Khaitan & Co Elevates 49 Lawyers to Leadership Roles
Khaitan & Co, a leading law firm in India, has announced the elevation of 49 members to leadership positions. This significant move includes the promotion of 17 lawyers to the Partner level and 32 to the Counsel level. The promotions reflect the firm's dedication to fostering talent and maintaining high standards of legal practice.
The new Partners include a diverse group of legal experts specializing in various fields. Among them are Abhimanyu Pal in Employment, Labour & Benefits based in Mumbai, Amit Agashe in Dispute Resolution in Pune, Amruta Joshi in Real Estate in Mumbai, Ayush Nanda in Corporate in Mumbai, and Bhagirath Ashiya in Energy, Infrastructure & Resources in Mumbai. Other notable promotions include Gaurav Malhotra, Corporate (Mumbai), Govinda Toshniwal, Corporate (Delhi-NCR), Kevin Shah, Corporate (Mumbai), and Madhav Khosla, Dispute Resolution (Delhi-NCR).
The Counsel promotions also highlight the firm's commitment to developing a robust and skilled team. These promotions include Abhiroop De in Corporate (Delhi-NCR), Abhisek Choudhury in Employment, Labour & Benefits (Mumbai), Akarshita Dhawan in Corporate (Delhi-NCR), and Akshay Pathak in Corporate (Delhi-NCR). Other notable promotions to Counsel include Aman Anand, Corporate (Mumbai), Amruthavarshini, Real Estate (Bengaluru), and Ashwij Ramaiah, Banking & Finance (Mumbai).
Haigreve Khaitan, Senior Partner at Khaitan & Co, expressed his delight with the new promotions. ‘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,’ he said.
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 realise their potential, while contributing to the Firm’s long-term vision.’
With these elevations, Khaitan & Co’s leadership now stands at 349 members. The firm continues to uphold its reputation for excellence and innovation, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the legal industry in India. The promotions are a testament to the firm's commitment to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance and dedication to client service.
Khaitan & Co is a full-service law firm with a strong presence across India. The firm has a rich history dating back to 1911 and is known for its expertise in areas such as corporate law, dispute resolution, real estate, and employment law. With offices in major cities including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Pune, Khaitan & Co serves a diverse clientele ranging from multinational corporations to startups.
