Indo-US Legal Services Summit

 

Key Points:

• The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) launched the first-ever India-US Legal Services Summit.
• The summit aims to strengthen the Indo-US partnership by fostering collaboration on legal and corporate issues.
• Prominent speakers included the Attorney General of India, R. Venkataramani, and the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta.
• R. Venkataramani emphasized the need for a global legal commons aligned with human rights, well-being, and protection to address concerns about free market equality.
• Tushar Mehta highlighted the differences in legal systems between India and the US and proposed establishing a center for seamless cross-border investments.
• The summit included diverse sessions on topics like data protection, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, featuring participation from legal experts from both countries.

Overall, the summit aims to:

• Strengthen legal ties between India and the US.
• Promote legal excellence and best practices.
• Address shared legal challenges and explore collaborative solutions.