Kochhar declares 2010 as Year for litigation development promotes Syed Naqvi

Syed Naqvi, the litigation partner at Kochhar & Co., has been promoted as a Senior Partner in recognition of his contribution to the firm’s practice. Considered to be a specialist in electricity, mining and water laws apart from civil and commercial litigation, Naqvi is a graduate of the Delhi University..Syed Naqvi [pictured], the litigation partner at Kochhar & Co., has been promoted as a Senior Partner in recognition of his contribution to the firm’s practice. Considered to be a specialist in electricity, mining and water laws apart from civil and commercial litigation, Naqvi is a graduate of the Delhi University..Naqvi’s list of litigations is impressive. He has represented the government (both State and Central) in the river interlinking disputes, and the disputes of Ravi-Beas, Tehri Dam, Mulla Periyar, Narmada and Cauvery rivers..Naqvi started his practice over 21 years ago in the Supreme Court under the auspices of Senior Counsel Anil Diwan. Before joining Kochhar as a partner in 2008, he was a managing associate with Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe..“2010 has been declared as the year for litigation development for Kochhar & Co.,” Naqvi told Bar & Bench. “The elevation to a Senior Partner in the firm is firstly, indicative of the internal recognition of a partner’s contribution to the firm, and secondly, it means a larger role in the projection of the firm as a full service law firm,” he added..Naqvi also confirmed that the firm was looking bullish for 2010 and apart from increasing big-ticket litigations and arbitration, they are looking at establishing offices in London and New York and in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and in the North East. Rohit Kochhar, the managing partner was not available for comment.