About the Author:
Asiya Rahman Puthuppurackal is currently pursuing 2nd Semester in BA LL.B at the Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
ABOUT THE FIRM:
Luthra and Luthra LAW OFFICES INDIA, formerly known as L & L.
Partners Law Offices which rebranded itself in 2020 to reclaim its original identity, was established in 1990 by the late renowned Mr. Rajiv K. Luthra. The firm has been consecutively recognised in ‘Top 100 World’s Best Data Law Firms’ in 2022 and 2023 editions of Global Data Review’s GDR100.
Since its inception which coincides with India’s economic liberalization, the top law firm has assisted numerous multinational corporations thus, setting up their presence in India and navigating the complex Indian legal system. With over 65 Partners, 320 members and 19 Practice Areas, it ensures that their clients receive practical, innovative, and cost-effective advice in a responsive manner while upholding the highest ethical standards.
The firm was ranked Tier-1 by Asian Legal Business (ALB) in its 2022 Asia M&A ranking.
It adopts a forward-looking approach towards the practice of law, combining both conventional practice areas and emerging sectors, setting benchmarks and the highest technical standards within the legal fraternity.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
The firm is known for maintaining a diverse, multifaceted range of key legal transactions across various practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, some of them being their first of a kind in the Indian Legal System.
Their areas of expertise include:
Pro – Bono:
The firm actively engages with the society and provides pro bono legal services by way of advising, assisting and legally representing various non-profit and charitable organizations. Recently, it actively participated in the “Rally for Rivers” campaign to spread awareness among people about rivers being depleted at an alarming level.
Aviation:
The Firm has extensively dealt with the regulatory authorities in the aviation sector including Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It has advised and assisted several prominent companies in the sector in negotiating various aircraft purchase agreements, aircraft leasing contracts, vendor contracts, maintenance contracts for the engines, general maintenance agreements for its aircraft, maintenance, repair and overhaul MRO agreements [ Maintenance, Repair and Operations], ticketing software contracts, code-sharing arrangements, etc. The Firm has also advised on the restructuring and modernization of some major airports in India.
Competition & Anti-Trust Law:
The firm is the very first to identify this new area of law and set up a dedicated practice in 2003. It has one of the largest competition law practices in India with over 20 years of experience. The team advises on the full bouquet of antitrust and competition issues, including competition investigations, litigation, compliance, advisory, merger control etc. It represents clients before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the Competition Appellate Tribunal, the High Court, and the Supreme Court of India.
Climate Change & ESG [ Environmental Social Governance]:
Recently, the firm has built an efficient full-bench of 25 lawyers who specialise in different aspects of ESG, who are well-versed with statutory guidelines and standards. It advises clients on projects concerning renewable energy, technology and innovation, and infrastructure facilitating the energy transition. The firm has set its target to become carbon neutral soon.
Anti-Corruption & Compliance:
The Firm represents companies and individuals in some of the biggest graft prosecutions in India and meticulously handles white-collar crime prosecutions which are on a rise in India. It has assisted clients on various issues including those emanating from allegations of fraud, bribery, embezzlement, misappropriation, money laundering and accounting irregularities, and provided assistance in formulating and implementing remedial and preventive mechanisms.
APPLYING FOR INTERNSHIP:
The firm has offices located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
For Law Internships, prospective students need to mail their CV and cover letter in the form of PDF to internships@luthra.com
To know more, visit the website: https://luthra.com/
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