As one of the most specialised labour and employment teams in India, Khaitan & Co. offers clients assistance with cross-border employment matters, immigration, trade union issues, compensation and benefits structuring, and disciplinary investigations related to misconduct and senior executive exits. Working cross-practice, the team is able to additionally assist clients with litigation needs. The team’s leadership consists of Anshul Prakash, an adviser to domestic and international clients in policies, ethics and compliance; Avik Biswas, an expert in whistleblower investigations, policies and internal investigations, sexual harassment proceedings, compensation structures and reduction-in-force exercises; and Vinay Joy, who is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Vaibhav Bhardwaj adds to the team’s abilities in ethics and investigations. Other standout practitioners include Abhimanyu Pal, who specialises in NDAs, HR and personnel policies and employment manuals; Ivana Chaterjee, who handles regulatory and governance mandates; and Deepak Kumar, who covers both contentious matters and the employment elements of M&A.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Khaitan have been very responsive and keen to help.’
‘Outstanding legal knowledge and practical approach, to solve legal issues. The labour and employment practice from Khaitan is reactive and exceptionally hands-on, not only with a wide knowledge of local law and culture, but also an open understanding of international business needs.'
‘Worked with Deepak Kumar and Deeksha Malik from KCo. They bring immense experience and knowledge with every concern that is put forth to them. Their approachability towards clients' requests makes them stand out from the rest.'
‘Khaitan & Co is a professional team of employment lawyers that makes THE difference for us. They not only have high-quality expertise of employment law, but also apply it to go the extra mile by tailoring it to our business, for now and in the near future.'
‘We absolutely recommend Avik Biswas and Vaibhav Bhardwaj. Both are highly responsive, consistently delivering practical, business-oriented advice that is tailored to our specific needs. They combine deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of how our business operates – making them not only trusted legal advisers, but strategic partners.'
‘Very knowledgeable and professional in providing legal consultation in regard to India's labour and employment practice. The team ensures that the client understands the implications and is provided regular updates regarding the overview of the current India regime and upcoming labour codes.’
Key clients
- Precision Medicine Group
- NatWest Group
- Godrej Industries Limited
- Cencora, Inc
- Aon Singapore Pte Ltd
- Expedia, Inc
- Skechers South Asia Private Limited
- Luxury Goods Retail India Private Limited (Gucci)
- Flutter Entertainment India LLP
- Credila Financial Services Limited
- P72 Ventures
- Kraft Heinz Group
Work highlights
Advised Air India on the restoration of a female pilot’s rank post maternity leave, the implementation of a room-sharing policy for cabin crew members, the proposed secondment arrangement with Singapore Airlines, and redundancy exercises.
Advised Haldiram Foods International's entities as regards their employment and Indian labour law compliance and on documentation vis-à-vis the transfer of the employees.
Represented Hexaware Technologies Limited before the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-I in a contentious claim for social security dues.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Vaibhav Bhardwaj
Anshul Prakash
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Deepak Kumar
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ivana Chatterjee
Abhimanyu Pal
Practice head
Anshul Prakash; Vinay Joy; Avik Biswas
Other key lawyers
Vaibhav Bhardwaj; Abhimanyu Pal; Ivana Chaterjee; Deepak Kumar; Jeevan Ballav Panda; Srishti Ramkrishnan; Deeksha Malik; Donavie Rachel D'costa; Kruthi Murthy; Abhushek Choudhury