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New Delhi, May 2025 — Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) is pleased to announce the return of Vikram Sobti, who rejoined the firm today as Head of the Real Estate Practice at our Delhi office, effective May 2025.
New Delhi, May 2025 — Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) is pleased to announce the return of Vikram Sobti, who rejoined the firm today as Head of the Real Estate Practice at our Delhi office, effective May 2025.
Vikram’s return marks a significant step in the continued expansion of C&M’s real estate capabilities. He brings a rare blend of experience from both private practice and in-house roles, having led high-value real estate transactions, complex commercial disputes, and regulatory strategy at scale.
An alumnus of Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, Vikram began his legal career at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and was one of the founding members of Chandhiok & Mahajan, where he helped establish and shape the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.
In 2023, Vikram transitioned to the corporate side as General Counsel at Emaar India, where he headed the legal function. At Emaar, he oversaw strategic litigation, regulatory engagement, and high-stakes real estate deals, giving him a deep understanding of business needs, operational risk, and legal execution.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vikram back to the firm,” said Managing Partner, Pooja Mahajan. “C&M been involved in a wide range of transactions, disputes, and regulatory investigations in the real estate sector. With Vikram rejoining the firm, we are excited to bring our cross-practice expertise together under an industry-focused approach to better serve our clients.”
“We are delighted to welcome Vikram back to C&M. His extensive experience across real estate regulatory, transactional, and disputes matters will further strengthen our capabilities, particularly in disputes, competition, regulatory, and restructuring. Vikram has also played a key role in shaping the collaborative culture that defines our firm. His return reinforces our commitment to delivering integrated, industry-focused solutions to our clients.” added Karan S. Chandhiok, Partner and Head of Competition & Regulatory Practice.
Commenting on his return, Vikram Sobti said: “It’s a privilege to rejoin C&M at a time when the real estate sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Having led legal strategy for one of India’s largest real estate companies, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely on complex transactions, regulatory frameworks, and large-scale dispute resolution. I look forward to leveraging this experience to build a solutions-driven practice that is deeply aligned with client goals and commercial realities.”
Vikram’s rejoining significantly enhances C&M’s Real Estate offering and supports the firm’s broader strategy of deepening sectoral expertise and delivering value-led, integrated legal services.
About Chandhiok & Mahajan
Chandhiok & Mahajan is a leading Indian law firm offering full-service capabilities across dispute resolution, competition, restructuring, regulatory, and corporate practices. With a reputation for high-quality legal advice and a collaborative approach, the firm advises a diverse client base across sectors and jurisdictions.