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Can lawyers refuse to give back documents if the client did not pay pending fees?

This article will help you better understand whether a lawyer can legally refuse to return the documents if the client has not paid the fees. We shall also explore the legal and ethical aspects and provide valuable insight for lawyers, clients, and law students. So, if you have any confusion whether withholding a client’s document is justified or if the client has an absolute right to their documents, then this article is for you. 
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Posted inDrafting Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 NCLT

Draft an application to avoid extortionate credit transactions under the IBC

Learn practical aspects of handling extortionate credit transactions, including how to draft such an application for a refund of excess money or modification of arrangement and how to contest them before the National Company Law Tribunal. If you wish to build a practice in insolvency and bankruptcy law, this will be an invaluable guide.
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Posted inCompany Act, 2013 Due Diligence

Cracking the Code: Legal due diligence for private company acquisitions (Part 2)

In this second part of our two-article series, I continue exploring the process of conducting legal due diligence for private company acquisitions. While Part 1 covered corporate structure and operations, this article delves into regulatory compliance, asset verification and risk assessment. This comprehensive guide will help legal professionals identify and address potential risks that could otherwise derail transactions.
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Posted inInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Drafting NCLT

How to draft an application to avoid/reverse fraudulent transactions under the IBC 

In this article, you will learn about the practical aspects of fraudulent transactions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, such as how to draft applications for the avoidance/reversal of fraudulent transactions and how to contest them effectively before the National Company Law Tribunal. If you are looking to carve your niche in insolvency and bankruptcy laws, this article will help you immensely. 
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Posted inCompany Act, 2013 Due Diligence

Cracking the code: Legal Due Diligence for private company acquisitions (Part 1)

In this first of two articles, you will learn how to conduct thorough due diligence for private company acquisitions. This article examines Corporate Structure and Operations, covering the target company's constitutional framework, ownership structure, material contracts, and employment relationships. These practical insights will equip lawyers with the methodology to analyse internal company structure and key operational relationships, enabling comprehensive assessment and advice to clients during acquisition transactions.