Khaitan & Co becomes first Indian law firm to cross 150 partners
We are pleased to announce the elevation of 16 Principal Associates to Partnership and 8 to Counsel, effective 1 April 2020.
With 153 Partners and 20 Counsel, the overall leadership count of Khaitan & Co is at 173 across our offices in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai & New Delhi.
The new partners and counsel are drawn from all of the firm's market-leading practices, including Corporate, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Direct Tax, Dispute Resolution, Indirect Tax, Infrastructure, Private Client, Private Equity, Public M&A, Real Estate, TMT and White Collar Crime.
“In spite of the unprecedented situation and the uncertainty of how the near future will pan out, the Firm continues to recognize outstanding performance and high potential. While there are many other outstanding and deserving members, we have taken a cautious approach in our promotions this year. We are certain that every member, who has been promoted, will fully justify the extraordinary faith that we have reposed in them and help play their part in navigating our firm through uncharted waters. We firmly believe in growing our own wood and these promotions are a true reflection of that,” said Amar Sinhji, Executive Director - Human Resources, Khaitan & Co.
“My heartiest congratulations to all these outstanding lawyers on reaching this milestone in their careers. Each and every one of them have showcased their dedication and commitment to the Firm, our clients, and colleagues over the years and especially through these unprecedented times. I am certain that with their legal acumen, industry knowledge and commercial insights, they will support the Firm in building a brighter future, meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations,” said Haigreve Khaitan, Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co.
