IICA, NALSAR Renew MoU to Deepen Corporate Law Collaboration

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, for another five years, strengthening their long-standing academic and research partnership.

The MoU was formally signed by Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General & CEO, IICA, and Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao, Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, in the presence of senior faculty and officials from both institutions.

Among those present were:

• Prof. (Dr.) Nimushakavi Vasanthi, Registrar, NALSAR

• Prof. V. Kesava Rao, Director, Centre for Corporate and Competition Laws, NALSAR

• Dr. Pyla Narayana Rao, Associate Professor, IICA

Expanding Academic and Research Engagement

The renewed agreement will facilitate deeper collaboration in:

• Faculty and student exchange programmes

• Joint research and academic publications

• Expert advisory and consultancy services

• Workshops, seminars and conferences

• Joint training and capacity-building initiatives

Both institutions have committed to advancing research and professional development in corporate and legal domains through structured cooperation.

Flagship LL.M. in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws

A major highlight of the partnership has been the successful implementation of the two-year, full-time residential LL.M. programme in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws.

Over three batches, the programme has trained 138 students and earned strong industry appreciation for its academic rigour and practical orientation.

The structure of the programme combines academic and applied learning:

• First year: Conducted at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

• Second year: Hosted at IICA, New Delhi

This dual-campus model provides students with a blend of theoretical grounding and industry exposure.

Strengthening Legal and Corporate Education

The renewal of the MoU reflects the shared commitment of IICA and NALSAR to promote excellence in legal and corporate education and to develop skilled professionals capable of addressing emerging challenges in insolvency, corporate governance and regulatory frameworks.

By integrating academic scholarship with policy and industry engagement, the collaboration aims to contribute to India's evolving corporate and legal ecosystem.