Maneesha Kongovi has left Argus Partners to join IndusLaw as a Partner in the firm's Dispute Resolution practice at Bangalore.

Kongovi is a 2007 graduate of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata. With over 15 years of experience, she has previously worked with Amarchand Mangaldas, Bharucha & Partners and Aditya Sondhi Law Chambers.

Between November 2014 and June 2019, Kongovi set up her own independent practice, after which she joined Argus, where she worked for close to 3 years as Partner.

Kongovi has represented domestic and international clients in diverse litigation and arbitration, across several fora including the Supreme Court of India and various tribunals. She has worked on matters related to high value commercial disputes, customs claims, real estate and construction disputes, infrastructure disputes, writ petitions, public interest litigation, winding up proceedings including corporate insolvency and restructuring proceedings, and trademark infringement.

On Kongovi's joining the firm, Founding Partner Suneeth Katarki said,

“Maneesha is a very well-regarded lawyer. As our litigation practice continues to expand in Bengaluru and also nationally, Maneesha’s induction will add further depth and bandwidth to support our client base. We welcome her to the Partnership and wish her all the very best.”

On joining the firm, Kongovi said,

“I am delighted to join INDUSLAW and be a part of the firm’s exceptional growth story. I look forward to helping the firm further expand its Disputes management support to its clients.”

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