ELP Podcast Series

As part of our ongoing DPDP Primer Series, this week’s podcast delves into “personal data breaches” - a key focus area under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework. We discuss the fundamentals of a data breach, what happens when a breach occurs, the legal and operational steps that must be taken, and how businesses can start preparing to respond effectively. Tune in for practical in...

What does it really mean to sit on a board in India today?  In this episode of ELP Podcast Series: Directors and the Law — An Insider's View, our Co-Founder Sujjain Talwar along with Associate Vedant Bisht unpacks the legal duties, hidden liabilities, and practical habits every independent and non-executive director needs to know.  From why silence in a boardroom is seldom neutral, to the fiv...

As part of our ongoing DPDP primer series, this week’s primer is presented as a podcast episode, turning the spotlight on grievance redressal —a critical piece of the compliance puzzle. We unpack the intersection of individual rights and data fiduciary obligations, explore what “effectiveness” could really mean in practice, and highlight key considerations for businesses as they move into implemen...

In this episode of ELP Podcast Series- Tiger Global Ruling and the Investor Lens: Reflecting on the India–Mauritius Tax Treaty , our Partner Rahul Charkha in conversation with Feroz Hematally, Head of Tax, IQ EQ, Mauritius unpacks the evolving jurisprudence surrounding the India–Mauritius tax treaty. Against the backdrop of landmark rulings—from Azadi Bachao Andolan and Vodafone to the recent Tige...

In the latest episode of the ELP Podcast Series : India-Mauritius Tax Treaty: Unpacking the Impact of the 2025 circular on grandfathered investments and PPT scrutiny , Sanskriti Tiwari , Assistant Manager Corporate Communications, speaks to our Partner Rahul Charkha , and Feroz Hematally , Regional Tax Head at IQEQ Mauritius, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the India-Mauritius Tax T...

The Union Budget, 2024 proposes much needed amendments addressing significant issues for the Insurance Sector, in line with the recommendations made in the 53rd meeting of the GST Council. The proposals come in the background of high-stakes litigation faced by the insurance sector, cumulating to tax demand of several thousand crores. These proposals along with recent Circulars for the Insurance se...

Pursuant to recommendations of the 53rd meeting of the GST Council, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)  has issued various Circulars clarifying positions as regards GST treatment of certain transactions. These include three Circulars issued for clarifications on GST treatment of Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions, valuation of cross border related party transacti...

In this episode of our podcast, Dipesh Jain, Partner, and Sumeet Agrawal, Associate Partner at Economic Laws Practice (ELP), delve into the concept of " Ghar Wapsi " or the reverse flipping of externalised company structures.  This episode explores why corporates are restructuring by way of internalisation or a ‘reverse flip’. Further, it delves into the possible options to achieve the s...

Tune in to the latest episode of the ELP podcast series, discussing the recent Protocol signed between India and Mauritius. This protocol, driven by BEPS Action Plan 6, introduces the Principal Purpose Test, reshaping investment dynamics for Global investors investing in India through Mauritius. Key Takeaways include: Enhanced Scrutiny: Global investors funneling funds through Mauritius may face i...

Join Sweta Rajan, Partner, and Samyuktha Srinivasan, Senior Associate, Economic Laws Practice (ELP)  in our latest podcast episode as they discuss the latest example of food regulation in the times of social media – the Nestle sugar debacle titled "Food Regulation: Reactive measures in the wake of media trials".   This episode explores why FSSAI is investigating Nestle’s products and the...

In the fourth episode of Economic Laws Practice (ELP) )'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, Mahmoud (Mac) Fadlallah , Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP ’s, Dubai office along with Sanjay Notani , Partner, International Trade & Customs Practice, ELP, will delve into the intricate landscape of sanctions, with emphasis on the Middle Eastern and African region...

In the third episode of Economic Laws Practice (ELP)'s Podcast Series on Sanctions: UK , Michelle Linderman, Partner, International Trade team at Van Bael & Bellis along with Ambarish Sathianathan, Partner, International Trade & Customs Practice, will unravel the nuances of the UK sanctions regime, the extent of the UK sanctions' global reach, their implications for Indian busine...

In the second episode of Economic Laws Practice (ELP)'s Podcast Series on Sanctions: EU, Isabelle Van Damme, Partner, International Trade Law Practice at Van Bael & Bellis along with Ambarish Sathianathan, Partner, International Trade & Customs Practice, ELP throw some light on the EU regulations concerning sanctions and the potential impact it would have on Indian businesses, and wha...

Any borrowing or leverage by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) is highly regulated.  In this episode of the ELP Funds series- Borrowing and Leverage, the speakers Vinod Joseph, Partner & Paridhi Jain, Associate, Economic Laws Practice (ELP) delves into the various legal issues involved in any borrowing or leverage by AIFs under SEBI’s AIF Regulations and the IFSCA’s Fund Management Regulatio...

In recent years, sanctions have taken center stage in international business, posing intricate challenges for companies worldwide. With Western nations increasingly using sanctions as a tool, navigating these waters has become critical. Non-compliance is no small matter – It can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, including hefty penalties and reputational harm. This reality underscor...

SEBI’s AIF Regulations and the IFSCA’s Fund Management Regulations require the investment manager to obtain the consent of investors in certain circumstances.  In this episode of the Funds series, Vinod Joseph, Partner & Paridhi Jain, Associate, Economic Laws Practice (ELP) talks about the Investor's Consent and delves into the nuances of such consent and the various legal issues involved...

We are delighted to present to you the next episode of  ELP Podcast Series- Funds Series- The Term of a Fund  In this episode, Vinod Joseph (Partner) and Paridhi Jain (Associate), Economic Laws Practice discuss the regulations regarding the term of close-ended funds and the SEBI and IFSCA rules governing an extension of such term.  Please note that this podcast is intended solely for general infor...

We are happy to announce the launch of a new podcast series on Investment Funds and Fund Regulations. In this podcast series, Vinod Joseph (Partner) and Paridhi Jain (Associate) will explore the intricacies of Investment Funds and Fund Regulations.   In the first podcast, Vinod and Paridhi shed light on SEBI's and IFSCA’s classification of AIFs into distinct categories, offering valuable insi...

Amongst start-ups as well as other companies, the popularity of ESOPs as a mode of employee compensation has only been growing. Such transactions, when plainly seen, are mere issuance of share capital. However, the GST authorities have recently started scrutinizing potential GST applicability on the same where employees are granted shares of their employer’s listed group company as ESOPs.    In th...

On 27 July 2022, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court in the case of Vijay Madanlal Choudhary vs Union Of India upheld the validity of various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) Act, 2002. The judgment is perceived to have given a judicial stamp to the wide powers that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) enjoys under the statute.  In our latest podcast series, 'Implicati...

Before the internet took the spotlight in our lives, data was subject to geographical limitations. Currently, we live in an age of information where it is an accessible commodity. The industry was keenly awaiting the GOI’s stand on data protection.  The fourth iteration of India’s draft of data protection law was released on November 18, 2022.  To encapsulate the nuances of the draft bill, our col...

“We are what we eat.” With food governing most aspects of our lives ( both happy and sad moments too!), the food industry is expected to grow annually by 8%. In our latest podcast Sweta Rajan, Partner, and Samyuktha Srinivasan, Senior Associate, Economic Laws Practice discuss several compliance issues which the food industry is grappling with. The episode titled “Food Processing and Food Supply In...

We are happy  to share the next episode of the ELP Podcast Series. India’s intent to elevate arbitration as the preferred mode of dispute resolution is complemented with developing jurisprudence in the country. In the first episode of the “ Arbitration 101” series, Abhileen Chaturvedi, Partner at Economic Laws Practice (ELP) reflects on the legislative landscape of the arbitration regime in India....

In this episode of ELP’s Podcast Series, we welcome all to our international collaboration in the podcast space. This is a Joint Podcast hosted by Economic Laws Practice (ELP) in India and Gall Solicitors in Hong Kong. This podcast tries to cover some interesting issues in the dispute resolution space in both India and Hong Kong. GALL covers the enquiries revolving around the recovery of funds in...

Stella Joseph, Partner and Yash K Desai, Senior Associate at Economic Laws Practice (ELP) have come up with a new episode in our Podcast series, titled ‘Blockchain Based Smart Contracts: Key Tech & Regulatory Aspects.’  While in the previous podcast, we had looked at the basic concepts of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and how they work, in this episode we will be discussing the concept and techno...