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Amarchand to split in two as brothers fall out
Amarchand & Mangaldas, one of the top Indian law practices, is to split in April as mediation failed to resolve the differences between the two brothers who own the firm, Shardul and Cyril Shroff.
Indian Supreme Court to hear foreign law firms case next month
The Supreme Court will start hearing a crucial case - on the 'fly in fly out' rights of foreign law firms - on February 27.
J Sagar opens seventh Indian office in Ahmedabad
The office, planned for several years, will be run by corporate and disputes expert Bijal Chhatrapati, who joins the practice from Singhi & Co.
Clients accused over shooting of lawyer in India
Police have pointed the finger to clients in a land dispute after a lawyer was shot and killed in Noida, in India.
Service charge to be levied on Indian law firm fees
The Bombay High Court has decided that businesses will need to pay a service charge - currently pegged at 12.36% - on the fees they pay to external lawyers.
Norton Rose to target India litigation
Norton Rose Fulbright is to develop its strategy of growing outside London by a range of measures including the development of greater Indian links and expertise.
Indian lawyers follow boutique start-up trend
At least twenty experienced lawyers have left large practices and set up their own niche firms in the last couple of years, according to the Economic Times.
Lawyer reported by Facebook friend
The lawyer allegedly posted remarks about the Prophet Mohammed that were offensive and led to his arrest in Wadala, India.
Osborne Clarke moves to build Asian network
The 18-office European and US practice Osborne Clarke is setting up a best friend relationship with BTG Legal in India, run by a former lawyer in the firm.
Six law firms dominate Indian recruitment
Over half of Indian graduates going from the top nine law schools into law firms are heading for Amarchand Mangaldas and five other leading practices.
Amarchand eyes Singapore for ninth office
India's largest law firm, Amarchand Mangaldas, is starting to plan the location of its ninth office - and has put Hong Kong, London, Dubai, New York and Singapore on the shortlist.
Indian law firm fees halve on debt documentation
Competition has driven out hourly charging and nearly cut fees in half over the course of this year in relation to documentation on non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
Foreign law firms get setback in India
The ruling BJP party in India has made its first comments on the status of foreign law firms when a spokeswoman said that protection would be extended for local firms.
Google cases prompt Indian judge IT education plan
The Law Ministry in India is planning courses for judges on cyber laws and IT-related cases after the judiciary was deemed to be struggling in handling cases relating to content on Google and Facebook.
1,000 backlog beaters for Indian patent office
The backlog of patent applications in India will be cleared within 18 months, the Government has vowed.
Indian companies pay more on legal
Amounts spent on legal costs rose 22.15 per cent in 2013/14, according to an analysis of the BSE, Bombay Stock Exchange.
India's Amarchand opens eighth office
The highly respected law firm will open its doors in Guragon, home to over half of the Fortune 500's Indian offices.
India faces pressure to fill high court judicial positions
One in four high court judicial positions are vacant leading to a groundswell of cases building up in all courts.
Indian law firms see upturn in environmental work
While the level of new investment has fallen in India over the last three years, lawyers are seeing an increase in demand for environment lawyers to rescue businesses from pollution penalties.
Khaitan acquires New Delhi law firm
The 300-lawyer Khaitan & Co has acquired New Delhi-based six-partner PXV Law Partners for an undisclosed amount.