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Our Partner, Ameya Khandge, shared his insights with VCCircle on the evolving private credit landscape following the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to permit banks to finance strategic acquisitions from July 1, 2026.   Ameya discussed how the new framework could increase competition for certain acquisition financing transactions, although distinct opportunities remain for private credit funds in sponsor-led, structured, and other specialised financing arrangements.   To read the full story, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gdSqsZZ7   #Trilegal #VCCircle #PrivateCredit #BankingAndFinance #AcquisitionFinance #MergersAndAcquisitions #RBI #InvestmentFunds #CorporateFinance

Trilegal advised EPL Limited on obtaining CCI's unconditional approval for the merger of Indovida India (backed by Indorama Ventures) with EPL Limited, forming a USD 2 billion conglomerate in the consumer packaging space. This transaction creates one of the leading integrated packaging platforms, strengthening EPL Limited’s market position and marking its evolution into a scaled, multi-format packaging conglomerate. The transaction is one of the largest deals in the packaging sector, it expands market reach and operational efficiencies of the merged entity. Our Competition Law Practice team advising on the matter was led by Partner Gauri Chhabra and comprised Counsel Gargi Yadav, Senior Associate Eesha Sheth, and Associates Bhabya Mahapatra, and Shreya Chaudhary. Our Corporate Law Practice Team was led by Partners Nishant Parikh, Arjun Ghose, Ankit Kejriwal, and Prarthna Baranwal and comprised Counsel Ishika Goon, Senior Associates Radhika Bihani, Mohammed Khalfan, Suyash Bhamore, and Aishwaria Ramanan and Associates S Sivakumar, Praduta Singh, Shloka P Rao, J S Kaushalya, Abhinav P Nair, Dhanush T, and Aakanksha Ranjan. For more details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gvZwi3mV #Trilegal #EPLLimited #IndovidaIndia #CCI #MergersAndAcquisitions #PackagingIndustry

Our Partner, Kirti Balasubramanian, shared her insights with Reuters on how AI is expected to accelerate innovation and patent creation at India’s technology hubs, while also highlighting the regulatory and procedural challenges that continue to impact patent filings in the country. To read the full story, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gnWUqRWs #Trilegal #Reuters #IntellectualProperty #PatentLaw #AI #Innovation #Technology

#TrilegalAnalysis The Gujarat High Court's decision in Maruti Enterprise v Union of India marks a significant development in Goods and Services Tax (GST) jurisprudence on the denial of Input Tax Credit (ITC) due to supplier default. The Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 16(2)(c) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and reaffirmed that actual payment of tax by the supplier remains a mandatory condition for availing ITC, even where the purchaser is otherwise bona fide. At the same time, the judgment recognises the practical and policy concerns created by placing supplier non-compliance risk on recipients who may have limited visibility or control over tax remittance. This duality makes it imperative to analyse the Court's reasoning, its impact on the evolving jurisprudence on supplier default, the distinction drawn between the GST and Value Added Tax regimes, and implications for GST compliance, vendor diligence and litigation strategy. Read our detailed analysis below. Dhruv Gupta | Sourabh Kumar | Yashaswi Singh   #Trilegal #GSTLitigation #InputTaxCredit #SupplierDefault #BonaFidePurchasers #GujaratHighCourt #GSTComplianceIndia #ITCDenial #VendorDueDiligence

Trilegal, together with FTI Consulting, is hosting an evening session during London International Disputes Week (LIDW) on 4th June 2026 at 4:30 PM (BST), where we will explore the topic ‘Geopolitics, Capital, Trust and Resilience: UK, India and the New World Order.’   In a rapidly shifting global landscape where capital is finding new pathways, supply chains are being reimagined, and the interplay between trade, technology, and security is more pronounced than ever, the UK-India corridor stands out as a defining axis for the future of global commerce. This session is designed to bring these dynamics to life through a rich and forward-looking discussion, offering perspectives that are both strategic and practical for businesses, investors, and institutions navigating this evolving environment.   The evening will also feature a special address by Hon. Justice Robin Knowles CBE, Judge of the High Court of England and Wales. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking evening of dialogue, followed by networking drinks and reception. For more details and registrations, please click here: https://lnkd.in/dcSCSmjb Akshay Jaitly | Sushmita Gandhi | Amit Jajoo | Nitesh Jain | Mohit Rohatgi Karthik Balisagar | Henry Knowles | Ros Prince | Samba Natarajan | Stephen Crisp #Trilegal #LIDW2026 #FTIConsulting #Geopolitics #UKIndia

Trilegal advised Hornbill Tech Investments in obtaining CCI approval on the acquisition of certain shareholding in Finnovation Tech Solutions (KreditBee) and KrazyBee Services through the green channel route.   Upon completion, KreditBee is expected to enter the unicorn club with a valuation of approximately USD 1.5 billion, in India’s digital lending space.   Our Competition Law Practice team advising on the mandate was led by Partner Gauri Chhabra and supported by Senior Associates Ujwala K Adikey and Eesha Sheth, and Associates Shobhit Shukla and Shreya Chaudhary.   Our Corporate Law Practice team advising on the matter was led by Partner Abhishek Guha and comprised Counsel Pavana Padmakumar and Senior Associate Shreya Gokhale. for more details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eZ3RvCEa   #Trilegal #CompetitionLaw #CCI #MergersAndAcquisitions #Investment #KrazyBee #KreditBee #Fintech #CorporateLaw

#Trilegalvideos #Unlocked   The tokenisation of assets sits at the intersection of blockchain technology and traditional markets. Our Partner, Jaideep Reddy, discusses real-world asset tokenisation and the evolving regulatory landscape around tokenisation in India and across the globe.   Jaideep begins with a discussion on what asset tokenisation is and highlights the difference between cryptocurrency and asset tokenisation. He discusses how tokenisation works for real-world assets and how blockchain technology enables fractional ownership of assets.   Jaideep delves into the recognition of tokenisation in various jurisdictions, including the legal status of tokenisation in India, the challenges of tokenisation under Indian law, and emerging developments such as the IFSCA consultation paper on tokenisation and the GIFT City sandbox. #Trilegal #AssetTokenisation #BlockchainTokenisation #TokenisationRegulatoryFrameworkIndia #DigitalAssetTokenisation #IFSCTokenisationRegulations #GIFTCityTokenisationSandbox 

Our Partners Amit Jajoo, Mohit Rohatgi, Nitesh Jain, and Sushmita Gandhi will be speaking at the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026, joining global practitioners and industry leaders for discussions on cross-border disputes, enforcement, arbitration, asset recovery, and the evolving India–UK economic corridor. The sessions will bring together diverse international perspectives on emerging issues shaping international dispute resolution across jurisdictions. For more details, please click here: https://lidw.co.uk/ Mumbai Centre For International Arbitration | A&O Shearman | Ankura | Fladgate LLP | Humphries Kerstetter LLP | One Essex Court | Blackstone Chambers | Stephenson Harwood LLP #Trilegal #LIDW26 #InternationalArbitration #DisputeResolution #CrossBorderDisputes #IndiaUK

Partner Ananya Sonthalia will be moderating a panel discussion at the Venture Intelligence PE-VC Conclave 2026 on ‘Growth Capital: Scaling Up for India’s Growth Story’. The session will explore emerging trends in growth investments, value creation strategies, GP involvement, valuation outlook, and evolving exit expectations shaping India’s private equity and venture capital landscape.   For more details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gFkwADZw   #Trilegal #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #GrowthCapital #PEVC #Investments #VentureIntelligence 

Trilegal secured unconditional clearance from the CCI on behalf of Blackstone (the lead investor), Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and Anchorage Scheme for a USD 1.2 billion investment in Neysa Networks, an AI infrastructure provider. This mandate is among the early competition law clearances in India involving an AI-focused infrastructure platform and required a forward-looking approach to market definition and competitive assessment. The analysis involved a granular review of horizontal overlaps and vertical linkages across cloud infrastructure, data centre services, and the provision of AI tools and solutions. Our Competition team advising on the matter was led by Partner Gauri Chhabra, and comprised Senior Associates Ujwala K Adikey and Eesha Sheth, Associates Anjana Ravikumar, Shobhit Shukla, and Shreya Chaudhary.   Our Corporate team advising on the matter was led by Partners Amit Khansaheb and Rahul Chugh, and comprised Counsel Siddhant Maheshwari, Senior Associate Kriti Chatrath, and Associate Navya Bhayana. For more details, please click here: https://lnkd.in/g6aA_Jzh   #Trilegal #CompetitionLaw #CCI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInfrastructure #DataCentres #CloudInfrastructure #MergersAndAcquisitions #IndiaDeals #Technology #Antitrust