Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), through its Student Chapter for Corporate Law & Practice (SCCLP), invites original research papers for the Corporate Law & Practice Conference 2026, to be held at O.P. Jindal Global University. The conference aims to bring together academics, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to engage in meaningful dialogue on the evolving dimensions of corporate governance, transactions, insolvency, and technology-driven regulation.
About Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)
Jindal Global Law School is India’s first global law school and a constituent of O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. Known for its international outlook, JGLS offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law with a strong focus on domestic, international, and comparative legal studies. The institution maintains active academic collaborations with leading global universities and is recognised for its research-driven teaching and distinguished faculty.
About SCCLP
The Student Chapter for Corporate Law & Practice (SCCLP) is a student-led academic initiative at JGLS that focuses on developing practical understanding and research capability in corporate and commercial law. Through workshops, guest lectures, research projects, and academic events, SCCLP bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world corporate practice, covering areas such as governance, deal structuring, investments, and regulatory compliance.
About GBLR
The Global Business Law Review Blog (GBLR) is SCCLP’s publication platform dedicated to contemporary issues in corporate and business law. It provides a space for students and early-career professionals to publish analytical research and industry-relevant legal commentary. Selected papers from this conference will be considered for publication on GBLR following an editorial review process.
Conference Background
India’s corporate ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation. As capital becomes increasingly global and transactions more complex, companies face heightened expectations around governance, accountability, and ethical conduct. Corporate boards today must balance strategic growth with compliance, technological risks, and reputational responsibility, making governance a central concern in decision-making.
In parallel, insolvency and distress resolution have emerged as critical governance issues. The evolution of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has reshaped how financial stress is addressed, influencing promoter behaviour, creditor rights, and stakeholder participation. However, systemic challenges persist, particularly in ensuring fairness, efficiency, and capacity-building within the resolution framework.
Technological change has further intensified governance responsibilities. With data now central to business operations, issues of privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance have moved directly into boardroom discussions. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act marks a significant shift in how companies manage data accountability, while emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are redefining due diligence, compliance, and corporate oversight.
Against this backdrop, corporate governance in India continues to evolve as a dynamic system shaped by regulation, innovation, and stakeholder expectations. This conference seeks to explore how governance models can be made resilient, technology-aware, and aligned with long-term value creation rather than short-term outcomes.
Conference Tracks
Submissions are invited on (but not limited to) the following themes:
Track 1: Deal Making – Financing Innovation & Modern M&A Structuring
Topics include acquisition finance, private credit, valuation mechanisms, people-driven transactions, IP and data-focused M&A, and joint venture governance structures.
Track 2: Exit Engineering – Private Capital & Public Market Strategies
Focus areas include secondary exits, IPO-linked exits, continuation funds, sponsor-led restructurings, and contractual exit enforcement mechanisms.
Track 3: Technology & Automation in Corporate Transactions
This track examines AI deployment in deals, smart contracts, digital governance models, tokenised assets, and accountability in automated decision-making.
Track 4: Cross-Border Structuring & Multi-Jurisdictional Control
Themes include cross-border M&A design, shareholder enforcement abroad, FEMA-related risks, global group structuring, and extraterritorial regulatory oversight.
Track 5: Insolvency, Homebuyer Rights & Stakeholder Resolution
Key issues include homebuyer participation, pre-pack frameworks, resolution strategy design, promoter conduct, and group insolvency challenges.
Track 6: Data Governance, DPDP Compliance & Corporate Accountability
This track covers board-level privacy governance, data handling in transactions, cyber risk allocation, regulatory technology, and data sovereignty concer
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their research paper via email.
- Email: scclp@jgu.edu.in
- Word Limit: 3000–4000 words (excluding references)
- Submission Deadline: 29 January 2026
- Co-authorship: Up to two authors
Rewards & Recognition
- Cash prizes for top submissions
- Select papers will be published on GBLR
- Shortlisted authors will be invited to present at the conference
- Certificates awarded to all presenters
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Paper Submission Deadline | 29 January 2026 |
| Conference Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Mode | Offline |
Official Notification
The official conference poster and detailed notification are released by SCCLP, JGLS. Candidates are advised to refer to the official communication shared by the organisers for formatting and presentation guidelines.
FAQs – SCCLP Corporate Law Conference 2026
Q1. Can practicing lawyers apply?
Yes. Legal professionals with strong research-based submissions are eligible.
Q2. Is there any registration or participation fee?
No participation fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Q3. Is this an online or offline event?
The conference will be conducted as an offline event at O.P. Jindal Global University.
