Abhishek Das joins Poovayya & Co as Head – Business Development

Abhishek Das has joined Poovayya & Co as the Head – Business Development, where he will lead the firm's business development strategy, deepen client relationships, and elevate its brand presence within the legal market.

Das is a 2018 alumnus of National Law University, Odisha.

He brings to Poovayya a strong track record from CMS INDUSLAW, where he led practice development, branding, and strategic communications shaping business development, client relationships, and brand visibility. He also played a key role in driving thought leadership and cultivating relationships with industry bodies and global stakeholders.

Earlier in his career, Das held business development and communications roles at HSA Advocates and Economic Laws Practice, where he led firm-wide BD and communications initiatives, digital presence management, and content strategy.

On Das' appointment, Sanjanthi Poovayya, Managing Partner at Poovayya & Co said,

“As we celebrate 30 years of Poovayya & Co., our team has grown to nearly 100 lawyers across Bengaluru and New Delhi, and this is exactly the moment to invest in dedicated business development leadership. Abhishek's experience and clarity of vision will help us channel this growth into deeper client relationships and a stronger, more distinctive brand presence in the market.”

Dharmendra Chatur, Partner, commented,

“Our plans for the firm over the coming years are ambitious, and realising them calls for a business development function that can match that ambition. Abhishek has a proven track record of building high-performing BD functions at leading firms, and we are confident he will work closely with our partners and senior lawyers to spearhead the delivery of these goals.”

Das himself shared,

“I'm delighted to join Poovayya & Co. at such an exciting phase of its growth. The firm's partner-led approach and client-first ethos align strongly with how I approach business development. I look forward to building on this foundation, driving strategic growth, and helping the firm strengthen its presence both domestically and on the global stage.”

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