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New Delhi — 26 September 2025 — Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) is pleased to announce the election of Sujoy Bhatia as its new Managing Partner, effective 1 October 2025.
Sujoy succeeds Pooja Mahajan, who has successfully led the firm for the past eight years and will remain actively engaged in its strategic direction and client relationships. Pooja is widely credited with transforming C&M into one of India’s most respected and agile law firms. Under her leadership, the firm has built a reputation for commercial insight, a collaborative culture, and the ability to advise on complex legal and regulatory challenges.
“I can think of no better person than Sujoy to take C&M’s culture and ethos forward,” Pooja said. “After eight incredibly fulfilling years, it has been a rewarding journey, and I take great pride in what we have built together. Sujoy is an outstanding lawyer and a thoughtful leader—empathetic, principled, and commercially astute. The firm is in excellent hands.”
Sujoy, who joined C&M in 2020 and leads the firm’s Corporate and M&A practices, brings more than 21 years of experience advising on high-stakes M&A, corporate transactions, and complex regulatory matters for Indian and international businesses.
“I’m honoured by the trust the partnership has placed in me and will continue to draw on Pooja’s counsel as we guide the firm through the evolving demands of India’s legal landscape,” Sujoy said. “C&M today is a 100-plus lawyer firm across four offices. We are proud to be at the forefront of advising on some of the most cutting-edge and complex matters in the market. My focus will be on continuing to build a democratic, merit-based, and future-ready institution.”
About C&M
Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) is a leading full-service law firm in India with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The firm advises a broad range of clients, including domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, private equity and venture capital funds, and promoter groups on both transactional and representational matters. Clients and peers have described the firm as “incisive,” “innovative,” and “responsive,” with teams known for delivering high-quality output, a creative mindset, and meticulous attention to detail.
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