Noted for its ‘spirit and energy within the team with commendable subject knowledge’, the litigation department at Kochhar & Co. includes among its rapport of clients domestic and international companies from the financial, media, shipping, and oil and gas sectors. Rohit Kochhar and Krishna Vijay Singh co-head the New Delhi and Gurgaon offices respectively; Kochhar acts as managing partner and fields over 37 years of experience in commercial and corporate litigation, with a notable portfolio of cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. Meanwhile, Vijay Singh handles various civil and criminal matters, including white-collar crime. Manish Dembla is a key port of call for infrastructure and construction litigation, while Shiv Sapra is an expert in public law and constitutional litigation. In addition, Mayur Shetty handles various infrastructure and energy-sector litigation. Amit Kumar Panigrahi joined the group in 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quality of professional services.’

  • ‘Dedication and instant response of the team.’

  • ‘The spirit and energy within the team with commendable subject knowledge. All the points discussed were deep dived and detailing done. Good communication skills.’

  • ‘This team prioritises user experience and maintains high standards of discussion with excellent subject knowledge.’

  • ‘The research work, guidance, consistency in providing immediate attention to the matter.’

  • ‘Their analytical skills, helping to identify the relevant laws, clear communication, and maintaining integrity and confidentiality which builds the trust in them.’

Practice head

Rohit Kochhar; Krishna Vijay Singh

Other key lawyers

Manish Dembla; Shiv Sapra; Mayur Shetty; Amit Kumar Panigrahi