The ‘substantively strong and extremely commercial’ white-collar crime and corporate investigations team at Khaitan & Co. runs the gamut of matters, handling investigations, enforcement action, and regulatory compliance work. Ajay Bhargava advises on corporate criminal investigations, Susmit Pushkar handles agency enforcement investigations, while Rajiv Bhatnagar takes point on criminal prosecutions relating to money laundering, corruption, the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, and the PBPT act. ’Terrific practitioner‘ Manavendra Mishra specialises in anti-corruption investigations and cross-border disputes and Vinay Joy is the name to note for whistleblower investigations; Bhargava, Pushkar, Bhatnagar, Mishra, and Joy jointly lead the team. In August 2024, the team was further strengthened with the arrivals of Avik Biswas and Rithika Reddy from IndusLaw.
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‘I have worked with the team on a complex cross-border litigation and investigations matter spanning India, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and US, and have found them both substantively strong and extremely commercial in their approach.’
‘Manavendra Mishra is a star of the white-collar bar in Mumbai, and a terrific practitioner to partner with. He is smart, ultra-responsive, well-connected, and personable.’
'Manavendra Mishra has built a solid base and excellent reputation in this practice area. He is very much a trusted advisor for clients.'
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
Ajay Bhargava; Susmit Pushkar; Rajiv Bhatnagar; Manavendra Mishra; Vinay Joy
Other key lawyers
Avik Biswas; Rithika Reddy