A team that is sought by leading global law firms’ employment teams and some of the largest multinational corporations and Fortune 500s operating in India, Trilegal‘s labour and employment team offers clients deep expertise in the practice area. The team’s leadership consists of five practitioners in the major Indian commercial centres. In Bengaluru, Atul Gupta brings expert support on transactional, contentious and advisory matters alongside Swarnima, a specialist in employee misconduct and sexual harassment investigations, performance management, compliance with social security laws and contract worker engagement, and Veena Gopalakrishnan, who is experienced in employee document and benefit plans, senior managerial exits, navigating closures and discrimination cases. From Mumbai, Apeksha Mattoo focuses on industrial relations and collective issue matters, while Parvathy Tharamel focuses on POSH compliance and workplace investigations. Kanishka Maggon supports the wider team’s reorganisations and M&A-related matters.
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‘The firm delivers strong regulatory counsel, overall fintech strategy, which makes it one of the best.’
‘They combine deep legal expertise with a sharp commercial focus, delivering solutions that are as practical as they are strategic. Team is clear, with responsive communication and an ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.'
- 'Trilegal offers legal strategies with business priorities and does not offer advice in isolation. Building long-term partnerships instead of transactional relationships.'
‘Parvathy is phenomenal. Always available to assist and guide on the best steps forward. Their key strengths would be, honest feedback, well versed with the area of expertise, always follow and make sure client also adopts best practices. Their professional approach without defaulting on the empathy and warmth is their USP.'
‘Knowledgeable of the latest trends and development in local and regional employment law. Prompt in response and with practical approach to issues.’
'Fantastic team, for labor and employment, led by Atul Gupta. Great strategic partners for high-tech companies.'
'Parvathy Tharamel – proactive with providing ideas and solutions.'
Key clients
- The New York Times
- Rolls Royce
- Amazon
- AT&T
- Oracle
- IBM
- Mitsubishi
- Macquarie Group Limited
- British Airways
- Nike
- VMWare
- Carlyle Group
- Accenture
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Parvathy Tharamel
Practice head
Atul Gupta; Swarnima; Veena Gopalakrishnan; Apeksha Mattoo; Kanishka Maggon; Parvathy Tharamel
Other key lawyers
Rina Goyal; Archita Mohapatra; Vinduja Menon