Cyril Amarchand promotes 20 to partner to reach 100 partnership count

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has promoted 20 lawyers to partner, with the majority in the corporate practice, in addition to formally inducting AZB & Partner partner Rishi Gautam as a partner from 1 April.

The break-up by city

  • 8 from Mumbai
  • 7 from Delhi
  • 4 from Bangalore
  • 1 Ahmedabad

Break-up by practice

  • 6 corporate
  • 5 projects
  • 3 capital markets
  • 3 real estate
  • 2 disputes
  • 1 pharma

According to its press release:> On the auspicious day of “Gu?h? P??av?” the first day of celebrations of the ‘Chaitra’ month to mark the beginning of the New Year (as per the Lunisolar Hindu Calendar) India’s leading full service law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, announces the induction of twenty one (21) partners to its partnership with effect from April 1, 2017.

With this induction the firm’s partnership strength now stands at 100 nationwide, across its 6 offices, building upon values spanning a century. The firm will also be making further announcements on new positions.

Cyril Shroff commented in the release: “It gives us immense pleasure in the 100th year, to ride the wave of growth and prepare for significant future opportunities. We are delighted to welcome our new partners. Building largely upon our organic growth model, their experience & skills, sectoral knowledge and exposure to a variety of practices adds tremendous value to the firm thereby strengthening our leadership position.”

“The firm adheres to its core values of ‘Character’, ‘Competence’ & ‘Commitment’. The partner inductions have been in line with this philosophy and underscore our ‘talent first’ approach” Cyril Shroff further added.

To be updated.

Corporate

1. Manita Doshi, Ahmedabad** **

2. Manu Varghese, Mumbai** **

3. Pranay Chandran, Mumbai** **

4. Rishi Gautam, Mumbai** **

5. Rohil Vashist, New Delhi** **

6. Saurya Bhattacharya, Mumbai** **

7. Sundaresh Maheshwari, Bengaluru** **

Capital Markets

1. Abhinav Kumar, Mumbai** **

2. Reuben Chacko, Bengaluru** **

3. Vijay Parthasarathi, Bengaluru** **

Dispute Resolution

1. Aditya Mehta, Mumbai** **

2. Biswajeet Dubey, New Delhi** **

Pharma & Life Sciences

1. Ashwin Sapra, New Delhi** **

Projects

1. Atman Desai, Mumbai** **

2. Ruchira Shroff, Mumbai** **

3. Spandan Biswal, New Delhi** **

4. Subhojit Sadhu, Mumbai** **

5. Uday Khare, New Delhi** **

Real Estate

1. Abhilash Pillai, New Delhi

2. Ashish Jain, New Delhi

3. Mridul Kumbalath, Bengaluru

New partner profiles (via CAM press release)

Manita Doshi, Ahmedabad<u> </u>
Manita Doshi, Ahmedabad<u> </u>

With over 8 years of experience, Manita is part of the firm’s Corporate Practice based out of our Ahmedabad office, having also been part of our Mumbai office earlier. Manita graduated from the Gujarat National Law University, NLU Gujarat in 2009.

Manu Varghese, Mumbai
Manu Varghese, Mumbai

With almost 10 years of experience, Manu is part of the firm’s Corporate Practice based out of our Mumbai office. Manu graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2007.

Pranay Chandran, Mumbai
Pranay Chandran, Mumbai

With close to 9 years of experience, Pranay is part of the firm’s Corporate Practice based out of our Mumbai office. Pranay graduated from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in 2007 and has also obtained his LLM degree from Bucerius Law School, Germany.

Rishi Gautam, Mumbai
Rishi Gautam, Mumbai

With over 15 years of rich experience, Rishi joins us from AZB Partners part of their M&A/PE team, advising investment funds and business houses on investments, acquisitions and divestments. Rishi earlier also has been part of the corporate finance practice group of Clifford Chance (London), the private equity team of Herbert Smith Freehills (Sydney) and with an Amazon group company (London). Rishi is a dual qualified lawyer (India and England & Wales) with extensive experience of working with leading international law firms and leading law firms in India.

Rohil Vashist, New Delhi
Rohil Vashist, New Delhi

With close to 12 years of experience, Rohil is part of the firm’s Corporate Practice based out of our New Delhi office, having joined us in 2015. Rohil graduated from ILS Law College, Pune in 2005.

Saurya Bhattacharya, Mumbai
Saurya Bhattacharya, Mumbai

With close to 10 years of experience, Saurya is part of the firm’s Corporate Practice based out of our Mumbai office, having also been part of the erstwhile AMSS at its Kolkata office. Saurya graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2007.

Sundaresh Maheshwari, Bengaluru
Sundaresh Maheshwari, Bengaluru

With close to 9 years of experience, Maheshwari is part of the firm’s Corporate Practice based out of our Bengaluru office having rejoined us in 2013. Maheshwari graduated from NALSAR, Hyderabad in 2007 and has also obtained her LLM degree from Columbia University, New York.

CAPITAL MARKETS

Abhinav Kumar, Mumbai
Abhinav Kumar, Mumbai

With over 9 years of experience, Abhinav is part of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice based out of our Mumbai office. Abhinav graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2008.

Reuben Chacko, Bengaluru
Reuben Chacko, Bengaluru

With close to 12 years of experience, Reuben is part of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice based out of our Bengaluru office having joined us in 2009. Reuben graduated from the National Law India University, Bhopal in 2005.

Vijay Parthasarathi, Bengaluru
Vijay Parthasarathi, Bengaluru

With close to 10 years of experience, Vijay is part of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice based out of our Bengaluru office. Vijay graduated from ILS Law College, Pune in 2006 and has also obtained a LLM degree from New York University in 2007.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Aditya Mehta, Mumbai
Aditya Mehta, Mumbai

With over 9 years of experience, Aditya is part of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice based out of our Mumbai office. Aditya is a graduate from the Symbiosis Law School, Pune in 2008. He also has Diplomas in Alternate Dispute Resolution & Cyber Laws and is admitted with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.

Biswajeet Dubey, New Delhi
Biswajeet Dubey, New Delhi

With over 12 years of experience, Biswajeet is part of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice having significant experience in Arbitration based out of our New Delhi office having joined us in 2015. Biswajit is a graduate from the National Law India University, Bhopal.

PHARMA & LIFESCIENCES

Ashwin Sapra, New Delhi
Ashwin Sapra, New Delhi

Ashwin based out of our New Delhi offices, joined us in 2015 with significant experience in in Intellectual Property law. Ashwin graduated from the Symbiosis Law College, Pune in 1998 and has also obtained his LLM degree with focus on Patents & Pharmaceutical from the Duke University, USA.

PROJECTS

Atman Desai, Mumbai
Atman Desai, Mumbai

With over 10 years of experience, Atman is part of the firm’s Project Finance Practice based out of our Mumbai office, having also worked in our Ahmedabad office. Atman graduated from MS University, Vadodara and holds an LLM degree from the Monash University, Australia.

Ruchira Shroff, Mumbai
Ruchira Shroff, Mumbai

With more than 9 years of experience, Ruchira is part of the firm’s Project Finance Practice based out of our Mumbai office. Ruchira graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2008.

Spandan Biswal, New Delhi
Spandan Biswal, New Delhi

With close to 10 years of experience, Spandan is part of the firm’s Project Finance Practice based out of our New Delhi office having rejoined us in 2015. Spandan graduated from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in 2007.

Subhojit Sadhu, Mumbai
Subhojit Sadhu, Mumbai

With close to 9 years of experience, Subhojit is part of the firm’s Project Finance Practice based out of our Mumbai office. Subhojit graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2008.

Uday Khare, New Delhi
Uday Khare, New Delhi

With close to 11 years of experience, Uday is part of the firm’s Project Finance Practice based out of our New Delhi office having rejoined us in 2015. Uday graduated from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in 2006.

REAL ESTATE

Abhilash Pillai, New Delhi
Abhilash Pillai, New Delhi

With over 12 years of enriching experience, Abhilash is based out of our New Delhi office, part of the firm’s Real Estate Practice, having joined us in 2015. Abhilash graduated from the Government Law College, Trivandrum in 2004.

Ashish Jain, New Delhi
Ashish Jain, New Delhi

With over 11 years of experience, Ashish is part of the firm’s Real Estate Practice based out of our New Delhi office having relocated from Mumbai in 2015. Ashish graduated from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2006.

Mridul Kumbalath, Bengaluru
Mridul Kumbalath, Bengaluru

With close to 8 years of experience, Mridul is part of the firm’s Real Estate Practice based out of our Bengaluru office, having relocated in 2013 from our Mumbai office. Mridul graduated from NUALS, Kochi in 2008.

Comments

Congratulations ! 28 Mar 2017, 14:18
+3 -0
This is good news, all the best folks. Congratulations, so where is the party?
Scooter- 28 Mar 2017, 14:23
+2 -0
Congratulations Jain Saab! Well deserved!
Anon1 28 Mar 2017, 14:31
+2 -1
Rishi Gautam was taken as partner correct?
kianganz 29 Mar 2017, 14:10
+0 -1
Yes, correct. The initially published version did not make that clear...
Alooo 28 Mar 2017, 14:32
+2 -0
Kian update for year of graduation. Bar and Bench has and data is quite interesting. More positions? Maybe Viswanathan will finally be made MP or Joint MP in Mumbai? About time.
kianganz 29 Mar 2017, 14:11
+0 -0
Hi, thanks, yes had added those after the initial story.

For some reason yours and other comments hadn't been published though, but they're now (obviously) up :)
Project LV 29 Mar 2017, 19:26
+6 -0
5 in projects? LV now has what some 15 partners???More than what css had across Mumbai region as recent as 10 years ago!!!

Long live cam projects :) :)
Confused bawa 31 Mar 2017, 21:00
+0 -0
What do you mean? Loyal to the core...don't even think and give those 15 ideas...to the death, gurukool!
Lol 28 Mar 2017, 14:35
+3 -0
Just Lol.
Nooji 28 Mar 2017, 14:38
+2 -1
NUJS Rockssss
Congrats 28 Mar 2017, 14:44
+7 -0
Congrats Mridul! Well deserved promotion for a fantastic lawyer.
Deserving 29 Mar 2017, 19:29
+10 -2
Amazing how less has been spoken about the likes of Mridul and Maheshwari, real stars don't need others to blow their trumpets on LI :) ;))

Some of the most deserving in the list of 30! Good luck to both.
Woah 28 Mar 2017, 14:45
+3 -1
Go Capital Markets! Abhinav is a great addition to the Mumbai capital markets practice.
Blah 28 Mar 2017, 14:55
+21 -12
CAM is top-heavy and bottom-light. God bless the elephant.
Nimble 29 Mar 2017, 19:32
+0 -2
That's called being nimble baba ... who wouldn't love to see partners doing all the work, will also do justice to cam deal reports!!
Wow 28 Mar 2017, 14:57
+57 -12
Seems like they made everyone who had not left. Maybe some of the old staff can be made partners as well.
RengaSa 29 Mar 2017, 03:31
+15 -21
No. They made those who should have been made partner long ago. Maybe if you get over your own ineptness, you would see how some of the new partners are capable and experienced. Some of them.
Lol 29 Mar 2017, 13:17
+4 -11
Your comment does not make sense. CAM is the biggest firm in the country (number wise). Doesn't it make sense that they will alaso have a large number of partners? and didn't Khaitan have a 100 partners last year or so, with an "Associate Partner" program, and then have to go below that number because they couldn't afford it? Anyway, does your hate inform your comment, or do facts? Not denying that people have left etc, and maybe some people didn't deserve the promotion, but isn't that the case with every other place as well?
JSA 30 Mar 2017, 04:39
+2 -1
Not with JSA which refuses to promote anyone.
huh! 28 Mar 2017, 16:10
+12 -4
100 partners?! Holy crap.
Early Bird 28 Mar 2017, 16:12
+2 -8
First comment!
Jai Ho 28 Mar 2017, 16:26
+2 -3
Congratulations! Equity size ?
name or alias 28 Mar 2017, 18:31
+7 -1
salaried. 65 - 80 L
Baahubali 29 Mar 2017, 17:44
+0 -0
Sirf itna! Is this pre or post bonus?
Uhoo maccha 31 Mar 2017, 21:01
+1 -0
Pre TDS...
Cnooooo 31 Mar 2017, 21:01
+0 -0
Don't get their hopes high...
Guest 28 Mar 2017, 17:09
+7 -2
Good job, Aditya!
Incomplete 28 Mar 2017, 17:43
+3 -1
Profiles of last few names seems to have been missed in the article like Uday etc. pls update
Good choice 28 Mar 2017, 18:21
+15 -4
Extremely good choice by the management, especially Uday, Manita, Jain sahab, Aditya, Ashwin (to name few). Lets see where is this elephant (sorry mammoth) headed to.
Client 28 Mar 2017, 18:31
+7 -13
All very good picks. Maturity beyond their years. Well done, and good luck for the road ahead. Manu in particular stands out.
Manusmriti 29 Mar 2017, 19:35
+3 -2
Why is Manu so famous?? Seeing so many comments on him.,.. Kaun hai yeh bhai?
Smriti Irani 30 Mar 2017, 06:02
+3 -4
Boss baby!
IPL 31 Mar 2017, 21:04
+0 -0
Best goalkeeper ever...has won many tombstones for his deals.
wellwisher 28 Mar 2017, 18:35
+5 -7
congrats on 100!! some seasoned names on that list, in particular Aditya, Rishi, Manu and Saurya. Great projects lawyers picked.. well deserving and good market names
insider 28 Mar 2017, 18:40
+6 -12
Perfect reply to all leavers!!!! counsels who thought ship was sinking and jumped... real rockstar's response to others at peninsula :)));)

patience pays. happy padwa!
Hahahahah 30 Mar 2017, 07:33
+3 -2
What are you smoking?
Ahhshd 31 Mar 2017, 21:06
+0 -0
Originality is AR premium...
First GNLU Partner? 28 Mar 2017, 18:40
+26 -10
Manita becomes the first GNLU Partner at Big Law! Kudos
Back and forth 29 Mar 2017, 03:52
+11 -3
First cap marks, then corporate then ahmd then back to bombay and then back to ahmd. Really?!
supporter 29 Mar 2017, 10:27
+8 -8
That's no argument, reeks of negativity...Even Rishabh shroff started with projects, then corporate, then M&A, then japan work, then corporate, then private trust work and then firm management.. wasn't he one of the youngest partners?

Different practice areas and cities gives well rounded exposure, and clients value that.
well wiser 29 Mar 2017, 10:55
+3 -14
absolutely! Rishab has matured over the years because of his diverse practice and committee experience. All those groomed for leadership roles have a similar career trajectory.

best wishes Manita, go GNLU!!
Hahahahah 30 Mar 2017, 07:34
+0 -0
You too buddy, so share some
Inside folks 29 Mar 2017, 11:43
+0 -7
That has no logic! Even Manu Vargese started with projects with Jaya, then financing with Jeet sengupta and vinayak, then Mr. Bhojani, then general corp with V. Sekri, and finally in vcs team since last year. There are so many such egs. Rishab Shroff also.

Having diverse team and senior experience is the hallmark of legal depth and exposes one to multiple clients ...and builds legal skills.
Concerned C 31 Mar 2017, 21:07
+0 -0
Which team is she with now?
No logic 6 Apr 2017, 10:26
+0 -1
God forbid a person at partner level has diversity of exposure and experience?? Do you prefer partners that are one trick ponies??

If you can keep your jealousy aside, you'd know she is definitely the most deserving person, hardworking, ethical, loyal to the firm and you cant question her talent....

Well deserved manita... Batch of 2009 is as always proud!
Aiz abram 28 Mar 2017, 18:47
+2 -2
many no. 1 firms till recently had less than total these many partners across mumbai office !!

great bench strenght, cam competition watch out.
Ydom 29 Mar 2017, 10:42
+2 -0
No one understood your comment Aiz! trying to say what??
Inner temple 28 Mar 2017, 18:49
+27 -4
Zia sends her regards .
Lol 29 Mar 2017, 13:14
+9 -3
While AZB has a hiring freeze because they overhired, and CAM has one of its most profitable years ever. But keep going with the easy, low comments, who wants facts anyway!
Wow! 29 Mar 2017, 19:13
+4 -1
Unless the C of CAM is himself gracing LI to respond to comments, there is no way of verifying your statement...Lol!

For argument's sake, CAM has had 2 years, so did you mean this was more profitable than last (given last year's settlement and resulting 'profits')? Saw the books? :) ...child, "who wants facts anyway"!

And come on Kian, you can't censor this one, appreciate the logic :) :)
Inner gratitude 29 Mar 2017, 18:07
+2 -2
And We thank for both: the regards and generously showering blessing like say Percival Billimoria in Delhi
Congrats 28 Mar 2017, 18:54
+7 -8
congratulations everyone. worked with saurya and manu vargese.. good lawyers, are they made equity now? Good wishes.
Kajio 28 Mar 2017, 18:56
+3 -4
Congrats guys ! Time for treat Manu :)
Well done 28 Mar 2017, 19:00
+3 -9
Well done aditya, rishi and rahul. Saurya has been a star, , congrats on being recognizsed finally

Any more lateral partners joining? market buzz
ehh 29 Mar 2017, 10:03
+1 -1
Who is Rahul? ..bhai if its paid media then at least get the names right na baba..;)
aleece 29 Mar 2017, 10:06
+35 -6
heard even some interns were considered for partnership? unfortunately their last day was march 15, so could not come for the interviews as no OP refund
Door 28 Mar 2017, 19:08
+14 -1
Which version is this?

Ek chutki partnership ka value tum kya jano
Client 28 Mar 2017, 19:13
+21 -6
Congrats Ashwin. Well deserved. A recognition of your talents and commitment to your clients. Good show by CAM. Pharma industry needs experts with such passion.
Top Pharma 29 Mar 2017, 06:20
+17 -4
Have worked with Ashwin. Well deserved.
Observer 29 Mar 2017, 15:18
+7 -0
Is he related to Shiv Sapra?
Know them 30 Mar 2017, 05:19
+9 -4
Yes. Ashwin is his elder brother. Both are very talented and humble. Come from a well placed legal lineage.
The Juice 28 Mar 2017, 23:54
+8 -10
Total domination by NUJS grads, the kings and queens of Big Law!
Juicer 29 Mar 2017, 04:56
+27 -1
It's about individuals and their capabilities. Stop making it about colleges.
noojie 29 Mar 2017, 10:28
+2 -2
did anyone from nujs who was up for it this time and did not make the cut?
OFC 31 Mar 2017, 11:40
+1 -0
Yeah, some one in Banking who had come from Luthra.
Anonymous123 29 Mar 2017, 03:38
+6 -1
I also want to [...] all day long, torture my associates, [...] and become partner
Rumour 29 Mar 2017, 04:22
+13 -3
Hear their ATP program is being renamed Associate Partner program?
counter rumor 29 Mar 2017, 10:29
+2 -3
ATP program is no longer KCO training program?
Lol 29 Mar 2017, 13:13
+4 -1
That's for Khaitan, and its faux partnership program. Didn't they reach a 100 last year, and then forcibly have to cut down? :)
SC 29 Mar 2017, 05:04
+7 -3
Congratulations, Atman!
PA 29 Mar 2017, 05:08
+15 -8
Great news. These all are wonderful people and hardworking executioners. But where is the work? It has dried up significantly after Ashwath and team et al left. I hope with this move CAM is seeking for some redemption after serious mistakes made earlier.

But seriously hope clients give work to CAM.
Fair point 29 Mar 2017, 06:31
+9 -5
Thats fair point. One cant pay its staff or lawyers from the cash reserves.. As usual, this is a despo attempt to reach 100. CAM's spirit - forcibly bring positivity!
intern 29 Mar 2017, 09:59
+2 -10
Cash reserves? from equity partners' capital calls. this is with senior partnership's buy in, how else can one make 21 partenrs?

100 was a psychological barrier for Cyril and vcs, who cares if Tata companies are profitable? they are the biggest and offer lifelong careers so shareholder value increases, not greedy quick returns! only socialism is sustainable, ensures work life balance.

Kudos to css-vcs for single handedly (despite amss split), meeting the 100/1000 target in 100th year, in only CAM's 2nd year (even without SAM numbers)! best wishes for many more milestones to come.
reality check 29 Mar 2017, 09:49
+5 -18
dude, stop living in bygones! ... Who has lost out with Ashwath team going?? Mr. Shroff has ensured everyone is meaningfully occupied after 2016's departures, 17 partners left, 21 gained! profits and turnover aren't everything, CAM is a 100 year old institution, becos people matter egos don't... slow and steady win the race, no substitute for loyalty

With Risabh and sir there will be no end to more work coming in, everyone will be kept busy, give it a year more.
Irony Much? 29 Mar 2017, 12:39
+20 -3
Your username and your views are at polar opposites :-)
Ok 29 Mar 2017, 13:58
+4 -0
Hahahahah.... Ok. Take a year...
Yes, no irony 29 Mar 2017, 16:19
+0 -0
True and with all office in full steam including Delhi finally & thankfully, the future should clearly be brighter for CAM.
Looking up 29 Mar 2017, 18:02
+0 -0
Percy Billimoria has delivered goods n goodies !
Wah beta 30 Mar 2017, 07:39
+1 -0
...and the Oscar goes to...
Lol 29 Mar 2017, 13:12
+5 -3
What planet are you on, if you think work has "dried up'? You clearly don't seem to know enough and are just jumping on the hate bandwagon. Yes, Ashwath was obviously a big blow, but the way people treat him in the comments, you'd think he was bigger than Cyril Shroff and Zia Mody combined!
Poji 29 Mar 2017, 06:38
+4 -1
Great work CAM....many congratulations Rohil!! Very well deserved. All the best.
Guest 29 Mar 2017, 07:03
+26 -10
As a client I have serious concerns about the messaging from CAM with these latest round of promotions. While CAM may think it is the big daddy in India and do whatever it wants, all I get from this is a desperate retention strategy, a repeat of past mistakes and complete disregard for internal quality controls. It's worrying that if your promotions are so thoughtless whether as a firm you really promote a culture of merit, due regard and mindfulness for your clients. An everything goes strategy only goes so far. I would think that genuinely talented people in CAM would be very concerned about the leadership and vision evidenced by these and other similar decisions.
fact sheet 29 Mar 2017, 10:19
+5 -20
Clients love delivery and quality, if you are a client and care about 100 / 1000 being met then you are just jealous! must have left cam sometime for sure. best part about cam is cs/vcs and Rishabh are available whenever you need them, not happy with your partner then please feel free to call them.

cam promotions are to serve clients, so in your interest if CAM has deep partner bench as departures will not affect execution.
Scarlett 30 Mar 2017, 07:42
+7 -3
Is this your full time job? To defend CAM at the cost of sounding ridiculous
Elf respect 31 Mar 2017, 21:10
+0 -0
Someone has to na...BABA
Guest 29 Mar 2017, 07:17
+16 -6
Congrats Spandan! Very well deserved. Gem of a guy to work with.
congrats 29 Mar 2017, 10:16
+4 -6
Totally agree1 After moving around to many firms and 1 year travel break he has settled so well in CAM Delhi now. worked with him in 2008, was a star projects lawyer, great going Spandan. best wishes
huh? 30 Mar 2017, 10:57
+3 -0
Was that praise or an insult?
Guest 29 Mar 2017, 07:39
+11 -2
Very well deserved Bishwajit... It was long overdue.... This is just the beginning.... Great....
house 29 Mar 2017, 16:16
+8 -0
Congratulations.

It seems relentless work over last one year at Delhi office is really helping all the right causes. Bravo man!
Intern_1 30 Mar 2017, 06:19
+8 -0
Bishwajit is it!! I am sure Cyril-Amarchand is takeing all the right steps to scale new heights in the field of legal consulting..
Zygus 29 Mar 2017, 08:07
+28 -3
Latest law firm retention strategy :
I am a partner, you are a partner, everyone is a partner!
Bwaahaha
Costa 29 Mar 2017, 09:45
+29 -3
By CAMs own precedent, this year batch of 2009 and 2008 (partnership track being 8-9 years) were up for partnership. However, it's interesting to now that out of 21 partners only 6 are form these regular batches. But why? A. Because all the good ones from 2008/2009 batch have quit; B. CAM had to reach the 100 partner mark in its centenary year (it was one of the goal of erstwhile AMSS along with 1000 lawyers!). Saddest part is that CAM was forced to promote those lawyers to partnership which it had itself rejected couple of years back. For example: 2007 batch people like (subhalakshmi, Ganesh) made partner in 2015 and if not in 2016 (Dhruv, Anu etc). So the ones that made this year were clearly rejected in the last two years. Take away - just hang around.
Nice Analysis 29 Mar 2017, 11:04
+14 -2
Exactly on point - nicely elucidated - the ppl who did not move or could not move becoz they have 0 market rep. There are quite a few names whose cvs were floating around and rejected and which find mention here as they had nowhere else to go.
Starbucks 29 Mar 2017, 16:12
+2 -0
Doesn't apply universally. Stability is always rewarded. All firms follow this. For example, the partners from Delhi have been around for a while and most have gone through the grind. Light touch navigation there is helping everybody blossom.
Barista 29 Mar 2017, 18:00
+1 -0
Indeed, Percy is the light touch n high impact at Delhi. Gosh,i should have stuck there.
Best comment 29 Mar 2017, 16:31
+19 -0
I couldn't agree more. And the really deserving ones? Tirthankar, Nikunj?! Where are they??
Popular 31 Mar 2017, 21:14
+0 -0
LI pe popular hoke kya hoga....no name yet popularity? aunty police bulalegi! On vacation...
TSG 29 Mar 2017, 10:11
+4 -8
Will Saurya be a partner in his TSG team or return to real estate? will be a waste if he is made to continue with TSG, worked with him in Kolkata at SAM... was one of the best real estate and projects lawyers. All the best Saurya da.
TSG? 29 Mar 2017, 10:52
+1 -2
what is TSG? don't they have directors and team heads instead of partners? partners have signing authority, do TSG members and heads sign any client document?
Scooter- 30 Mar 2017, 03:06
+1 -1
LV is proud to have him in his team doing projects.
Ok 31 Mar 2017, 21:15
+1 -0
Has anyone asked him?
Outsider 29 Mar 2017, 10:50
+3 -6
CSS and CAM has done justice to the 'partner' tag, by raising the bar to 10-12 years now, similar to magic circle and white shoe firms. No more 7-8 year PQE folks roaming around as partners, foreign clients stopped taking Indian partners seriously because of those quick fire partner promotions of yester-years.

We see mature and home grown names like Manu, Ashish Jain, Spandan who have seen the profession for over 11-12 years, and done their time in the trenches to be ready for the new role responsibility. Far more well rounded and experienced partners than some of the partners made by CAM competition.

good luck guys!
Mody Govt. 29 Mar 2017, 11:35
+2 -0
Interesting observation Outsider. Even Government offices have tenure (not merit) based promotions, so interesting analogy :) ... sabka sath, apna vikas!
Ringsider 29 Mar 2017, 16:07
+0 -0
True, agree. Heartening to see, so many from Delhi making it. Remarkable turnaround and great going. The reassuring stability augurs well for the future.
Rocking 29 Mar 2017, 17:57
+1 -0
Yes Delhi, majorly due to PS Billimoria
market 29 Mar 2017, 11:00
+4 -1
What is the marketability of many of these names? will other firms be willing to poach them? are they a 'security'? :)
listed stock 29 Mar 2017, 11:29
+2 -1
Look at CAM's last year's record at losing partners to other firms, and you have your answer :)
Buy back 29 Mar 2017, 16:03
+3 -1
that was due to multiple reasons including the individuals concerned. There has been a change and a positive one all around especially Delhi, where a lot of consolidation has taken place under P Billimoria. Inspiring a lot of confidence and lifting the spirits bringing everybody on board.
Muscle Flex 1 Apr 2017, 16:27
+2 -1
Muscles are exposed only once the fat is trimmed. All the blubber gone, CAM is now a lean mean fighting machine. The Delhi office got off to somewhat of a rocky start but with the right leader, it has bounced back and is poised for greater success. The haters can keep hating because that's the only thing that they are good for. Grapes may be sour for those who got rejected or those who left but the proof is in the pudding and it is yummy.
Talent First 29 Mar 2017, 11:46
+3 -1
100/100, is no ordinary feat.

However - What befuddles is the oxymoron in the Press Release itself.[b] Unless the talent in the ‘talent first’ was actually waiting for the 100th year and the mighty 21 presented themselves magically just now.[/b] [b]Firm strategy and elevation should be based on data, not dogma or PR stints. [/b]Partner tag is valued anywhere else in the world but is becoming a fad or appeasement or retention (or as we see it here, PR) stint / tool in India. A sight of lesser associate floor space and more partner cabins (as was the case apparently in another firm) should be a troubling sign.

No offence to these 21, who look like a solid bunch. Whether they earn partner salaries or relegate back same time this year to PA (or lower) salaries, time will tell. Bests to each of them.
Gary Cohn 29 Mar 2017, 11:48
+2 -1
No one made it from the Banking and Finance team??
Hahaha 29 Mar 2017, 14:08
+2 -0
Where does that team exist???
Gary Cohn 29 Mar 2017, 16:58
+2 -1
CAM does not have a Banking team?
Gary Cohn 29 Mar 2017, 16:59
+2 -0
Hey Kian!! Does Project include Banking and Finance in CAM?
Gary Cohn 29 Mar 2017, 17:01
+1 -0
Does CAM not have a B&F team (Leena,Pranav). Or are they in Projects??Any idea Kian
Nice Analysis 30 Mar 2017, 04:10
+1 -0
Might as well disband the BF Team - not a single organic partner for the last 10 years
AnonG 29 Mar 2017, 12:10
+2 -0
Congrats Spandex, GG and Gharel
Guest12345juhuiun 29 Mar 2017, 18:55
+2 -2
Excellent news and well deserved Vijay. Bangalore office is growing and nicely.
hi 29 Mar 2017, 19:20
+2 -0
Great! Congrats Rohil, excellent lawyer.
Gary Cohn 29 Mar 2017, 20:11
+2 -0
Kian !!Please answer and publish
Guest 30 Mar 2017, 01:05
+0 -2
Congrats Atman!
Gary Cohn 30 Mar 2017, 03:59
+1 -0
Kian-Please answer the question about the Banking and Finance practice team at CAM?
kianganz 30 Mar 2017, 07:29
+1 -1
Sorry for delay - travel. Most associates in the CAM Mumbai banking & finance team left about a year ago, as far as I remember... Not sure how many are currently in that team.

2 from the team, I think, joined Shardul Amarchand, the others dispersed elsewhere...
huh? 30 Mar 2017, 10:57
+0 -0
So CAM does projects without a BF team? Wah.
kianganz 30 Mar 2017, 11:06
+1 -0
I'm pretty sure the project finance team handles its own banking & finance work on projects, since they are quite integral to the projects deals.

Standalone BF teams at most firms handle loan transactions and that kind of stuff.
True that 30 Mar 2017, 14:51
+1 -2
The resources with market rep have joined SAM and what is left does not seem to matter in the CAM context anymore
Sam 2 31 Mar 2017, 17:44
+2 -1
Only one PA from CAm debt capital market joined SAM - that can hardly be called as CAMs debt practice. Pls do a reality check
Rethinkoinf 31 Mar 2017, 21:17
+0 -0
God without worshippers...
InCAMera 30 Mar 2017, 06:20
+10 -2
No point criticising the entire partner class as some of them are truly deserving. However CAM has made a mockery of the partner designation.Some of these people have no soft skills or client handling experience. Is there any chance of the fellow who carries one of the equity partner's handbag making partnership? He's been there for a decade.
Guest 30 Mar 2017, 09:16
+7 -0
Congratulations Bishwajit for your new promotion.
PR team doing well 30 Mar 2017, 11:02
+8 -3
It is clear from the comments here that the CaM pR team is working full steam to defend this ridiculous move, promote Rishabh baba, and P Billymoria!
.... meanwhile SAM gets law firm of the year award at Chambers and Partner for 2017!
Ooooooo 30 Mar 2017, 11:38
+0 -0
Go get a life
Gussa 31 Mar 2017, 21:21
+0 -0
Polk khol gbenge wali
Award 31 Mar 2017, 21:20
+0 -0
Manjerekar...forced to! If not TV...
Guest 30 Mar 2017, 12:03
+6 -1
Awesome news Bishwajit! Well deserved! All the best for your future endeavors.
Great going 31 Mar 2017, 12:37
+4 -0
He is a fit example of patience n hardwork pays..
Gary Cohn 30 Mar 2017, 14:37
+1 -1
Manan just made partner at CAM
Guest 30 Mar 2017, 19:20
+0 -0
I heard someone say salaried partners make 65-80L ? Is that true? If yes, is it including bonus?
I work in a mid size law firm but still clueless about these figures.
Money 31 Mar 2017, 10:30
+0 -0
Hw much will they earn? Kian please update - the nation wants to know.
Demonet 1 Apr 2017, 06:27
+0 -1
What anyone makes is private information. None of your business. Be happy in what you make and if you want to make more.. then work hard.
Guest 31 Mar 2017, 12:09
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I have worked with Bishwajeet... A man of few words but crisp words.. very few ppl have that kind of calm n composure these days... R industry needs more like him... Good stuff... U hv much more bigger things to achieve in life.. all the best
Infomercial 1 Apr 2017, 09:49
+0 -0
Who is doing IP at CAM. How is that practice doing?
Partners 7 Apr 2017, 04:55
+0 -0
What are their roles? Some so-called senior parties are too busy focusing on what acid / lizol to buy to get the loos cleaned... What else to do to kill time... Anyway real litigation happens by never going to court and ordering hot gulabjamuns...