How India’s Changing Business Environment Is Redefining Commercial Legal Advice
India’s business environment has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade. Economic liberalisation, digitalisation, regulatory reform, and global integration have reshaped how businesses operate and scale. As commercial activity grows more complex, the role of legal advice has evolved in parallel. Commercial legal advice in India is no longer limited to compliance checks or dispute resolution. It now forms an integral part of business strategy, risk management, and long term planning. This shift reflects the realities of a fast moving, regulation conscious, and globally connected economy. This article examines how India’s changing business environment is redefining the nature, scope, and expectations of commercial legal advice. From Reactive Legal Support to Strategic Partnership Traditionally, businesses sought legal advice only when disputes arose or filings were due. Today, this reactive approach no longer works....