What US lawyers need to know about doing business in India

Sep 26, 2025

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner and Head of Transactions, spoke at the ACC Chicago Business Summit on “What U.S. Lawyers Need to Know About Doing Business in India”, which covered investment structures, regulatory nuances and cultural considerations in India, and the challenges that U.S. companies must navigate in India.

Please read the detailed presentation from the summit here.

Special thanks to Christopher McVety, Vice President, M&A and Corporate Strategy and Associate General Counsel at Ingredion Incorporated, for joining us on the panel for this topic.

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