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Redefining Corporate Accountability And Insider Trading Liability In India: The Supreme Court's Jurisprudential Shift In Sanofi India And Rajeev Vasant Sheth
An Examination of Corporate Attribution, Possession-Based Insider Trading, Evidentiary Presumptions and the Evolving Enforcement Framework under Indian Securities Law INTRODUCTION The jurisprudence surrounding corporate criminal liability and insider trading in India has undergone considerable doctrinal refinement, particularly in relation to the attribution of knowledge, the evidentiary threshold for establishing regulatory contraventions and the relevance of commercial intention in...
Family Constitutions In India: The Legal Compass For Trusts, NRI Heirs And Succession Governance
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Government and Public Sector topic(s) in United Arab Emirates with readers working within the Automotive, Banking & Credit and Technology industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Government, Public Sector, Privacy, Media, Telecoms, IT and Entertainment topic(s) Indian family wealth is undergoing a structural transition.
India’s New Online Gaming Framework: Analysis Of The 2025 Act And 2026 Rules
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Media, Telecoms, IT and Entertainment topic(s) in United States with readers working within the Automotive, Banking & Credit and Technology industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment, Finance and Banking and Privacy topic(s) India's online gaming sector has moved from a fragmented regime of state gambling laws and court-led 'skill versus chance' jurisprudence to a central,...
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act And The DPDP Rules, 2025: Phased Commencement, Core Obligations And A Board-Ready Compliance Strategy
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: in India with readers working within the Advertising & Public Relations, Banking & Credit and Basic Industries industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment, Corporate/Commercial Law, Government and Public Sector topic(s) India's digital privacy framework has now moved from legislative intent to staged implementation.
Estate Planning For Non-Muslims In The UAE: Wills, Foundations And Family Foundation Tax Strategy
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Family and Matrimonial topic(s) in United Kingdom with readers working within the Advertising & Public Relations, Law Firm and Construction & Engineering industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Family and Matrimonial, Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment and Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) Introduction The United Arab Emirates is no longer a jurisdiction in which non-Muslim residents should treat...
UAE Payment Service Provider Regulation: CBUAE RPSCS Licensing, Capital And Compliance
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in United Arab Emirates with readers working within the Banking & Credit and Law Firm industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment and Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) The United Arab Emirates has, over recent years, moved decisively from a fragmented, product-by-product approach to a coherent licensing and supervision...
UAE Commercial Gaming Law: GCGRA Licences, Online Gaming, Sports Wagering And Lotteries
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: in United Arab Emirates with readers working within the Banking & Credit, Media & Information and Law Firm industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Government, Public Sector, Corporate/Commercial Law and Finance and Banking topic(s) Traditionally, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a restrictive and prohibition-based approach towards gaming and gambling.
Central Bank ESG Guidelines And Prudential Standards: Implications For Family Office Banking Relationships And Credit Facilities
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Finance and Banking topic(s) in United Arab Emirates with readers working within the Banking & Credit, Media & Information and Law Firm industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Government, Public Sector and Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) UAE sustainable finance expectations now sit inside prudential supervision: banks are being pushed to evidence governance, risk management and...
Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Government and Public Sector topic(s) in United Arab Emirates with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy, Media & Information and Law Firm industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Government, Public Sector, Corporate/Commercial Law and Finance and Banking topic(s) with Finance and Tax Executives The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has enacted Federal Decree‑Law No. 10 of 2025 (the "2025 AML...
From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: in United Arab Emirates with readers working within the Banking & Credit and Law Firm industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Corporate/Commercial Law, Finance and Banking and Tax topic(s) with Senior Company Executives and HR Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") and Combating the Financing of Terrorism ("CFT") have become vital components of financial regulation worldwide.
Setting Up A Virtual Asset Business In Dubai: Mainland vs. Free Zone Under VARA
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) in Asia in Asia in Asia in Asia in Asia in Asia with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy, Advertising & Public Relations and Automotive industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Corporate/Commercial Law, Finance and Banking and Tax topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives Introduction Dubai has positioned itself as a global...
Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime
The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has historically positioned itself as a tax-neutral and investor-friendly jurisdiction, enabling businesses to thrive through liberal ownership structures, world-class infrastructure, and simplified regulation.
Misuse Of Virtual Assets In Financial Crime: Global Trends, UAE Regulatory Framework, And Risk Mitigation Strategies
Sumit Kochar’s articles from Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Technology topic(s) in South America with readers working within the Advertising & Public Relations, Banking & Credit and Basic Industries industries Dolce Vita Advisors are most popular: within Technology, Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment and Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rapid adoption of virtual assets and the underlying...
Do the needful | STEP Journal
Each year, 2.5 million Indians migrate abroad, making them the largest group of annual migrants globally, with 13.6 million non-resident Indians (NRIs), 18.68 million persons of Indian origin (PIOs) and nearly 32.3 million overseas citizens of India (OCIs). Consider Rahul, an Indian entrepreneur who relocated to the UK for better business opportunities. Rahul left behind not only his homeland but also properties and assets in India.
Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative Guide - - India
Private and public M&A transactions in the Indian market commonly take place through various modes of acquisitions and sale, which include the following. Acquisition of securities: This involves acquiring a company's securities through primary subscription or secondary purchases from existing shareholders. The process is governed by agreements such as: share purchase agreements; share subscription agreements; and shareholders' agreements.
Inheritance Laws And Tax Implications For NRIs In India
In India, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are subject to the country's succession laws concerning the inheritance of property situated within Indian territory. It is imperative to distinguish between movable and immovable assets as their inheritance regulations vary. Movable assets comprise items such as bank accounts, stocks, and jewelry, whereas immovable assets include land, houses, and real estate.
Alternative Investment Funds Comparative Guide - - India
The establishment and functioning of alternative investment funds (AIFs) in India are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) through the comprehensive framework provided in the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 ('AIF Regulations'), as amended from time to time.
Regulatory Framework On Family Investment Funds In IFSC, GIFT City
For an extended period, affluent individuals and families have been establishing family offices in locations such as Dubai, London, and Singapore, among others. These regions have been favoured for their business-friendly incentives, favourable tax structures, progressive regulations, and unrestricted access to global markets.
Navigating The Landscape: Understanding The Commercial Agency Law Of 2022 Of UAE
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced Federal Law No. 3 of 2022, (New Commercial Agency Law) which supersedes the commercial agency legislation, Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 (Old Commercial Agency Law) which has undergone amendments in the year 2006, 2010, and 2020.
Navigating Regulatory Excellence: Establishing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) In Gift City
Overview According to a recent study conducted by PMS Bazaar, the alternative investment landscape in India, which includes both Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), has demonstrated remarkable growth, outpacing the expansion observed in traditional mutual funds in recent years. AIFs have emerged as trailblazers in India's investment landscape, demonstrating an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36% over the last five years.
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