Money laundering enforcement is intensifying, with authorities focusing on complex financial flows and evolving priorities. This session will examine how cases are built and developed in practice.

• Recent enforcement trends and priorities in India
• How illicit funds are traced and analysed in complex investigations
• The role of enforcement agencies, including the FIU
• The influence of FATF standards on enforcement approaches
• Freezing and recovering assets

Ongoing wars and geopolitical tensions have directly impacted companies, with sanctions now giving rise to litigation and enforcement action.

The panel are expected to discuss:

• Emerging sanctions-related cases before Indian courts
• Interaction with foreign regulators, including OFAC
• Key challenges in pursuing and defending sanctions-related claims
• Handling regulatory scrutiny alongside court proceedings
• Strategic considerations as the legal position continues to develop

A recent Supreme Court judgment has brought renewed attention to the scope of legal privilege in India.

The panel are expected to discuss:

• Treatment of in-house counsel communications
• Risks arising from digital tools and AI-assisted legal work
• Safeguarding sensitive communications and data

Internal investigations often determine how far companies can go and how quickly they can act in response to potential misconduct. This session will look at how these pressures influence investigation strategy in practice.

• Data transfer and localisation challenges
• Investigations involving digital assets and platforms
• Managing employees and internal stakeholders during investigations
• Decisions around self-reporting and regulator engagement
• Aligning local constraints with global investigation strategy

India is frequently at the centre of cases involving suspects, assets or evidence located domestically. At the same time, Indian authorities are increasingly seeking extradition from overseas jurisdictions.

The panel are expected to discuss:

• Key considerations when overseas authorities seek surrender from India
• Practical challenges when India seeks extradition from overseas jurisdictions
• Procedural hurdles and timelines in extradition proceedings
• Evidentiary thresholds and documentation requirements
• Defence strategies and grounds for resisting extradition