Kochhar & Co. is on an expansion spree, adding four new Partners across the firm’s Delhi and Mumbai offices. Independent IP practitioner Neeraj Grover has joined the firm as a Partner & Head of the Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation practice. Niti Paul, former Principal Associate at Amarchand Mangaldas has joined as a Partner in the corporate team. Former Dua Associates litigation Partner, Nishant Menon has also joined the firm in the litigation team as a Partner.
Future Ventures India has picked up 33% stake in Mumbai-based KFC Shoemaker, owners of footwear brands Tresmode and Solovoga for an undisclosed amount.
KG Raghavan is one of the most well-known Senior Advocates in Karnataka, merging his practice with Dua Associates way back in 1998. In this interview with Bar & Bench, the corporate law expert shares his views on the harsh legal profession, the potential benefits of foreign law firms entering the Indian market, and how individual lawyers can build their own practice.
JSV as Chief Justice of India was bold and clear. His judgements and admininstrative decisions were flawless, or certainly, unquestionable for their intent and purpose. The Restatement of Values of Judicial Life that act as the conscience keepers for sitting judges were driven by JSV's stewardship. He hand-picked many young (at the time) judges, who now bask in the glory he foresaw for them.
