Regulatory & Policy | Sep 2021
Insights I An analysis of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
On July 20, 2021, the Ministry of Power (MoP) approved a reforms-based and results-linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (the Scheme) to...
Corporate & Commercial | Aug 2021
Back to the Basics | Evaluating your next Disclosure letter
A Disclosure Letter (DL) is a key risk allocation tool in any M&A/PE/VC transaction. In the discussions below, we cover a...
Arbitration Update, Dispute Resolution | Aug 2021
Judgment Update | Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC v. Future Retail Ltd & Ors
Amazon.com had infused INR 1,431 crore into Future Coupons Pvt Ltd which was to ‘flow down’ to Future Retail Ltd (FRL)....
Dispute Resolution, Investigations | Aug 2021
Insights | WhatsApp group administrators – Civil and criminal liability for posts by group members
WhatsApp has become an integral part of our daily communication and correspondence requirements. It has evolved as a one stop shop...
Restructuring & Insolvency | Aug 2021
Insights | Group Insolvency Regime in India
The increased consolidation in India Inc over the last few years has led to numerous instances of situations wherein the group...
Competition & Antitrust | Aug 2021
Back to the Basics | Binding and Non-binding Term Sheets: Drafting v Enforcement
One of the fundamental aspects in every corporate transaction is ascertaining whether the term sheet is intended to be binding or...
Corporate & Commercial | Aug 2021
Law & Policy Update I Statutory & regulatory amendments in India to make SPACs effective
The concept of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) was introduced to promote innovative methods for raising capital. SPACs have existed for...
Regulatory & Policy | Aug 2021
Judgment Update | Clearsky Solar Pvt Ltd & Ors v. KERC & Ors
HSA successfully represented Clearsky in the matter and got one of the first favorable order in respect of the issue.
Corporate & Commercial | Jul 2021
A sea of investment opportunities in India’s battery Energy Storage systems
NTPC floats tender for 1,000 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Corporate & Commercial | Jul 2021
Back to the Basics | New investor and heterogenous existing shareholders: Importance of clarity
An early-stage investor ( Investor ) often encounters situations where its prospectivetarget ( Company ) has a mixed bag of shareholders....
Dispute Resolution, Real Estate | Jul 2021
FPCE & Anr v. The State of West Bengal & Anr – A step towards strengthening protection of homebuyers
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court (SC) in the case of Forum for People’s Collective Efforts (FPCE) & Anr v....
Corporate & Commercial | Jul 2021
Back to the Basics | Investors’ perspective on start-up founders
As an early-stage investor, the quality of founders is one of the most important criteria for us when we invest. Usually,...