Khaitan & Co.‘s private client team advises on a range of matters, including estate and succession planning of onshore and offshore assets, tax planning, and legacy structures. It is often instructed by ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and wealth managers. Haigreve Khaitan and Bijal Ajinkya co-lead the team from Mumbai; Khaitan has experience advising on personal estate planning and business succession matters, while Ajinkya has strong knowledge of cross-border inheritance tax. Another key member of the group is Aditi Sharma, who specialises in representing high-net-worth individuals. Divi Dutta advises on trusts, wills, and private wealth management, while Anuj Shah is an M&A and private equity expert. Varsha Reddy is another key port of call, with experience in handling cross-border matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Bijal Ajinkya is simply one of the best out there! Simply exceptional!'
‘Extremely knowledgeable!’
‘The team is one of the most proactive and responsive I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They go above and beyond to assist their clients and pre-empt cross border tax exposure/issues which offers significant value add to global families. What strikes me as unique about this practice is the collaborative way in which they work with offshore firms.'
‘Nothing is too much work and whether the smallest of client relationships or the larger client relationships the beauty is that you will not see a difference in how they look after clients.'
‘The associates and the teams that we have interacted with are able to operate at a high level with quick turnarounds. It has been great to see the team collaborate seamlessly internally with other partners who may have the necessary subject matter knowledge to ensure the best feedback is provided.'
- 'The team has also always been proactive regarding engaging external support for specific issues and ensured that the interactions were always handled very smoothly.’
Key clients
- Kotak Wealth Management and Kotak Trusteeship Services
- Barclays Wealth Trustees
- Julius Baer Wealth Advisors (India and Singapore)
- Nuvama Wealth
- 360One Wealth
- Waterfield Advisors
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Divi Dutta
Anuj Shah
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aditi Sharma
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Varsha Reddy
Practice head
Haigreve Khaitan; Bijal Ajinkya
Other key lawyers
Aditi Sharma; Varsha Reddy; Divi Dutta; Anuj Shah