Lagna Panda has joined AP & Partners as a Partner, further strengthening the firm’s growing practice in competition law and data-related matters.

Panda is a 2012 graduate of National Law University, Jodhpur

With over 13 years of domain expertise, Panda will lead and grow the firm’s competition and data practice, advising clients on a wide range of matters including merger control filings, antitrust investigations, and strategic compliance. She will also play a key role in bolstering the firm's data privacy and protection advisory services, especially in light of India’s evolving data regulatory framework.

Panda has previously worked with law firms such as P&A Law Offices, JSA, and Chandhiok & Mahajan.

On Panda's joining, Arjun Sinha, Partner at AP & Partners, said,

“We’re delighted to welcome Lagna to the partnership. Her deep experience in regulatory and competition matters will be a valuable asset to our clients, especially as they navigate the increasingly complex intersections of law, data, and digital strategy.”

Panda shared,

“I’m excited to be joining AP & Partners at a time when regulatory frameworks around competition and data are rapidly evolving. The firm’s collaborative approach and forward-thinking mindset make it the right platform to help clients navigate this complex and dynamic space.”

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