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GIFT City is an emerging global financial and IT services hub - a first of its kind - in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, India and Gujarat-State government backing, and several key incentives for global firms.

GIFT City is home to the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), a concept introduced by the Indian government to facilitate international financial transactions within India. As an IFSC, GIFT City enjoys a robust legal framework, granting it distinct privileges and regulatory autonomy – including exemptions from various Indian laws, simplified taxation regimes, and the ability to transact in multiple foreign currencies.

Recognition

Dentons Link Legal ranked highly in Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025

February 25, 2025

We are delighted to share that Dentons Link Legal has been highly recognised as one of the leading firms in the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025. 

Dentons Link Legal has been recognized as a Top Tier Firm in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings

January 20, 2025

India: We are delighted to share that Dentons Link Legal has been recognized as a Top Tier Firm in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings.A heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding team and valued clients for their continued trust and support.

Dentons Link Legal Chambers and Partners 2025 Rankings

December 16, 2024

India: Dentons Link Legal is delighted to share that the Firm has been ranked across 7 practice areas in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings.

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Insights

Antitrust and Competition Newsletter | May 2025

June 17, 2025

India: This edition of the newsletter highlights the revised FAQs on Combinations under India’s updated merger control regime, and key antitrust rulings by the Supreme Court and High Courts. It also covers recent enforcement orders, approvals of major combinations, and insights into the Indian leniency framework.

Data Privacy, AI and Technology Newsletter | June 2025

June 17, 2025

India: This update covers key regulatory and legal developments in India across technology, telecommunications, fintech, and judiciary in June 2025. Highlights include the launch of the DHRUVA digital address policy, RBI’s revised KYC and digital lending norms, and notable Supreme Court rulings.

Regulatory Compliance | June 2025

June 17, 2025

India: This June newsletter covers categories of updates relating to labour, environment, corporate and industry related laws. New guidelines for employing women in night shifts in commercial establishments and factories in Haryana; private establishments in Mumbai to register ICCs on SHE BOX Portal; deadline extended for filing E-Waste returns; measures issued for safeguarding business operations against cyber security threats by CERT-In; notification of Explosives (Amendment) Rules, 2025; Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2025 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2025 are some of the major updates covered in this newsletter.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Link Legal advises first-of-its-kind INR 85 billion coal gasification project for government

May 23, 2025

India: Dentons Link Legal advised the Government of India and SBI Capital Markets on a first-of-its-kind INR 85 billion coal gasification initiative. This landmark project supports India's 2030 coal gasification goals and highlights Dentons Link Legal’s expertise in energy and infrastructure transactions.

Executive chairman Mr. Atul Sharma appointed co-chair of ABI task force on construction arbitration protocol

May 22, 2025

India: Our Executive Chairman, Mr. Atul Sharma, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Task Force on Construction Arbitration Protocol, constituted by the Arbitration Bar of India (ABI).

Dentons Link Legal recognised at India Business Law Journal’s Law Firm Awards 2025

May 21, 2025

India: The India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) Law Firm Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the legal industry, identifying and celebrating the achievements of India’s leading law firms based on thorough research, client feedback, and performance over the past year.

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