Former Partner at BTG Legal, Veena Krishnan will be joining Samvād: Partners as a Partner with effect from October 17.

Krishnan is a 1999 graduate of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU).

With over 20 years of experience in real estate and property law and laws relating to the rights of women at workplace, Krishnan has worked at prominent law firms such as Poovayya & Co and AZB & Partners.

At Samvād, she will head the pan-India Real Estate practice, and be a part of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (POSH) practice.

Samvad Partner Vineetha MG welcomed Krishnan and said,

“We are very excited to have Veena on board. Her deep experience and knowledge will further strengthen and bring more depth to our Real Estate practice across offices.”

Partner Poornima Hatti added,

“Veena brings a fantastic energy and warmth to any relationship. We look forward to welcoming her to the partnership. She will really help deepen existing relationships in the Real Estate sector and build new ones.”

On her joining the firm, Krishnan said,

“After a happy and rewarding stint at BTG Legal, I am eagerly looking forward to working with the Samvād team which has made a mark with its integrity and professionalism. I hope to contribute to and grow the Real Estate and POSH Practices of the Firm.”

With Krishnan's joining, the total number of Partners at Samvād: Partners increases to 18.

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