Sports Law Conference hosted by Society of Indian Law Firms at The Lalit, New Delhi, July 24-25, 2010
At the Sports Law Conference, a session on ‘Countdown to CWG 2010: Legal Issues in Staging Major Sports Events’ was chaired by Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal. Speakers for the session were Mr.Abhixit Singh, Titus & Co., Mr.Anish Dayal, Counsel for Rajasthan Royals and Ms.Manjula Chawla, Partner, Phoenix Legal.
Empowering Indian SMEs - VISION 2020, Hotel InterContinental The Lalit Mumbai, July 9, 2010
Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India organized a roundtable session on Empowering Indian SMEs - VISION 2020. Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal was panelist for discussion on “Importance of Good Governance and Business Ethics for SMEs”.
Other panelists for the session included Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman, BDO Consulting Pvt Ltd, and Mr. D. R. Dogra, MD & CEO, Credit Analysis & Research Ltd
IACC American Independence Day and I-ACE Awards at Trident, Mumbai, July 2, 2010
The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) celebrated the American Independence Day and presented the 6th Indo-American Corporate Excellence (I-ACE) Awards at the Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
The event was hosted by Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal and Regional President, IACC-WIC, and S. K. Mitra, Chairman, I-ACE Awards. The Chief Guest was Paul Folmsbee, Consul General, Consulate General of the United States of America in Mumbai, the Guest of Honour was Shri Rajendra Darda, Minister of Industries, State of Maharashtra, and the Celebrity Guest was Shiamak Davar.
The event recognized the best U.S. companies in India & the best Indian companies operating in the US by honoring them with the prestigious Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards. On this ocassion Mr. Anand Desai, Regional President, IACC-WIC felicitated Shri Rajendra Darda, Minister of Industries, State of Maharashtra.
Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit and Awards 2010, Hotel Intercontinental, Mumbai, June 25-26, 2010
Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal was nominated for the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, and delivered an address on “Competitive Intelligence and the Law: Myths and Facts” on June 25, 2010.
The International Legal Alliance Awards 2010, Paris, June 3, 2010
On the 3rd June 2010 at the International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards, DSK Legal received the ‘Silver Award’ for the Best Indian law Firm 2010.
The Awards Ceremony recognized the best independent law firms for 28 categories from their domestic markets and countries. The process to elect the best firms began 6 months prior to the event and engaged a panel of 98 jury members composed of exclusively active general counsels with extensive expertise in the concerned markets and countries.
South Asian Bar Association, Washington DC (SABA-DC), May 25, 2010
Tushar Ajinkya, Partner, DSK Legal made a presentation on Indian Corporate & Transactional Law at an event hosted by the South Asian Bar Association, Washington DC. The presentation focused on Indian Corporate and Transactional law, and more specifically on technology laws in India, investment issues faced by overseas investors interested in the Indian market, and issues faced by U.S. companies and individuals who are currently investing in India.
New York State Bar Association, India Chapter Meeting at Taj Lands End, 25-27 March 2010
Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal was a panelist on the discussion on ‘Cross Border Jurisdiction/Trial’. Jennifer R. Scullion from Proskauer Rose LLP, New York chaired the session.
Summit on IP Ecosystem for Sustainable Business, Hotel Le Meridien, Mumbai, February 18, 2010
Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal was a panelist for a discussion on IP litigation in India versus the US. Discussion covered topics like case management, ADR, specialized benches, specialized courts, discovery, evidence and other related topics.
Indo US Economic Summit on the theme “Bollywood to Hollywood” at The Lalit Hotel, Delhi on February 16- 17, 2010
With more than 1,000 films produced annually, Bollywood is rapidly going “global” with a considerable overseas audience, a new generation of crossover movie makers and signing of new deals with Hollywood, which is far more organized and advanced in many relevant facets. Bollywood continues to face a number of challenges such as effective IPR Protection viz. copyright and piracy related issues, celebrity rights, contracts, taxation and insurance. Mr. Anand Desai (Managing Partner) chaired the session where issues related to Bollywood, Hollywood and their collaboration were addressed.
Seminar on Cyber Crime hosted by Indian Merchants Chamber, Mumbai. February 17, 2010
Speakers for the program were Mr. Tushar Ajinkya, Partner DSK Legal, Mr. Neal Seth, Partner, Baker Hostetler. Mr.Tushar Ajinkya spoke on Initiatives in Electronic Governance.
International Law Summit organized by SPIL Government Law College, Mumbai on February 6, 2010
Mr. D.K Vasal, Partner, DSK Legal made a presentation on International derivatives regulations: A comparative analysis with Indian derivatives structure.
Conference on Tax and Allied Aspects of Construction Industry hosted by The Chamber of Tax Consultants, J.W.Marriott, Mumbai. January 8-9, 2010
At the conference hosted by The Chamber of Tax Consultants, Mr. Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal was a Panel Speaker on matters relating to Construction and Real Estate.
