ELP Knowledge Series – India Update Part 2 of 2019

We welcome you to the latest edition of ELP Knowledge Series, a quarterly analysis of curated topics pertaining to critical legal and regulatory developments that can create risk for businesses in India.

With a distinct focus on governance, this iteration of ‘India Update – Part 2 of 2019’ examines key attributes of audit governance framework in India through creation of the National Financial Reporting Authority, emerging role of forensics in due diligence and compliance heath audits, as well as obligations of hotel owners and operators with regards to prevention of sexual harassment.

We also share our perspective on emerging issues around REITs, hostile takeovers, corporate succession
planning and the increased role of mediation in India’s efforts to promote alternate dispute resolution.

We conclude by discussing the mitigation strategies that businesses can deploy for managing supply chain risks emanating from global trade developments, legal considerations in commercial applications of drones and competition law concerns permeating India’s pharmaceuticals sector.