Chuo Sogo Law Office (affiliated with the Osaka Bar Association, the First Tokyo Bar Association, and the Kyoto Bar Association) will co-host a free seminar with Fox & Mandal, an Indian law firm, on July 21, 2026 (Tue) titled "Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Challenges Faced by Japanese Companies Expanding and Investing in India." The seminar will be held at Hibiya Kokusai Building Conference Square. Fox & Mandal is one of India's oldest law firms, founded in 1896. We have had prior exchanges through joint authorship and other activities, leading to this co-hosted seminar. Two lawyers from Fox & Mandal will visit Japan for the event. Simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English will be provided. Register to participate here. This event is an official side event of IVS 2026, one of Japan's largest invitation-only and open-call startup conferences. [Recommended for the following individuals] Those interested in business activities in India and corporate law (establishing a base, M&A/JVs, litigation/arbitration, etc.) Those interested in India's asset management industry regulations and investment activities (regulations for fund operators such as PE/VC funds, infrastructure funds, real estate funds, and regulations for institutional investors) Startups and operating companies that have already expanded into India or are considering expanding into India. Below is an overview of the seminar. The seminar will cover (1) business activities in the corporate sector (M&A/JVs, etc.), (2) India's asset management industry regulations and investment activities, and investments in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, which the Indian government is currently focusing on. [Date and Time] July 21, 2026 (Tue) 14:30 - 15:00 Registration 15:00 - 16:30 Seminar and Panel Discussion 16:30 - 17:30 Networking (Coffee Break) [Venue] Hibiya Kokusai Building Conference Square, Room 8D 8th Floor, Hibiya Kokusai Building 2-2-3 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Goo