Gujarat High Court Upholds Land Acquisition For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project; UNUC Legal LLP Represents NHSRCL

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the land acquisition proceedings undertaken for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Bullet Train) Project, thereby upholding the validity of the acquisition process.The petition questioned the legality of the land acquisition proceedings initiated for the project.The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), as respondent, defended the acquisition process before the Court.Upon hearing the parties, the High Court...

Kochhar & Co. Advises NOVARGI Group On Joint Venture With CEREC Metalform In India

Kochhar & Co. advised NOVARGI Group, S.L., a Spain-headquartered engineering and EPC company specialising in modular process plants and industrial equipment for the energy and industrial sectors, in connection with its strategic joint venture with CEREC Metalform Private Limited.The joint venture brings together NOVARGI's engineering and project execution capabilities with CEREC Metalform's manufacturing expertise to establish a manufacturing platform in India for industrial equipment and...

Dua Associates Advises Piramal Finance Limited In Its Financing Of Nimbus Projects Limited

Dua Associates advised Piramal Finance Limited in connection with financing extended to (i) Nimbus Projects Limited and (ii) IITL-Nimbus The Palm Village for the development of the residential group housing project, Nimbus-The Palm Village, located in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Area.The financing comprised facilities aggregating ₹250 crore, including ₹200 crore extended to Nimbus Projects Limited and ₹50 crore to IITL-Nimbus The Palm Village.The firm's mandate included...

Dua Associates Advised Lingyi Itech As Its India Legal Counsel For Its US$1.06 Billion Hong Kong IPO

Dua Associates advised Lingyi iTech (Guangdong) Company (“Lingyi iTech”), a high-precision intelligent manufacturing platform for electronic devices and a supplier to Apple Inc., as its India legal counsel in connection with its HK$8.26 billion (approximately US$1.06 billion) initial public offering (“IPO”) and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Acting as India legal counsel to Lingyi iTech, the Firm advised on matters relating to Indian law concerning Lingyi iTech's Indian subsidiaries,...

ASM Law Chambers Expands Presence With New Office In Mumbai

ASM Law Chambers has announced the opening of its new office in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the firm's growth journey. With an established presence in Jaipur and Delhi, the firm has now expanded its footprint to India's financial capital, further strengthening its ability to serve clients across jurisdictions.The Mumbai office represents the next phase of the firm's development, built on years of legal practice, courtroom advocacy, and client trust. According to the firm, the...

AMS Legal Concludes Title Due Diligence For Land Parcels Worth ₹1,000 Crores

AMS Legal has announced the completion of comprehensive title due diligence and the issuance of title opinions for several large-scale land parcels across South India and Maharashtra. The collective deal value for these engagements is estimated at ₹1,000 crores.Project HighlightsThe firm managed due diligence for several significant land parcels, including:Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Two major parcels comprising approximately 1,000 acres and 100 acres.Palghar, Maharashtra: 130 acres located in the...

AMS Legal Advises VGP Group on Multiple Retail Leasing Transactions Across Tamil Nadu

AMS Legal has advised the VGP Group of Companies on a series of retail leasing transactions across Tamil Nadu, facilitating the expansion of the group's entertainment and leisure portfolio through multiple mall-based ventures.As part of the expansion during 2025–2026, the group launched and secured premises for several ventures, including VGP Waghoba at Fun Mall, Coimbatore, and Phoenix Palladium, Chennai, VGP Cyber Kingdom at Citi Centre, Chennai, and VGP Play Kingdom at VR Mall, Chennai.Legal...

AMS Legal Advises CBRE Group On Tamil Nadu Government Tender Mandates Valued At ₹683.18 Crores

AMS Legal has advised CBRE Group Inc. on a series of high-value government tender mandates across various departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu during the financial year 2025–26. The engagements involved an aggregate deal value of approximately ₹683.18 crores.Scope of MandateThe firm provided comprehensive legal support throughout the tender process, including:Strategic bid structuring and evaluation of proposal documents.Drafting concession agreements and tender documentation.Addressing...

AMS Legal Advises Garuda Aerospace On Multiple Domestic And Cross-Border Commercial Transactions

AMS Legal has advised Garuda Aerospace Limited on a series of domestic and cross-border commercial transactions, strategic partnerships, distribution arrangements, consulting engagements, and due diligence exercises aimed at supporting the drone company's business expansion and international growth initiatives.The mandates included the preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Garuda Aerospace's proposed Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) Platform, a project valued at approximately ₹1 crore. The...

AMS Legal Facilitates Corporate Restructuring For Arus Innovation Singapore

AMS Legal has advised Arus Innovation Singapore PTE and its Indian subsidiary on a strategic corporate restructuring. The transaction, valued at approximately ₹1.2 crores, was designed to streamline the group's global operations and solidify its multinational standing.AMS Legal played a pivotal role in identifying and implementing the exit mechanism for the group. Key highlights of the firm's involvement included:* Determining a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) as the most efficient route for the...

Trust Legal Advises Gaudium IVF & Women Health Ltd On Proposed IPO

Trust Legal has advised Gaudium IVF & Women Health Limited on its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking the continuation of their professional association spanning over a decade.The firm has been involved in various aspects of Gaudium's operations, including corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and commercial contracts. This long-standing engagement enabled Trust Legal to assist in the IPO process, including due diligence, restructuring, disclosures,...

Dua Associates Advises The Estée Lauder Companies On Acquisition Of Forest Essentials

Dua Associates acted as Indian legal counsel to The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) in connection with its agreement to acquire the remaining 51% shareholding in Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited, the parent company of the Ayurvedic skincare brand Forest Essentials, from existing shareholders, including Indian promoters Ms. Mira Kulkarni and Mr. Samrath Bedi.Upon completion, The Estée Lauder Companies will obtain full ownership and control of Forest Essentials. The transaction...