The Centre for Business and Commercial Laws (CBCL) was established in 2008 at the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, as a Centre of Excellence to facilitate research and discussion among students in corporate and commercial laws. Under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ghayur Alam, CBCL collaborates with industry experts and law firms like Khaitan & Co., Saraf Partners, AZB Partners, and Trilegal for interactive courses and events. More information is available at https://cbcl.nliu.ac.in.
Trilegal is one of the leading law firms of the country and well known for their expertise and finesse in the corporate and commercial laws. The firm's Corporate and M&A practice has won numerous accolades over the years and is consistently ranked by reputed legal publications as one of the best in India. The NLIU-Trilegal Summit is a product of the valuable affiliation between CBCL and the esteemed firm. Out of the research papers and essays submitted, select articles and essays are chosen by experts on the basis of the quality of this research. These articles are subsequently published in the form of the NLIU-Trilegal Summit book.
About the Trilegal Summit
Over the last decade, the NLIU-Trilegal Summit has gained a reputation for itself by providing invaluable opportunities to both its participants and the students at NLIU. The previous editions from 2016 to 2025 are a testament to the same and were a resounding success, witnessing submissions and participation by law students from across the country. Since 2018, the Summit has been operating on an expanded format covering all areas of corporate and commercial laws. This year, we are thrilled to be hosting the eleventh edition of the event with both national and international participants at our campus in NLIU, Bhopal. Fifteen submissions will be selected after a thorough review process and author(s) will be invited to present their paper before a distinguished panel of legal luminaries as well as Partners at Trilegal. All fifteen submissions will subsequently be published in the NLIU Trilegal Summit Book with the top three presentations winning exciting awards! The eleventh edition of the summit is an effort to not only continue the successful legacy of past editions but to also provide students and budding scholars across the globe with the opportunity to contribute to the discourse surrounding the field of corporate and commercial laws. The event aims to facilitate the growth of knowledge and research in Emerging Trends in Corporate and Commercial Laws, whilst increasing the awareness and aptitude of students in these fields through not only the papers but also discussions with experts in the field.
About the 11th NLIU-Trilegal Summit
On behalf of CBCL, we are pleased to invite you to the 11th edition of the NLIU Trilegal Summit on Corporate and Commercial Laws, 2026. Over the past decade, the NLIU-Trilegal Summit has evolved into a premier platform for intellectual exchange and academic excellence in corporate and commercial law. Since its expansion in 2018, it has consistently drawn eminent legal scholars and students from across India, fostering insightful discussions and contributing to the advancement of legal scholarship. Building on the success of its past editions (2016–2025), this year's summit seeks to uphold its distinguished legacy by showcasing pioneering research and facilitating discourse on emerging trends in corporate and commercial law from a global perspective.
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.
Eligibility
Authors must be pursuing their LL.B. (Hons.) / LL.B. / LL.M. from any recognized university for the academic year of 2025-2026, to be eligible to participate in the Summit.
Theme
Persons who wish to participate in the Summit shall be encouraged to incorporate an innovative and diverse approach to the topic while taking into consideration a wide array of issues arising out of commercial and corporate laws. The submissions are expected to be of contemporary social relevance and must demonstrate high standards of scholarship. Furthermore, authors are encouraged to use diverse methodology and base their research on analysis of existing judicial practice, legal instruments and sources, or based on empirical data. These topics shall broadly include (but are not limited to):
· Mergers & Acquisitions
· Private Equity and Venture Capital
· Cross-Border Insolvency and Restructuring
· International Capital Markets
· Cross-Border Investment Laws
· International Banking and Finance Laws
· Global Competition Law and Antitrust Regimes
· Analysis of Major Transactions or Sectors
· Contract Law
· White-Collar Crimes
The sub-themes are as follows: -
· Rise of Global Captivity Centres (GCC) in India
· The Foreign Direct Investment and the Multi-Brand Retail Trade Conundrum
· The Regulatory Landscape Governing Digital Competition in India
· Implications of the India–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement for Foreign Direct Investment
· Market-Manipulation Concerns in Light of the Jane Street Proceedings
· Recommendations for Regulatory Oversight of Payment Aggregator Entities in India
· Homecoming: Legal, Tax and Capital-Markets Implications of Reverse-Flips
· New AIF Regime & Venture Capital: Operational, Compliance and Fund Governance Challenges.
· Banking Law Reform & Financial Stability: Implications for Credit, Restructurings and Insolvency.
· SBO, Ownership Transparency and Beneficial- Ownership Due Diligence.
· Corporate Governance Under Scrutiny: Lessons from Enforcement (PTC & Beyond).
· Cross-Border Insolvency & Arbitration: Reconciling Arbitration Awards with IBC Claims
· Double Insolvency, Subrogation & Guarantor Dynamics: Litigation and Restructuring Strategies.
· Equal-Treatment Clauses, Dual-Class Structures and Shareholder Protection.
· Regulation of Funds & Distressed Assets: Foreign Investment, IBC and Value Recovery.
· Emerging Tech, Cyber Risk and Financial Regulation.
· Trust-Based Governance, Stakeholder Capitalism and Alternative Corporate Forms.
Submission Categories
Long articles (4000 - 7000 words)
The article must be a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of a contemporary issue in corporate and commercial laws and should include references to a range of sources and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions.
Case comments (2000 - 4000 words)
The comment must be an analysis of a recent judgment, bringing out its relevance in light of the development of corporate and commercial law, views expressed in the judgment and the opinion(s) of the author(s).
Short articles (2000 - 4000 words)
The article must be an analysis of a contemporary issue in corporate and commercial law and should include a reference to a range of sources and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions.
Legislative comments (2000 - 4000 words)
The comment must be a critical analysis of a recent amendment, legislative report, notification, or a new enactment, and must include the views of the author(s).
Book review (1000 - 3000 words)
The review must be a crisp account of a recently published book on corporate and commercial laws, including the issues explored and related arguments of the author.
The word limit is exclusive of the abstract and the footnotes. The prescribed word limit may be relaxed up to 10%, at the discretion of the Editorial Board. Authors must keep in mind that their paper will be evaluated keeping in mind the real-world commercial viability and novelty of the suggestions proposed and are therefore required to not restrict themselves to a mere legal analysis.
Formatting Guidelines
The title must be Times New Roman, Font Size 14, in CAPITALS, Bold, aligned CENTRE.
The text of the main body of the manuscript must be Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.5 spacing between lines and automatic spacing between paragraphs, aligned JUSTIFIED.
We accept citations in the form of footnotes which must be Times New Roman, Font Size 10, spacing 1, aligned JUSTIFIED, OSCOLA 4th Edition.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions are expected to be an original work of the author and meet high academic standards.
The following guidelines ought to be followed:
1.The title must succinctly encapsulate the topic and explain the body of work;
2. There must be an abstract (250-300 words) which briefly describes the idea behind the submission, its structure, and the authors' conclusion(s);
3.A submission will not be accepted if it has been plagiarized. The NLIU-Trilegal Summit has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Please note that any plagiarized submission will be outrightly rejected;
4. Co-authorship is permissible only up to a maximum of two authors. However, co-authorship is not allowed for Case Comments, Legislative Comments, and Book Reviews.
Submission Deadline
Manuscripts must be submitted by 3rd January, 2026.
Submission Procedure
Authors must be pursuing their LL.B. (Hons.) / LL.B. / LL.M. from any recognized university for the academic year of 2025-2026, to be eligible to participate in the Summit.
Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts before 11:59 PM on 3rd January 2026 via the google form provided here: https://forms.gle/M36BbAe3V8LyUqeD8
The form must contain the following documents, in addition to the manuscript and personal details
and affiliation of the author(s), without which the submission will NOT be accepted: –
· An originality statement, signed by the author(s), declaring that the manuscript is the original work of the author(s);
· A copyright statement, signed by the author(s), whereby the author(s) agrees that the copyright in the work shall vest with CBCL.
· Each author will receive an acknowledgment of receipt of their submission from CBCL shortly after submitting.
Contact Information
Gungun Anand, Convenor -+91 6006484658
Purava Rathi, Co- Convenor. +91 8691821369
Divyank Dewan , Secretary. +91 9818813438
Official Link
Visit https://cbcl.nliu.ac.in for more details on CBCL and the Summit.