Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Insolvency And Bankruptcy, and Corporate Positioning of the Enterprise

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy team in APRLP Law has very long experience in this area. They are able to guide on all aspects of the processes.

APRLP Law also provide advice and guidance on corporate restructuring and positioning in the market.

Dr. M. S. Sahoo

Principal Adviser

Dr. M. S. Sahoo is an acclaimed thought leader in financial markets, having substantially influenced policies and reforms in financial markets over the last three decades. His significant contributions include the dematerialisation of securities and insolvency reforms in India. He has been the Chairperson / Member of several Committees set up by the Government and Regulators.

Until recently, Dr. M. S. Sahoo served as a Distinguished Professor at the National Law University Delhi. He was the Founding Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), a Member of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the Secretary of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, a Whole-time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and Economic Adviser with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. As a Member of the Indian Economic Service, he served several Ministries in the Government of India.

Dr. Sahoo has served on the Boards of several organisations, including the Oriental Bank of Commerce, Management Development Institute, National Institute of Securities Markets, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, National Securities Depository Limited, SEBI, CCI, and IBBI.

Dr. Sahoo is a qualified Company Secretary and has postgraduate degrees in Economics, Law, and Management, with a PhD in Economics.

What We Cover

Practice Areas

Competition and Antitrust

Competition law was enacted in India in 2003, though enforcement of section 3 and 4 related to antitrust started only in 2009. Enforcement of sections 5 and 6 related to Combinations began only in 2011.

Investment

International Investment flows have slowed down due to the pandemic. However, India continues to attract record investment flows. International investment flows are currently not governed by any multilaterally agreed rules.

International Trade

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system (MTS) has emerged as a major determinant of international economic activity and exchanges.

Securities and Capital Markets

APRLP Law has a team of Experts /Advisers on IPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, FCCB and ADR Offerings. APRLP Law cater to the service needs of issuers, investment banks and private equity houses and selling shareholders.

Banking and Finance

The Banking And Financial Sector Has Been Fast Transforming. Consolidation Has Been Gathering Momentum. Technological And Digital Revolutions Have Touched The Financial Sector Intimately.

Energy and Environment

Environmental issues have taken central stage at the international and national levels. The Golden Jubilee of the Stockholm Summit was celebrated recently.