About Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)

GNLU, established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003, is a premier statutory university recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law and related disciplines, fostering excellence in legal education and research.

About the Event

The GNLU International Conference on Business, Law & Public Policy (GICBLP ’25) is organized by the GNLU Centre for Business & Public Policy (GCBPP). The conference promotes scholarly dialogue on contemporary issues in business law, finance, and public policy. Supported by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., this event will explore themes like mergers and acquisitions, fintech innovations, securities regulations, taxation, and more.

Event Themes

Participants can submit analytical and innovative research papers on topics such as:

• Laws on mergers and acquisitions
• Sustainable finance and ESG
• White-collar crime
• Taxation and public policy considerations
• Role of green and blue bonds in sustainability projects
  (Refer to the brochure for a detailed list of themes.)

Important Dates

Submission Guidelines

• Word limit: 3,000–5,000 words (excluding footnotes).
• Citation: APA/OSCOLA format.
• Co-authorship (up to 2 authors) allowed.
• Papers must be original, with a similarity index below 10%.
• Submissions should include an abstract (max. 500 words) and 5 keywords.

Awards

• Best Paper: ₹25,000 + Internship opportunity at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
• Runners-up: ₹15,000 and ₹10,000 for the first and second runners-up respectively.

Registration Fee

Payment details will be shared after paper selection.

Links

For queries, contact conference.gcbpp@gnlu.ac.in or the organizing team.