CfP: Convergence of Law & Economics 2.0 – Bankruptcy, Startups & Beyond by CBL, NUSRL [Online; May 22]: Submit Abstract by May 1

24 Apr 2026

About CBL

The Centre for Business Laws (CBL), NUSRL, is a premier academic centre dedicated to deepening understanding of the legal frameworks governing commerce, innovation, entrepreneurship and modern regulatory practice.

Through conferences, research initiatives, and academic collaborations, the Centre seeks to bridge scholarship with practice and cultivate analytical, policy-oriented thinking among students and researchers.

About the Symposium

Convergence of Law & Economics 2.0: Bankruptcy, Startups & Beyond is a one-day symposium organised by CBL, NUSRL, focusing on the intersection of law and economics in contemporary markets.

The event is designed to explore the evolving relationship between bankruptcy law, startup ecosystems, investment dynamics, and the broader regulatory environment shaping business and finance. It brings together legal practitioners, researchers, industry professionals and academicians for meaningful academic engagement.

Events

Workshop:
Theme: From Disputes to Damages: Claim Drafting in Commercial Arbitration
Resource Person: Vikas Kumar Jha, Partner, CAM
Focus on practical skills in arbitration claim drafting, structuring claims, and articulating damages.
Workshop:
Theme: Transforming Credit Landscape: A Decade of IBC
Resource Person: Mr. Kumar Kislay, Partner, JSA
Covers evolution, key developments, and future trajectory of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Paper Presentation:
Theme: Transforming Credit Landscape: A Decade of IBC
Includes sub-themes such as CIRP timelines, haircuts, borrower behaviour, cross-border insolvency, creditor primacy, etc.
Selected authors will present their research at the symposium.

Eligibility

Students and research scholars enrolled in any UG/PG/PhD programme at any Indian university are eligible to participate. A maximum of two authors is allowed, and multiple entries from the same authors are not permitted.

Submission Guidelines

Two-stage process: Abstract submission → Full paper submission.
Abstracts reviewed on relevance, originality, and quality.
Only selected authors will be invited for full paper submission.
Acceptance communicated as per timeline.
Only one author per accepted paper required to register.
Selected authors must present their papers at the symposium.
Presentations conducted in online mode.
Non-compliance with guidelines may lead to exclusion.

Formatting Guidelines

Abstract:
- Word limit: 450–500 words
- Minimum 5 keywords required
- Format: Garamond, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, 1-inch margins
- Must include research question, methodology, findings, and relevance
- Submit in .doc/.docx and PDF formats
Full Paper:
- Word limit: 5,000–7,000 words (excluding abstract & references)
- Citation style: OSCOLA (4th Edition)
- Same formatting as abstract
- Original and unpublished work only
- Similarity limit: 15%