The Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (CBCL) was established in 2008 at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU) as a Centre of Excellence, with the objective of facilitating research and fostering discussion among students in the field of corporate and commercial laws. Under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Ghayur Alam, the Centre actively collaborates with industry experts and promotes the dissemination of practical knowledge among the students of NLIU.
CBCL regularly engages in editorial initiatives and collaborates with leading law firms, including Khaitan & Co., Saraf & Partners, AZB & Partners, and Trilegal, for interactive courses, academic events, and professional development programmes. Further details about the Centre are available at - https://cbcl.nliu.ac.in/
About the Summit
The Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (CBCL) is organising the 11th edition of the NLIU–Trilegal Summit on Corporate and Commercial Laws, 2026. Over the past decade, the NLIU–Trilegal Summit has emerged as a premier platform for intellectual exchange and academic excellence in the domain of corporate and commercial law. Since its expansion in 2018, the Summit has consistently attracted eminent legal scholars, practitioners, and students from across India, fostering meaningful dialogue and contributing to the advancement of legal scholarship.
Building on the success of its previous editions (2016–2025), the 2026 Summit seeks to carry forward this distinguished legacy by showcasing pioneering research and facilitating discussions on emerging global trends in corporate and commercial law.
This year marks the Eleventh edition of the Summit, which will be physically held at the NLIU campus in Bhopal, from 27th-28th February, 2026. Interested students may submit their manuscripts latest by 3rd January, 2026.
The Summit will witness the participation of law students from law schools across India in respect of a paper presentation competition on various themes which include contemporary legal issues under M&A, foreign investment, insolvency, capital markets, digital economy, taxation, and others. Additionally, the Summit attracts various legal luminaries to join the panel of experts for paper presentations and panel discussions.