Mumbai-based law firm Rajani Associates and Delhi-based Singhania & Partners, which had merged their practices to form ‘Rajani Singhania & Partners’ have decided to part ways. However, the two firms will continue to be “best friends”.

In a joint statement, Prem Rajani and Ravi Singhania said,

“Rajani Associates and Singhania & Partners have decided to restructure and focus on their respective core areas, but continue‎ as best friends.The best friends are always around to render legal services, wherever required, jointly.”

Citing no specific reason for the parting of ways, Prem Rajani and Ravi Singhania told Bar & Bench that,

“Our core strengths are in separate practice areas. So we have decided to focus on our core practice areas instead of trying to be a full service law firm. We will continue supporting each other and collaborating with each other on specific matters”.

Both, Rajani Associates and Singhania & Partners were established in 1999 by Prem Rajani and Ravi Singhania respectively. The merger, which took place in November 2013, was facilitated by Legal league Consulting (LLC).

Bithika Anand, founder & CEO of LLC commented,

“I am aware of this development and believe that the firms will continue to be best friends. The legal industry globally is consolidating at a fast pace. In India, we see the law firm merger market to remain active and grow in next few years. With legal market evolving, issues related to integration and internal restructuring are expected to get allayed, resulting in more benefits from consolidations.”