Asahi Legal

Media & thought leadership

In the press

The firm is regularly quoted in India’s leading financial and legal publications on insolvency, securities regulation, corporate governance and trusts.

Winner40 Under 402025

BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Awards, 2025

Amit Tungare was recognised as a Winner of the 6th Edition of the BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Lawyers and Legal Influencers Awards, announced December 2025. The awards recognise outstanding legal professionals for excellence in practice, leadership, innovation and significant contribution to the legal profession.

Academic & professional engagements

  • Invited as a Guest Speaker at Subhash Desai College of Law, delivering an expert lecture on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  • Addressed participants during the Certificate Course on Estate & Succession Planning organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
  • Invited to speak at the Wone Global Summit, Singapore, on corporate law and insolvency, before an international audience of business leaders, regulators and legal experts.
  • Featured in “In Conversation With Amit Tungare, Managing Partner, Asahi Legal”, BW Legal World, June 2026.
  • Conducted a One-Day Masterclass on “Family Offices: Legal Drafting and Governance Pitfalls” at ICAI Bhawan, Ahmedabad, organised by the Committee on Commercial Laws, Economic Advisory & NPO Cooperative of the ICAI and hosted by the Ahmedabad Branch (WIRC).

2026

NDTVPROFIT6 August 2026

Corporate Law Reset: Parliament Panel Proposes Sweeping Overhaul For India Inc.

On the parliamentary standing committee's proposed overhaul of the governance and insolvency framework.

the hindubusinessline14 July 2026

SEBI's new conflict code shifts from disclosure to prevention

Expanded family investment bans, a two-year cooling-off and codified recusal move SEBI from a disclosure-based model to proactive prevention.

BWLEGALWORLD27 June 2026

In Conversation With Amit Tungare, Managing Partner, Asahi Legal

A full-length interview on founding the firm, leadership, and the future of legal services delivery in India.

mint19 June 2026

Jio Platforms IPO could trump NSE's as India's biggest ever

On how the debt-repayment component and SEBI's general-corporate-purposes cap set the minimum issue size.

the hindubusinessline7 June 2026

Rajesh Exports order puts auditors, audit committee under the scanner

On fiduciary oversight failures and a potential rubber-stamp culture.

BUSINESSTODAY25 May 2026

Trust Gap Widens: Why the road ahead for the listing of Tata Sons remains uncertain

BUSINESSTODAY16 May 2026

Face-off at Tata Trusts expected to last as Noel Tata and Venu Srinivasan slug it out

“This is only the tip of the iceberg and will be a long power struggle.”

BUSINESSTODAY4 May 2026

Tata Trusts: Battle lines drawn, upcoming meeting will determine composition

BUSINESSTODAY20 April 2026

Tata Trusts: The battle now shifts to Sir Ratan Tata Trust

On the Trusts functioning “more like an independent corporate with higher levels of accountability”.

BUSINESSTODAY16 April 2026

Noel Tata–Mehli Mistry battle heats up, this time over Tata's position as trustee

On the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act change report and the possible appointment of an administrator.

2025

BWLEGALWORLD21 December 2025

BW Legal World Announces Winners For 6th Edition Of 40 Under 40 Lawyers And Legal Influencers Awards 2025

Listed as a winner: Amit Tungare, Founder & Managing Partner, Asahi Legal LLP.

mint4 November 2025

NCLAT partially upholds CCI order on ₹213 crore penalty, allows Meta, WhatsApp to share data

“Dominance itself is not unlawful, but leveraging it without informed user consent can still attract competition scrutiny.”

Business Standard16 October 2025

Insider trading in IEX stock: SEBI investigation traverses new ground

“Liability for tipping UPSI does not require personal trading.”

mint19 September 2025

Mint Explained | SEBI's order clearing Adani Group of Hindenburg's allegations

On the pre-2023 LODR regulatory blind spot.

mint19 September 2025

Mint Explainer | Jane Street vs SEBI: Why the fight for probe documents matters

On natural justice and SEBI's selective disclosure policy.

OUTLOOKBUSINESS19 September 2025

Did Adani Benefit from a Regulatory 'Blind Spot' in Hindenburg Case? Experts Explain SEBI Orders

moneycontrol11 September 2025

Lack of clarity on evidence sharing continues to lead securities market disputes

“SEBI’s continued reluctance to disclose relied-upon documents strikes at the heart of natural justice.”

LawBeat16 August 2025

Mentorship or Intimidation?: Young Lawyers Reflect On Their Early Courtroom Experiences

Leads the “Bar Speaks” panel with a first-person account of his first court appearance.

OUTLOOKBUSINESS14 August 2025

What the IBC Amendment Bill 2025 Promises — and Whether It Can Deliver

On the Bill’s “no-discretion principle” for Section 7 admissions.

BWLEGALWORLD5 August 2025

Retirement By Rotation: Legal Or A Legacy Clause?

On retirement-by-rotation reform, the Section 188 / 164(1)(g) inconsistency and SEBI's related-party-transaction governance.

the hindubusinessline22 July 2025

Experts push for tighter conflict of interest reforms for SEBI board

“The current framework’s reliance on voluntary disclosure and internal review is insufficient.”

OUTLOOKBUSINESS30 June 2025

Why Kirloskars Are Fighting SEBI Over a 27-Year-Old Family Deed

On Regulation 30A and Clause 5A: “a litmus test”.

mint17 June 2025

Mint Explainer | What's at stake as Bar Council reviews its rules on foreign law firms

Calls for reciprocity mechanisms that actually benefit Indian firms.

ETLegalWorld22 May 2025

Law firms bet on AI for next phase of growth, operational streamlining

Describes Asahi Legal's collaboration with Jurisphere.AI.

ETWealth16 May 2025

Nominee vs Legal Heir: Who gets insurance money after death? Here's what Indian law says

Business Standard21 April 2025

SEBI circular on frauds: Verify registration before taking investment tips

Warns about generic mobile numbers used in place of the official series.

BUSINESSTODAY12 March 2025

Why the Burman family needs to infuse money in Religare to get it back on track

On the removal of the chairperson and the Burmans' assumption of control.

ETWealth1 March 2025

New SEBI rule: Revamped mutual fund and demat account nomination rules come into effect

ETLegalWorld13 February 2025

IBBI introduces key amendments to enhance liquidation process efficiency and transparency

On EMD forfeiture and Form H filing.

ETLegalWorld22 January 2025

Bar Council of India launches nationwide verification to combat fake law degrees

Proposes a blockchain and AI verification system with biometric enrolment.

mint13 January 2025

Hiremath claims a third of Baba Kalyani family fortune including Bharat Forge shares

Extensively quoted on SEBI disclosure of family agreements and “a complex matrix of legal proceedings”.

2024

SuperLawyer24 December 2024

“Maintaining patience during the foundational years and being open to diverse cases…”

A career-path interview with the Managing Partner.

mint16 December 2024

Regulatory action against Nidhis, non-disclosure of beneficial ownership jump

On Nidhi companies operating without RBI oversight.

Wills, trusts & succession

Succession & estate planning in the press

Commentary by Shweta A. Tungare on wills, trusts, probate and inheritance.

moneycontrol24 June 2026

Can a child raised by parents claim property rights if DNA shows no biological relationship?

Business Standard28 May 2026

Crypto, NFTs & digital assets in Wills? Experts explain legal blind spots

Business Standard22 May 2026

UK flat, US stocks? Why one Indian Will may not work for your legal heirs

ETWealth8 May 2026

Will registration at ₹100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies and senior citizens should not delay estate planning

moneycontrol10 April 2026

Karta's powers in an HUF: Authority, limits and legal safeguards explained

moneycontrol23 March 2026

Securing future: When a trust is smarter than a will for your family

Business Standard19 March 2026

Will vs trust? Experts explain which is better for wealth management

moneycontrol12 March 2026

Should more Indians make a living will after the SC verdict in the Harish Rana passive euthanasia case?

moneycontrol9 February 2026

Gift deed to relatives can be cancelled if senior citizen is neglected: Chhattisgarh HC

mint12 January 2026

Mandatory probate on Will removed but it is still a smart move for inheritance

moneycontrol20 November 2025

Secure your legacy: Why Supreme Court wants women to write their own wills

Business Standard18 August 2025

Family discretionary trusts: A shield for wealth, debt, and divorce

moneycontrol29 July 2025

The Last Word: How living wills help ensure death with dignity

Explainers

GST on Redevelopment

Who pays GST in a Mumbai society redevelopment, the builder or the members? An explainer of GST liability, input tax credit and how it impacts your final cost. (April 2026)

Registration Fee in Redevelopment

Registration fee in redevelopment sounds like a small formality, but it can add up to a significant amount. Who bears this cost in a Mumbai society redevelopment, and what exactly are you registering? (April 2026)

SEBI and Jane Street

Our Managing Partner was quoted in The Hindu BusinessLine on SEBI’s interim order against global trading firm Jane Street.

Publication names are used only to identify the source of the cited commentary.

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