22nd & 23rd February, 2025
4th Edition
GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy
GNLU Centre for Business and Public Policy
The GNLU Centre for Business & Public Policy (GCBPP) is one of the centres for excellence established under the Gujarat National Law University, promoting interdisciplinary research and training through capacity-building programmes, interactive sessions, competitions and conferences in capital markets, securities laws, financial & business regulations and public policy. The Centre has the expertise in conducting and executing large-scale events like GNLU International Conference on Business, Laws and Public Policy; GNLU - Khaitan & Co Advanced Certificate Programme on Capital Markets & Securities Law; GNLU – Nishith Desai Associates Policy Drafting Competition; Know Your Practice sessions; etc. amongst other events.
About the Conference
The GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy (GICBLP) is a platform aimed at promoting dialogue and dissemination of scholarly insights on several important issues in the field of banking, finance, securities market, taxation and allied laws.
The previous editions of the Conference witnessed overwhelming participation, with more than 250 research paper submissions and a large number of delegates from across India. We were graced by the presence of many esteemed dignitaries.
Inspired by the success of the previous editions, we are proud to announce the GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy (GICBLP ‘25). This edition of the conference will have constructive deliberations on contemporary themes on mergers & acquisition, insolvency & bankruptcy, financial services, markets, instruments, innovations, and laws & regulations such as the securities market & its regulations, taxation laws, fintech innovations, public policy, regulatory challenges, and other broad topics of contemporary issues.
About Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India as well as the University Grants Commission and has two campuses at Gandhinagar and Silvassa. The University offers an integrated five-year undergraduate programme [B.A./B.Com./ B.SC/B.B.A./ B.S.W.LL.B. (Hons.)], post-graduate programme, PhD and several other short-duration courses as well as training programmes for various stakeholders.
Themes & Submission Guidelines
1. Company Law
2. Laws related to mergers & acquisitions
3. Securities Law & Capital Markets regulations
4. Laws related to banking and finance
5. Investment Law
6. Taxation Law
7. Financial Services & Fintech
8. Law of Contract
9. White-collar crime
10. Alternative Investment Funds & other pooled Investment vehicles
11. Sustainable Finance & ESG
12. Competition Law
13. Public Policy considerations (in relation to finance and corporate laws)
Best Paper Awards
First Runners-up
Cash Award of INR 15,000
Second Runners-up
Cash Award of INR 10,000
Winners
Cash Award of INR 25,000
Internship Opportunity
Top 3 teams will be provided with an internship opportunity at the offices of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Registration Fees
Fee for Students and Researchers - INR 1,000 / USD 15
Academicians - INR 2,000 / USD 30
Other Professionals - INR 3,000 / USD 45
Fees to be paid only after selection of Paper.
Fees indicated above are exclusive of accomodation.
Important Dates
Last date of registration
31 January 2025
20 January 2025
Submission of Full Paper
22 – 23 February 2025
Dates of Conference
These dates are tentative and subject to change
Registraion Link
Interested students are required to register themselves through the Google Form by clicking the Registration button below.
Organising Committee
Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar
Director, Gujarat National Law University
Chief Patron
Conference Convenor
Mr. Satya Ranjan Mishra
Associate Professor of Commerce, GNLU
Centre Faculty Members
Dr. Mobin Shaikh (Head, GCBPP)
Assistant Professor of Management, GNLU
Prof. (Dr.) Viral Pandya
Professor of Management, GNLU
Dr. Mahesh L. Chaudhary
Assistant Professor of Management, GNLU
Ms. Kiran Parida
Teaching and Research Associate, GNLU
Student Members
Vaibhav Gupta (Student Convenor)
+91 9138176446
Harshit Singh (Student Convenor)
+91 7284803289
Pulkit Agarwal (Student Co-Convenor)
+91 7096969077
Mahim Raval (Student Co-Convenor)
+91 8866205290
Contact Details
For any queries, please feel free to write us at conference.gcbpp@gnlu.ac.in
Mr. Satya Ranjan Mishra
Mr. Vaibhav Gupta
Student Convenor
(M.) +91 9138176446