Khaitan & Co Elevates 49 Lawyers to Leadership Positions

Published: April 01, 2026 | Category: Real Estate
Khaitan & Co Elevates 49 Lawyers to Leadership Positions

Khaitan & Co, a leading Indian law firm, has announced the elevation of 49 members to leadership positions. This includes 17 lawyers who have been promoted to Partner and 32 to Counsel. The promotions reflect the firm's commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence, while also ensuring a robust leadership pipeline.

The new Partners are:

- Abhimanyu Pal | Employment, Labour & Benefits | Mumbai - Amit Agashe | Dispute Resolution | Pune - Amruta Joshi | Real Estate | Mumbai - Ayush Nanda | Corporate | Mumbai - Bhagirath Ashiya | Energy, Infrastructure & Resources | Mumbai - Gaurav Malhotra | Corporate | Mumbai - Govinda Toshniwal | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Kevin Shah | Corporate | Mumbai - Madhav Khosla | Dispute Resolution | Delhi-NCR - Priya Awasthi | Capital Markets | Singapore - Raghav Bajaj | Direct Tax | Mumbai - Raveena Rai | Dispute Resolution | Delhi-NCR - Rishabh Vora | Real Estate | Mumbai - Rithika Reddy | Employment, Labour & Benefits | Bengaluru - Shashank Patil | Corporate | Mumbai - Srishti Ramkrishnan | Employment, Labour & Benefits | Bengaluru - Sumantra Bose | Corporate | Kolkata

The new Counsels are:

- Abhiroop De | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Abhisek Choudhury | Employment, Labour & Benefits | Mumbai - Akarshita Dhawan | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Akshay Pathak | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Aman Anand | Corporate | Mumbai - Amruthavarshini | Real Estate | Bengaluru - Ashwij Ramaiah | Banking & Finance | Mumbai - Ayushi Mishra | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Divakar Gupta | Corporate | Mumbai - Ivana Chatterjee | Employment, Labour & Benefits | Bengaluru - Kairavi Shah | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Kaushik Babu | Corporate | Mumbai - Khusboo Agarwal | Funds | Mumbai - Manas Pandey | Banking & Finance | Mumbai - Mohit Nad | Banking & Finance | Mumbai - Neekesh Shetty | Corporate | Mumbai - Nilesh Chaudhary | Real Estate | Delhi-NCR - Prathiksha Panduranga | Capital Markets | Bengaluru - Pratik Shanu | Dispute Resolution | Kolkata - Puja Kumari | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Pulkit Chaturvedi | Corporate | Delhi-NCR - Radhika Gupta | Dispute Resolution | Mumbai - Rashneet Kaur | Banking & Finance | Delhi-NCR - Reshma Abraham | Corporate | Mumbai - Riya Agicha | Banking & Finance | Mumbai - Rushabh Gala | Corporate | Mumbai - Sharan Sanil | Corporate | Mumbai - Siddharth Godha | Real Estate | Delhi-NCR - Sneh Lata | Corporate | Mumbai - Srishti Rai | Dispute Resolution | Delhi-NCR - Surbhi Ajitsaria | Corporate | Mumbai - Zulfiqar Ali Alquaderi | Dispute Resolution | Kolkata

Haigreve Khaitan, Senior Partner at Khaitan & Co, commented, “Our new cohort of remarkable leaders represents the very best of what we signify as a Firm - excellence in practice, commitment to clients, and leading with resilience. The elevation exemplifies their achievements over the years, as well as their future role in shaping teams, mentoring people, nurturing client relationships, and defining the next chapter of the Firm’s journey. We are delighted to welcome them into the leadership group.”

Amar Sinhji, Executive Director – Human Resources at Khaitan & Co, added, “The new promotions highlight both the depth of talent within the Firm and the strength of our culture built over time - one that values merit, and creates clear pathways for growth and success. We remain focused on fostering an environment where our people can realize their potential, while contributing to the Firm’s long-term vision.”

With these elevations, Khaitan & Co’s leadership now stands at 349, solidifying the firm’s position as a leader in the Indian legal market. The promotions underscore the firm’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive culture that supports professional growth and client excellence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the significance of these promotions for Khaitan & Co?
The promotions highlight the firm's commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence, while also ensuring a robust leadership pipeline. It underscores the firm’s dedication to fostering a dynamic and inclusive culture that supports professional growth and client excellence.
2. How many lawyers were promoted to Partner and Counsel?
Seventeen lawyers were promoted to Partner, and 32 were promoted to Counsel, totaling 49 promotions.
3. What practice areas are represented by the new Partners?
The new Partners represent a variety of practice areas including Employment, Labour & Benefits, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Corporate, Direct Tax, and Capital Markets.
4. Who is Haigreve Khaitan and what did he say about the promotions?
Haigreve Khaitan is the Senior Partner at Khaitan & Co. He stated that the new cohort of leaders represents the best of the firm, exemplifying excellence, commitment, and resilience. He expressed delight in welcoming them into the leadership group.
5. What is the current size of Khaitan & Co’s leadership team?
With these elevations, Khaitan & Co’s leadership team now stands at 349 members.