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Khaitan & Co.

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Khaitan & Co. is praised for its breadth of expertise and its ability to ‘modulate assertiveness to suit client preferences’. The team advises on corporate governance, securities transactions, and M&A matters both domestically and across borders, with experience spanning the logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial industries, among others. Promode Murugavelu is sought after by clients for his expertise in international M&A, joint ventures, venture capital, and asset sales, areas in which Vivek Sriram is also highly active. Arva Merchant and Thriyambak J. Kannan are the primary contacts for contentious work, frequently handling commercial and civil litigation as well as international arbitration. Karthika Ravi Menon is another key member of the team who is particularly active in private equity transactions.
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  • ‘Thriyambak Kannan stands out as an amazing lawyer with a very hands-on approach. He is always ready to go the extra mile to support the client's requirements.’

  • ‘Reasonably level-headed, easy to work with, well-knit team. Able to modulate assertiveness to suit client preferences. Pulls in expertise from other practice areas seamlessly whenever required.’

  • ‘Vivek Sriram brings strong legal acumen blended with good commercial insights and a practical approach to problem solving. Ability to think out of the box to find solutions. Excellent service levels, quick turnaround without compromising on quality and depth. Very good teamwork. Responsive and flexible.’

  • ‘The firm's strengths lie in a coordinated team with an attention to detail.’

  • ‘Promode Murugavelu is a detail and result-oriented partner with a wide array of experience. His ability to be solution-oriented under pressure situations differentiates him from other competitors.'

  • 'The practice team has been able to deliver crucial results to us. Their in-depth knowledge, coupled with a quick understanding of matters and delivering positive outcomes, are their key strengths and capabilities. Their innovation stems from a blend of strategy, subject knowledge and regulatory foresight.'

Practice head

Arva Merchant; Promode Murugavelu; Thriyambak J Kannan; Vivek Sriram

Other key lawyers

Karthika Ravi Menon

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