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The UK and India have concluded talks on a free trade agreement. Although the text of the free trade agreement has not been released, the UK Government’s “summary of conclusions“ provides insights regarding the wide range of...more
The UK and India have announced one of the “biggest and most economically significant” bilateral trade agreements the UK has signed since Brexit, following years of discussions. This marks a significant milestone for the UK...more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Rebel Foods, an India-based cloud kitchen startup, announced that it raised $25 million from Qatar Investment Authority....more
We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more
The Asia-Pacific region had to contend with a slowdown in new listings in mainland China, but another bumper year for India's IPO market, which consolidated its position as the most active IPO hub globally, helped to lift...more
Global IPO activity showed steady progress in 2024. Although geopolitical volatility still lingers, the foundations are in place for another solid year. 2025 has the potential to be a strong year for global IPO activity,...more
Global IPO markets made steady gains in 2024, with IPO proceeds increasing compared to the previous year as the high interest rates that had disrupted major markets began to ease. After a challenging 2023 where global IPO...more
India's insurance sector is poised for a major transformation following the Finance Minister of India’s February 1, 2025 announcement of a proposal to increase the FDI limit in the sector from 74% to 100%. This development...more
Since the publication of our first report, “Navigating India: Lessons for Foreign Investors,” in 2013, India has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country’s population grew by 100 million. Fuelled by improved...more
Over the last decade, India has taken significant steps to strengthen its arbitration law to help establish itself as a global hub for international arbitration and to provide greater certainty to investors regarding...more
I. INDIA’S HISTORY WITH BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATIES 1. Bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) are agreements between countries that provide protections to investors from one state investing in the other (the “host...more
As the Indian startup ecosystem continues to thrive, attracting substantial investments from around the globe, investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities within this burgeoning market. However, investing in Indian...more
The inbound M&A landscape in India has been experiencing a significant surge of global interest over the past couple of years. While M&A activity globally has cooled, India has emerged as a destination of choice for companies...more
India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, stands at a crucial juncture. With its strategic geopolitical significance, rapidly growing economy, and dynamic business environment, India continues to present a myriad...more
India's stock exchanges saw more IPOs than any other jurisdiction, as its strong domestic economy buoyed markets - India stood out as one of the few bright spots for global IPO activity in 2023. A strong domestic economy...more
Robust economic growth and increasing cross-border investments are driving a surge in transaction activity in the subcontinent - India’s capital markets are thriving, providing businesses and dealmakers with an abundance...more
In today’s globalized world, understanding international markets is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As part of Foley & Lardner’s ongoing series of General...more
What a difference a decade can make! Since the publication of our first report, "Navigating India: Lessons for Foreign Investors," in 2013, India has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country’s population grew by 100...more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched a consultation paper (Consultation Paper) last month seeking public comment on three topics: (1) ESG disclosure; (2) ESG ratings; and (3) ESG investing by mutual...more
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
India is the future right now. Welcome to the J.S. Held India Bulletin Series. These bulletins will serve as an update on the Indian economic growth story. In this first edition we will attempt to focus on the...more
As it kicked off its 50th annual gathering today, the World Economic Forum in Davos is facing some hard questions—both about the state of the ideals it has long espoused (“open borders, liberal democracy and free borders,” to...more
Well, Phase One is official, thanks to a White House signing yesterday that included Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. With that act comes our first substantive look at the deal that’s been thus-far shrouded in secrecy. Some...more
On August 31, 2016 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an “International Entrepreneur” (I.E.) rule that would allow qualifying foreign investors to develop and grow their start-up companies in the United...more
The Indian government approved a new India-Cyprus tax treaty on August 24, 2016 that will allow the Indian government to tax capital gains on investments routed through Cyprus. This is part of a continuing campaign by the...more