Call for Papers: NLUD Business and Financial Law Review (NLUD BFLR) by CBFL, NLU Delhi [Volume I, August/September 2025]: Submit by April 27

About CBFL, NLU Delhi

The Centre for Business and Financial Laws (CBFL) at National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) is a premier research center dedicated to the study and advancement of corporate and financial laws. The Centre actively engages with students, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers through research, discussions, and knowledge dissemination. It aims to contribute to the evolution of business law in India and internationally through interdisciplinary and critical legal analysis.

About NLUD Business and Financial Law Review (NLUD BFLR)

The NLUD Business and Financial Law Review (NLUD BFLR) is the flagship commercial law journal of CBFL at NLU Delhi. This peer-reviewed journal is dedicated to fostering scholarly discourse in corporate, financial, and business law.

The journal aims to provide a platform for thought-provoking and original research, enabling students, academicians, and legal professionals to contribute to contemporary debates and emerging trends in commercial law. With a commitment to publishing high-quality research, the NLUD BFLR will serve as a valuable resource for those engaged in the academic and practical aspects of business law.

For its inaugural Volume I, scheduled for publication in August/September 2025, the NLUD BFLR invites original, high-quality submissions that critically analyze key legal developments in the field.

Call for Papers: Submission Details

Deadline for Submission: April 27, 2025 (11:59 PM, IST)

Categories of Submissions

The journal welcomes submissions in the following categories:

• Long Articles: Above 5000 words
• Essays: 3000–5000 words
• Book Reviews/Case or Legislative Comments: 1500–3000 words

Note: The word limits are exclusive of footnotes and indicative only. Authors are encouraged to provide well-researched and thoroughly analyzed content in their chosen category.

Themes & Scope

While submissions may cover any area of business and financial law, the journal particularly encourages contributions on topics including but not limited to:

• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Banking & Financial Regulations
• Securities and Capital Markets Law
• Investment Laws & Private Equity
• Competition Law & Antitrust Issues
• International Trade & Economic Laws
• Emerging Technologies & Fintech Regulations
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in Commercial Disputes
• Taxation & Insolvency Laws

The NLUD BFLR seeks to promote interdisciplinary research, so submissions that integrate economic, policy, and technological perspectives into legal analysis are also encouraged.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Authors must adhere to the submission guidelines outlined in the official Call for Papers.
• Citations must comply with standard legal citation formats.
• Submissions should be formatted as per academic writing standards with proper references and footnotes.

Why Submit?

Publishing in the NLUD BFLR provides a unique opportunity to:
Showcase original research in a prestigious journal.
Engage with critical debates in corporate and financial law.
Contribute to academic and professional discourse on business law.
Enhance academic and professional credentials for students, researchers, and practitioners.

Important Links

Call for Papers & Submission Guidelines: www.cbflnludelhi.in

For Queries: nlud.bflr@nludelhi.ac.in

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to a leading business and financial law journal. We look forward to your scholarly contributions and advancing legal scholarship in commercial law.

Submit your papers by April 27, 2025!