UNLOCKING THE INDIAN MARKET : A Strategic Roadmap for EU Businesses

GA‑Alliance – Global Legal & Tax Advisor

In partnership with Diplomatia

Corso Europa 12, Milano

April 22, 2026 – 17:00

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The global structural shift is positioning India as the definitive strategic partner for European industrial excellence. As negotiations for the EU‑India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reach a pivotal stage, a new era of economic cooperation is opening for businesses across Europe.

This landmark agreement is expected to dismantle traditional trade barriers, harmonize regulatory standards and provide enhanced legal certainty for European investors, effectively creating a fast corridor for cross‑border expansion and multi‑market integration.

To explore these significant opportunities, we invite you to our Milan office for a pragmatic workshop featuring institutional representatives, business leaders and legal experts from our Italian and Indian offices. The purpose of the session is to translate geopolitical developments into actionable business solutions for European companies.

The discussion will focus on:

• leveraging the FTA to optimize tariffs and simplify customs procedures;
• selecting effective corporate structures for India;
• managing complex local legal and tax compliance.

The workshop will address the concept of “Diplomacy of Business”, offering strategies to de‑risk investments and navigate the Indian legal and fiscal ecosystem with precision.

The event will conclude with a light cocktail, providing participants the opportunity to discuss international expansion objectives directly with GA‑Alliance’s Indian leadership in an informal setting.

ROUNDTABLE

• Francesco Sciaudone – Global Managing Partner, GA‑Alliance
• Lavanya Kumar – Consul General of India, Milan
• Carolina Lonetti – Chief Export and Soft Loans Officer, SIMEST
• Luciano Pettoello Mantovani – Secretary‑General, Indian Chamber of Commerce in Italy
• Tasneem Ravindra Deo – Associate Professor of Law, National Law University Delhi
• Satinder Kapur – Managing Partner, GA‑Alliance India

LOGISTICS

April 22, 2026

• 17:00 Registration
• 17:30 Workshop starts
• 19:30 Light cocktail

 GA‑Alliance Head Office
Corso Europa 12 – Milan

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Press release

GA-Alliance lands in Pakistan: strategic partnership signed with Axis Law Chambers

MILAN – 29 January 2026

GA-Alliance, a global legal and tax firm with more than 2,600 professionals in 80 countries, announces its entry into the Pakistani market. The strategic partnership with Axis Law Chambers, a leading full‑service law firm in the region, marks a further expansion of GA‑Alliance’s network, which today covers geographies that generate nearly 90% of global GDP.

The agreement strengthens GA‑Alliance’s commitment to its “one‑stop‑shop” strategy. By integrating local expertise with the highest global standards, the Alliance offers clients a single, efficient access point for all legal and tax needs. This model removes the complexities of managing multiple advisers across different jurisdictions, delivering a coordinated and seamless experience that prioritizes clarity and business growth.

Axis Law Chambers brings to the Alliance a reputation for excellence, particularly in high‑value cross‑border mandates and advice on complex regulatory matters. Regularly listed by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, Axis Law stands out for its transactional work in corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), employment law, intellectual property, foreign investment, public‑private partnerships, corporate governance, antitrust, tax, data protection and sectoral compliance. The firm advises clients in key industries such as energy, oil & gas, mining, healthcare, telecommunications, automotive, financial services, defense, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, media, IT, logistics, real estate and non‑profit organizations.

Axis Law also boasts one of Pakistan’s most authoritative dispute resolution practices, including litigation and international arbitration, with solid experience in proceedings before ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, based in Washington, D.C., and part of the World Bank), ICC (International Chamber of Commerce, based in Paris) and LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration, based in London). This depth of expertise ensures GA‑Alliance clients receive top‑level support in the world’s fifth most populous country, one of the most dynamic economies in Asia.

Francesco Sciaudone, Managing Partner of GA‑Alliance, emphasized the strategic importance of the operation: “Our entry into Pakistan through the partnership with Axis Law Chambers is another step that strengthens our global growth path. At GA‑Alliance, the goal is to simplify complexity for our clients. By extending our ‘one‑stop‑shop’ model to an outstanding Pakistani firm, we are increasingly able to offer our clients the ability to operate with confidence in a very large number of markets worldwide. We are not only expanding our geographic presence; we are enhancing a sophisticated ecosystem where international best practices and precision meet local market leadership to meet clients’ needs in a simple, direct and highly efficient way.”

About GA‑Alliance

With more than 2,600 professionals in 80 countries, GA‑Alliance is a global legal and tax firm with deep European roots, combining a strong legal tradition with a broad international presence. Founded on principles of excellence and innovation, GA‑Alliance offers integrated, multidisciplinary expertise and positions itself as a strategic partner to promote sustainable growth in an ever‑evolving regulatory environment.

About Axis Law Chambers

Axis Law Chambers is a leading Pakistani law firm recognized for excellence in corporate and transactional advice and in resolving commercial disputes. With a team of over 30 professionals and seven partners, the firm assists national and multinational clients in high‑impact transactions, regulatory compliance and complex dispute resolution matters, including international arbitrations.