The white-collar crime team at Khaitan & Co. is highly sought after by major corporations, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and boards of directors for its extensive experience in complex regulatory and enforcement matters. The team is well equipped to handle internal investigations involving allegations of fraud, financial mismanagement, ESG violations, insider trading, and bribery, and also represents clients in criminal trials, appellate proceedings, and compliance-related matters. The group is under the joint leadership of Avik Biswas, who regularly assists with internal investigations, anti-bribery policies and compliance frameworks; Manavendra Mishra, who is active in cross-border disputes as well as internal, statutory and whistleblower investigations; Rajiv Bhatnagar, recognised for his work in fraud, bribery and money laundering investigations; Susmit Pushkar, who acts for corporates and HNWIs in enforcement investigations and prosecutions; and Vinay Joy, noted for his experience in investigations arising from whistleblower complaints and involving allegations of fraud and misconduct against senior officials. Atul Shanker Mathur stands out for his strong track record in corporate crime investigations and prosecutions initiated by the Indian authorities, while Rithika Reddy, dual-qualified in California and India, is a key member of the team focusing on investigatory and compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'A full-service law firm and a mandatory one-stop shop when dealing with complex matters in India.'
- 'A strong team with the necessary depth, knowledge, experience and expertise. They are also versatile and easy to work with. Their work product is also of high quality. I highly recommend them.'
- 'Manavendra Mishra is a master in white-collar matters, litigation and complex related situations, with an indisputable pragmatic approach that brings matters down to earth, converting complex situations into a pragmatic approach and doable solutions.'
Key clients
- INOX Air Products Private Limited
- SKS Ispat & Power Ltd
- P C Financial Services Private Limited
- Synthimed Laboratories Private Limited
- RPG Life Sciences Limited
- Usha Martin Limited
Work highlights
Represented INOX Air Products Pvt. Ltd. and its Managing Director, in a Special Leave Petition before the Honorable Supreme Court of India concerning an alleged violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Advising a company and its promoters on the prosecutions initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate.
Represented Synthimed Laboratories Private Limited in writ proceedings before the Honorable High Court of Punjab and Haryana, challenging the actions of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Punjab.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Avik Biswas
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Manavendra Mishra
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rithika Reddy
Practice head
Avik Biswas; Manavendra Mishra; Rajiv Bhatnagar; Susmit Pushkar; Vinay Joy
Other key lawyers
Atul Shanker Mathur; Ishan Khanna; Rithika Reddy; Srishti Ramakrishnan