continued to grow and evolve, keeping pace with India’s changing socio- economic landscape. Today, Desai & Diwanji (so renamed in 1991) has cemented its place as one of India’s premier full-service law firms, advising governments, multilateral organisations, multinationals, large domestic corporates, private equity firms, venture capitalists, investment funds, financial institutions, banks and high net worth families across industrial sectors and practice groups.
The spirit of partnership fostered by our founding partners together with our dedication to prioritising client satisfaction through an innovative, customised, practical and solution-oriented approach, remains the bedrock of the firm and continues to inspire our lawyers to work in cohesive (and often inter - disciplinary) teams to offer legal services of the highest quality to our clients.
DSK LEGAL
DSK Legal was set up in 2001 and has since established an excellent reputation for its integrity and value-based proactive, pragmatic and innovative legal advise and its ability to help clients effectively traverse the legal and regulatory regime in India. With offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad, DSK Legal has grown rapidly on the strength of its expertise to a multi-disciplinary team with over 280 lawyers, including 63 partners and associate partners. The firm has a solution oriented approach in advising its clients and is modern as well as futuristic in its outlook. We strongly promote diversity of thought, because we believe it helps us build strong teams with varied approaches and ideas to offer solutions that clients find value in.
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The firm originated as a part of Andersen Legal, and is considered as being amongst India's leading law firms. The firm has been rendering services to an array of domestic and international clients, and has been advising various Government departments and public sector undertakings. The firm's interaction with its array of clients has helped the firm establish a significant knowledge base over the years.
We also have strong relations with several international and domestic law firms in most jurisdictions across the world, which helps us provide clients with assistance on cross-border matters, or other matters, as necessary.
DHIR & DHIR ASSOCIATES
A full-service law firm, founded in 1993 to serve as a single-window service provider in a dynamic commercial environment.
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Naik Naik & Co
Naik Naik & Co. is a leading full-service law firm head-quartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 2004, the Firm today houses about fifty highly skilled legal professionals, focused on providing strategic, innovative, and holistic legal solutions to its clients.
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Primary areas of Firm's practice include technology, media & entertainment (TMT), banking & finance, intellectual property rights, corporate & commercial advisory, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, litigation & arbitration, and real estate. The firm is constantly venturing into emerging laws in the fields of Digital Platforms, Companies Act Insolvency & Bankruptcy. Firm’s expertise in these areas is complemented by our entrenched sector knowledge, giving us an edge to advise clients in true context, for their respective industry.
The firm has been continuously ranked for their work by leading ranking journals, Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Legal Era and others like IBLJ
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INDIANOIL
IndianOil is ranked 142nd on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2022. It is the largest government owned oil producer in the country, with a net profit of $6.1 billion for the financial year 2020-21.
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As a Brand with one of the largest customer interfaces in India, IndianOil reaches precious petroleum fuels to every nook and corner of the country through its network of over 58,000 plus customer touch-points, surmounting the challenges of tough terrain, climate and accessibility. The marketing network is bolstered by 70.05 MMTPA of Refining Capacity and more than 15,000 KM of cross-country pipelines. Moreover, IndianOil's R&D Centre at Faridabad, one of Asia's finest in downstream petroleum R&D, offers a competitive advantage to the Corporation through world-class technology and process solutions and innovative products. IndianOil R&D has also been instrumental in pioneering path-breaking research to leverage the potential of Hydrogen and other cleaner fuels for the sustainable progress of the nation.
One of India’s most socially responsive brands, IndianOil, has successfully combined its corporate social responsibility agenda with its business offerings. The Corporation has been partnering with communities in which it operates by supporting numerous initiatives connected with health, family welfare, education, environment protection, potable water, sanitation, empowerment of women and other marginalised groups.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED (HPCL) (A Maharatna Company)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation which is under the ownership of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Government of India with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. owned majority of its stake.] It is ranked 367th on the Fortune Global list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2016. On 24 October 2019, it became a Maharatna PSU.
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GAIL India Ltd
GAIL (India) Limited (formerly known as Gas Authority of India Ltd.) is a government owned natural gas explorer and producer responsible for natural gas processing and distribution in India headquartered in GAIL Bhawan New Delhi, India.It is under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. It has the following business segments: natural gas, liquid hydrocarbon, liquefied petroleum gas transmission, petrochemical, city gas distribution, renewable Energy including Solar & Wind, exploration and production, Petrochemicals, GAILTEL and electricity generation. GAIL was conferred with the Maharatna status on 1 Feb 2013, by the Government of India. Only 10 other Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) enjoy this coveted status amongst all central CPSEs.
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Lex Indis Law Offices
Lex Indis, Law Offices, a full-service law firm, having offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow, has rich
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experience in providing cost-effective solutions in diverse areas of legal practice.
The Team at Lex Indis possesses proven expertise in the fields of litigation and non-litigation practices. We
have proficiency in advisory and documentation work including audit and compliance management.
With an eye on Integrity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact, our strength lies in a vastly experienced and
knowledgeable Team of committed legal professionals. Clients trust us for our diligence and legally sound
advisories and solutions coupled with high standards of professional and ethical practice.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
We have experience in multiple Domains spanning across all Courts and other quasi-judicial bodies and
authorities created under special statutes, including but not limited to various Tribunals and Commissions.
We cover nearly all areas in Litigation starting from Arbitration, Banking, Civil, Commercial, Construction,
Corporate, Criminal, Insurance, Land, Labour, Matrimonial Laws to name some.
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DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS | MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE | GOVT OF INDIA
1.1 The Department has been allocated the following items as per the Government of India {Allocation of Business} Rules, 1961:-
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1. Advice to Ministries on legal matters including interpretation of the Constitution and the laws, conveyancing and engagement of counsel to appear on behalf of the Union of India in the High Courts and subordinate courts where the Union of India is a party.
2. Attorney General of India, Solicitor General of India, and other Central Government law officers of the States whose services are shared by the Ministries of the Government of India.
3. Conduct of cases in the Supreme Court and the High Courts on behalf of the Central Government and on behalf of the Governments of States participating in the Central Agency Scheme.
4. Reciprocal arrangements with foreign countries for the service of summons in civil suits for the execution of decrees of Civil Courts, for the enforcement of maintenance orders, and for the administration of the estates of foreigners dying in India intestate.
5. Authorization of officers to execute contracts and assurances of property on behalf of the President under Article 299(1) of the Constitution, and authorization of officers to sign and verify plaints or written statements in suits by or against the Central Government.
6. Indian Legal Service.
7. Treaties and agreements with foreign countries in matters of civil law.
8. Law Commission.
9. Legal Profession including the Advocates Act, 1961 (25 of 1961) and persons entitled to practice before High Courts.
10. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of Supreme Court and the conferring thereon of further powers; persons entitled to practice before the Supreme Court, references to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution of India.
11. Administration of the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952)
12. Income-tax Appellate Tribunal.
The Department has also been allocated administration of the following Acts:-
(a) The Advocates Act, 1961
(b) The Notaries Act, 1952
(c) The Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 2001
In addition, the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 and the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019 is also being administered by the Department.
THE LAW SOCIETY
The Law Society of England and Wales is the professional association that represents and governs solicitors for the jurisdiction of England and Wales. It provides services and support to practising and training solicitors, as well as serving as a sounding board for law reform.
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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL WORLDWIDE (ICW)
In-House Counsel Worldwide (ICW) is a global network of 13 associations focused on the profession of in-house counsel. ICW promotes the value of the in-house profession internationally, share knowledge and best practices and foster global connections.
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ASIA PACIFIC CORPORATE COUNSEL ALLIANCE (APCCA)
Asia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA) is a regional alliance in the Asia Pacific.
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AFRICAN CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT COUNSEL FORUM
ACGC is a professional association that aims to serve the professional needs of Africa’s in-house legal community by providing a network, information, resources, training, and other services that support their roles in business and government across the continent.
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Our growing community supports almost 1000 in-house counsel across the continent of Africa. The objective of ACGC is to equip in-house lawyers working in corporates and the public sector with key knowledge and insights on important issues that build their capacity to deliver effectively in their positions.
SINGAPORE CORPORATE COUNSEL ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association Limited is the pioneer national organisation representing the interests of in-house lawyers working for companies and other entities based in Singapore.
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SCCA is committed to providing the support and elevation to the needs of in-house lawyers around the world through its close-knit global alliances. With an ever-growing membership and connections, it prides in building reputable regional training programs, leadership and industry conversations, legal counsel career toolkits, competency frameworks encompassing technical knowledge, skills, and the required right attitude and character for corporate lawyers.
SOCIETY OF INDIAN LAW FIRMS
Society of Indian Law Firms ('SILF') is a collective of India's Top Corporate Law Firms and the only representative body for Law Firms of India to date. SILF supports FICL initiatives.
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
CIArb is passionate about promoting a harmonious society and helping people and organisations avoid, manage and resolve conflict through our global network of over 17,000 members.
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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (SIAC)
Since commencing operations in 1991 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation, SIAC has established a track record for providing best in class arbitration services to the global business community. SIAC arbitration awards have been enforced in many jurisdictions including Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Thailand, UK, USA and Vietnam, amongst other New York Convention signatories. SIAC is a global arbitral institution providing cost-competitive and efficient case management services to parties from all over the world.
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ICC INTERNATIONAL COURT OF ARBITRATION
The ICC International Court of Arbitration (“ICC Court”) is the world’s leading arbitral institution. Since 1923, the ICC Court has been helping to resolve disputes in international commercial and investment disputes, as well as performing an essential role by providing businesses, governments, and individuals with a variety of customisable services for every stage of their dispute. The ICC Court and its Secretariat are made up of more than 100 qualified lawyers with expertise in international arbitration and dispute resolution and professional support personnel operating through offices in Paris, New York, Sao Paolo, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong.
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BEIHAI ASIA INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE PTE LTD
The Beihai Asia International Arbitration Centre (BAIAC), Singapore, was launched on 8 August 2019. Established by Beihai Arbitration Commission which is headquartered in Beihai, Guangxi Province, the move represents the first-ever establishment of an international arbitration centre in Singapore by a Chinese arbitration commission.
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The impetus for establishing BAIAC in Singapore can be attributed to two primary factors. First, there is a need to provide lower-cost and more efficient international arbitration to small and medium-sized businesses involved in cross-border disputes, with a focus on Asian parties. Second, Singapore is trusted as an international dispute resolution hub to serve the region for disputes arising from the Belt and Road Initiative, wider Asia trade cooperation, and commercial links between Chinese and ASEAN Plus Six parties.
INDIA INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE
The India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) has been established by the India International Arbitration Centre Act, a statute promulgated by the Parliament of India. The purpose of this enactment is to create an independent and autonomous regime for institutional arbitration. IIAC has been declared as an institution of national importance. The dispute resolution processes that are in place have a huge impact on the Indian economy and the global perception on doing business in India. To this end, the IIAC aims to inspire confidence amongst parties (both domestic and international) by providing a neutral dispute resolution platform for resolution of commercial disputes through a seamless arbitral process.
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MUMBAI CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION (MCIA)
The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) is a first-of-its-kind arbitral institution in India, established in a joint initiative between the domestic and international business and legal communities.
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GUJARAT MARITIME CLUSTER
As the world focusses on a new era of trade across the seas, the Gujarat Maritime Cluster has emerged as the beacon of international maritime trade. The GMC is the first ever commercial Maritime Cluster of its kind in the country and has been envisioned as a synergetic collaboration. A one-stop solution for the maritime fraternity, that creates a dedicated, single-location ecosystem of maritime / shipping industry players and service providers, along with relevant Government regulatory agencies, at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar – India’s first operational Smart City.
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GMC epitomises the cluster, enables synergistic capabilities and creates exponential global growth opportunities.
LEXOLOGY
Lexology delivers the most comprehensive source of international legal updates, analysis and insights. It publishes over 500 articles every day from 900+ leading law firms and service providers worldwide across 50 work areas in 25 languages.
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THE BORING NEWS CO.
The Boring News Co. believes that news should be a small part of your daily routine, not a constant barrage of “breaking” information. Its daily email newsletter delivers news with utmost brevity and clarity.
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BCPBF - THE CANCER FOUNDATION
Founded by Dr. Sameer Kaul in September 2004, bcpbf-THE CANCER FOUNDATION is an equal opportunity support organization which, comprises of well-known medical professionals, financial experts, entrepreneurs, gutsy survivors and philanthropic members of the community. Its sole purpose is to benefit the ill affording and to increase knowledge among those unaware, by reaching out to them through its programmes like 'Knowledge at your doorstep' screening camps, public awareness lectures, seminars, corporate health checks and other activities. The foundation also aims to motivate the affluent and empowered strata of society to contribute towards the noble cause.
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INDIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL
A market-leading monthly magazine that delivers expert analysis of the legal and regulatory challenges facing domestic and international businesses in India.
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ASIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL
Asia Business Law Journal is a market-leading bi-monthly magazine that clarifies the legal and regulatory environment in key Asian jurisdictions and arms its readers with the tools to seize opportunity, manage risk, implement effective legal solutions, and identify the most capable legal advisers across Asia.
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LAW.ASIA
Law.asia is the digital home of Asia Business Law Journal, China Business Law Journal, and India Business Law Journal and a
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wealth of other resources for Asia-focused in-house counsel and lawyers in private practice. It is produced by Vantage Asia
Publishing Limited, an independent media company based in Hong Kong.
INDIA LEGAL
India Legal, ENC’s flagship print product is a weekly news magazine which carries high credibility and has a pan-India presence.
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It is packed with in-depth reports, exclusives, analyses, breaking stories, thought-inspiring features, views and insights on politico-legal issues. The periodical empowers and enlightens the citizens on several issues that touch their lives. While it offers a unique and in-depth view of the workings of the Indian legal system –judges, courts, lawyers, prison networks and those who make or
break laws – with journalistic rigour and panache, its high production values also ensure that India Legal is by no means
produced exclusively for the legal fraternity.
The magazine covers important political, economic, corporate, and social developments, mostly within the context of legal relevance and parameters. Thus, while it is, by all parameters, a specialist product, it also has a unique universal appeal.
BAR & BENCH
Bar & Bench is a leading website focused on India’s legal fraternity. It provides the latest in news, briefings, insights, expert opinions, reviews, analysis and issues involving the legal domain. If you are a litigator, a corporate lawyer, an LPO attorney, a non-profit or public interest organization counsel, an in-house counsel, a judge, a legal academic or a non-lawyer who routinely deals with legal issues, we understand that keeping abreast of legal developments in India and around the world is a critical aspect of your professional life. Our news and analysis includes current and relevant developments in the legal world, cutting edge analysis of judgments, as well as interviews with the eminent members of the legal fraternity. Learn more about us at www.barandbench.com
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- KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
NISHITH DESAI ASSOCIATES
At Nishith Desai Associates, we have earned the reputation of being Asia’s most Innovative Law Firm – and the go-to specialists for companies around the world, looking to conduct businesses in India and for Indian companies considering business expansion abroad. In fact, we have conceptualized and created a state-of-the-art Blue Sky Thinking and Research Campus, Imaginarium Aligunjan, an international institution dedicated to designing a premeditated future with an embedded strategic foresight capability.
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We are a research and strategy driven international firm with offices in Mumbai, Palo Alto (Silicon Valley), Bangalore, Singapore, New Delhi, Munich, and New York. Our team comprises of specialists who provide strategic advice on legal, regulatory, and tax related matters in an integrated manner basis key insights carefully culled from the allied industries.MCO LEGALS
MCO Legals (Meharia & Company) is a modern-day law firm based on ethical and transparent practice with well-developed infrastructure and advanced technology.
WWW.MCOLEGALS.IN/@company
MCO primarily focusses on Corporate & Commercial Arbitration and Litigation along with Due Diligence in all major sectors of the Indian Industry. MCO specializes in Energy laws (Oil, Gas, Coal & Electricity), Asset Management and Corporate Restructuring, Projects & Contracts, Real Estate and Statutory Compliances, amongst others.
Founded in the year 1968, MCO has its presence in the city of Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai along with associate offices in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kuala Lumpur, London and Singapore.
MCO has a robust team of Professionals with rich experience who are solution oriented and well acquainted with the changing dynamics of laws.
MCO is “paperless” too. Our ERP- legal software- “MCOAPP” enables the team and its Client to be a part of the “office” from anywhere in the globe- with just a click!