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From the
Editor
The Rise of
Corporate Law
ith the rise in corporate companies
Wand jobs in India, the role of a
Corporate Lawyer has become
eminent. Corporate Law, also known as
Company Law or Corporations Law is fast
becoming a sought after career option. The law
defines and describes how various entities in a
corporate environment like shareholders,
directors, employees, etc. interact with each
other and with the community.
Over the ages, various laws and amendments
have been introduced by the Government to
ensure fair practices across corporates. It also
takes care of various factors like competition,
foreign investment, partnerships, sales, buyer
protection and many more. A dedicated or
in-house corporate lawyer in a company is
responsible for taking care of business
decisions in a legal way. It is his/her
responsibility to make sure that the company
does not get embroiled in a law violating
decision, help it with tax issues, employee
relations and also legal charges that come in
the way of the company.
Companies now agree to the requirement of a
dedicated corporate lawyer, instead of the
previously prevalent method of asking the CA or
the CS for legal advice, they are now
recognising the value of a thorough professional
who is trained to do such tasks. Lawyers too are
rising to the occasion and providing solutions
that are effective and contemporary. They have
taken to technology in doing so and are utilizing
it with a penchant. The legal infrastructure is up
for a facelift as it mingles around with the
corporate culture and this blend is sure to
benefit both in due course.
Sneha Sinha