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The constraints of expatriate life make it challenging for a lot of Non-residential Indians (NRIs) to deal with situations, which are beyond their reach and control. One such situation is of course the handling of legal proceedings.  The legal ecosystem in India can discourage even those living in the country, considering the pendency and the hassles-- the delays, the appearances, the bureaucracy, the hearings, the adjournments, and the corruption. All this along with the constraints of non-residents having to travel back and forth to India and limitations of resources or time requires special legal assistance especially crafted for NRIs. And more so because legal cases involving NRIs may require engagement with multiple areas of law and dealing with the Indian authorities. For instance, they need advice on a hoard of subjects, ranging from investments, to regulatory and compliance, real estate acquisition and documentation, and dispute resolution.  NRIs should be able...

The youth of the country has been bit by the startup bug, owing to the various success stories sprouting from various parts of India. The country is being viewed as a hotspot for business to dive in. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India will be the fastest growing major economy in 2018, with a growth rate of 7.4% that rises to 7.8% in 2019 with medium-term prospects remaining positive. However, starting up is a lot more than the glitzy image formed by these success stories. The ever-evolving regulations governing the entire ecosystem can pose several barriers for new business owners. Besides, it has often been advised to view India not as a single market, but as a series of interconnected regional markets, where the regulatory and investment environment may change from one state to another.  Hence, while improvements are being introduced to digitalize processes and procedures, understanding the complexities of the same mi...