Raghuram Raju, Harry Chawla, Niti Paul to leave CAM Delhi

Wednesday, 7 September 2016 By Legally India Law firms

Chawla (l) and Raju to leave
Chawla (l) and Raju to leave

Three Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) Delhi partners will be leaving the firm, according to multiple authoritative sources.

Raghuram Raju was hired from Dua Associates as a corporate heavyweight around when CAM set up in Delhi.

He is understood to have first raised his exit in April but only resigned on 1 September after finishing an ongoing transaction. At the time of publication we could not confirm where he will head.

We also reliably understand that partner Harry Chawla and his wife and CAM partner Niti Paul are also leaving the firm. They had joined Cyril Amarchand from Kochhar & Co after having formerly been at Shardul Shroff’s Amarchand Mangaldas Delhi office.

We have reached out to all three for comment up to a week ago on various channels but have not heard back from them.

All three were hired in April 2015, when Cyril Amarchand was ramping up its headcounts in Delhi rapidly following its impending break-up with what is now Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas.

We have also reached out for comment to Cyril Amarchand managing partner Cyril Shroff and Delhi managing partner Percy Billimoria.

These moves were first reported in our exclusive subscriber-only newsletter. Please find out more here and sign up to support Legally India.

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Comments

Jack Sparrow 7 Sept 2016, 11:32
+7 -1
With this comes the end of Corporate practice of CAM.

CAM baba ki Jai ho
Small sparrow 7 Sept 2016, 13:00
+1 -9
Focus on your own !
Soona 7 Sept 2016, 11:38
+32 -2
Soona soona for so many days. No CAM exits. Finally, 3 at one go. CAM you never disappoint.
Captain Vyom 7 Sept 2016, 11:41
+11 -1
What is happening! Can somebody please explain what is happening at CAM? What are the internal problems? There has to be something to explain such mass exodus. Kian..your avid readers demand an investigation (please)..a special article to cover of what is brewing internally.

I just pray Cyril ji is able to get back his house in order..
Captain haddock 7 Sept 2016, 15:18
+15 -0
Needs a lot of prayer
Cam Baba 7 Sept 2016, 11:45
+22 -0
This is just the beginning. Rumours are many more will leave soon.
Rumour baba 7 Sept 2016, 12:58
+3 -3
Is there anything unique or Einsteinic about it
vg34 21 Sept 2016, 16:00
+0 -0
capital calls from existing equity partners after years of being in servitude of the shroffs who gave them crumbs for equity. Chickens have come home to roost.
Brexit 7 Sept 2016, 12:10
+22 -1
few more bite the dust. Exodus continues!!

Maybe, Bollywood should consider doing a movie on this subject! First the public feud between the brothers & then the mass partner exits.
Your exit 7 Sept 2016, 12:59
+2 -7
May be you should consider making it and have something good to do!
Tiresome to note 7 Sept 2016, 12:24
+4 -24
People will always come and go.n nothing unusual. To be able to make a mark, some hard work, industry and struggle is imperative. Ethics n reasonable claims play an important role.

You have to give it time, one can't really keep on hopping from one assignment to another.

Many folks are doing their bit and putting a solid fight and effective dent in Delhi market. Part of an expected n imminent turnaround !
Mass exodus commentators 7 Sept 2016, 12:33
+1 -18
Do note, that many good things have started happening and others falling in place post the set-up of the leadership @ Delhi. It will be actually desirable that the "other" one keep on putting all force in making adverse reflections and steadily, brick by brick an incremental job is completed by dedication and all the hard work being done at Del...
Lol 7 Sept 2016, 14:28
+40 -9
The first change brought by the leadership in the Delhi office was to reserve parking for himself and other senior partners..talk about priorities!
Cry out loud 8 Sept 2016, 02:55
+0 -21
Of course, in your motivation to paint negatively,you missed the other corrective measures undertaken. Rise and come out of the underground !!!
of course 8 Sept 2016, 06:27
+20 -8
One should not omit to mention the 'corrective measures' on renovating and redecorating his corner office while the poor Associates don't get their increments. And not to forget the bodyguard posted outside blocking views of the chamber. We indeed thank the office head for 'adjusting' to CAM standards
Out of course 8 Sept 2016, 13:52
+3 -19
If you would have realised the virtues of focus and hard work, you wouldn't have to sulk at the year end. Spend more time at your desk n earn your increment. Don't blow out of proportions minor changes undertaken personally for ergonomic n efficiency related reasons. Guard your own hallucinations, you seem to be visited by angel bodyguards. Adjust, refocus and no thanks!
BD? 9 Sept 2016, 11:04
+5 -1
Is this coming from someone at CAM BD? Yes, I guess...
Low course 8 Sept 2016, 13:54
+0 -4
Sulk and pun is completely understandable. You get a lot of it when most of the time is spent in exaggeration. Way to remain poor!
Out in the open 8 Sept 2016, 09:07
+28 -2
Oh yes! Corrective measures include associates being moved to cramped cubicles, embarrassingly low increments, partner meetings that discuss trimming of fat at the support staff and associate level..need I say more?
The real scamster 8 Sept 2016, 09:43
+16 -1
Err. What other corrective measures? Do tell. Don't be shy now!
Camster 7 Sept 2016, 15:14
+21 -13
Yes indeed. The new 'leader' is ensuring that all competition gets wiped out from the delhi office. Badhai Ho ...
Css and Vcs should be seriously concerned about the autocrat who had taken over their delhi office.
Scam 8 Sept 2016, 03:06
+4 -20
Competition ? Seriously ? Do comparer apple to apple when the drowsiness of your smoke wears down a little.

Everybody knows and acknowledge, the office head believes in teamwork, participation and putting the principles into practice. Focus on your own office and sliding fortunes. Hire people for working and not for writing comments. Autocrats talking of autocracy, euh!
Question 8 Sept 2016, 04:53
+23 -6
Just wanted to know how many partners did this paragon of virtue make during his 'long' stint at azb?
Teamwork my arse
Answer 8 Sept 2016, 05:40
+6 -13
He made a few partners. He is well respected and does well for people. Don't deflect on him on the problems created long before.
Answer 8 Sept 2016, 10:24
+1 -10
Go check with all those he helped become a partner. Keep scratching your brain, it's equal to an average person's _ _ _. Can't stoop to your level. Sorry job worker !
Reply 8 Sept 2016, 10:26
+2 -8
Innumerable! And yes during those hours when you feel some grace and dignity around you, do consider reigning in your language, at least !
Guest 8 Sept 2016, 10:35
+0 -8
Many, but those who back up their brains more than their ...

Of course, you don't stand a chance. Keep it warm!
Ans 8 Sept 2016, 10:40
+5 -8
Although the tone and tenor of your language does not warrant one, but he has indeed help very many stride up the ladder. Now out with your !!!
Agree 8 Sept 2016, 11:43
+10 -9
He has helped many climb the ladder. He is a man grace and good manners asides being an excellent lawyer.
Tiny sparrow/naysayers 7 Sept 2016, 12:44
+2 -8
While any sensible point and argument will naturally be antithetical here...but a few exit do make a fertile ground for critical new entry/additions. Enough said/hinted, now feel free to act small and shoot it down
Outsider watching 7 Sept 2016, 14:46
+40 -4
With all the bad press, I don't think anyone will join them now.
Seems like they are doing U turns on promises made.
Affirmation 7 Sept 2016, 18:57
+24 -1
No one wants to stay
No 8 Sept 2016, 02:48
+1 -0
Is this the new tagline of your sponsored newspaper type comment
Remain outside 8 Sept 2016, 02:51
+0 -2
No u turn or bend for performers and gossiping is no press!
La Di dah 7 Sept 2016, 15:19
+35 -2
Problem is it is not a few exits. Nothing wrong with the lawyers....something wrong with the place.
just saying 7 Sept 2016, 12:44
+15 -27
Everyone keeps saying this is bad for CAM. If you think about it - CAM obviously hired more people than it needs. The recent exits may actually be a blessing in disguise.

Without getting into a discussion on the competence of the departing individuals - i think its reasonable to say that their departure will not materially affect the volume of work being referred to CAM.

There is still good talent (especially in the associate and young partner pool at CAM). The exits will result in more work for the people who stay back (making the firm more profitable). Does that make sense ?
Soona 7 Sept 2016, 12:51
+16 -1
Haha, maybe goal is to make HR costs 0.
Soona and khaali 7 Sept 2016, 13:07
+4 -5
No, to an optimum n sustainable level. But you continue here and soon or soona your cost will be zero. Oops, only if you are employed !
Just the truth 7 Sept 2016, 13:11
+1 -2
Agree, makes complete sense. But my friend only to those who have some in the first place. This 'just everybody' is mostly the recruits of the 'other' one. Don't worry much, everyone knows their bitterness knows no end!
Saying truth 7 Sept 2016, 14:01
+0 -0
Agree
But... 7 Sept 2016, 19:25
+26 -0
That would make sense if they were being asked to leave. The news from the stables is that they are resigning, due to reasons being mentioned before, like lack of work, hostile environment, and with Mumbai Partners - that they do not want to support Delhi losses. No one can call Nisha & Ashwath's exits a blessing in disguise.
Need to be kicked 8 Sept 2016, 02:45
+0 -13
Better write a full fledged fiction, as none of your surmising is near truth, butt!
Boo Who 7 Sept 2016, 19:26
+1 -1
Who are the young guns in Delhi?
Big Lawww 7 Sept 2016, 12:47
+27 -1
And this takes CAM partner exits to 18 partners having left since April this year. CAM management needs to wake up. Clients and associates must be in a state of panic.
Single w ! 7 Sept 2016, 13:05
+3 -26
No,they continue to receive good service. Difficult to digest but relationship are not built in a day and that too by team member(s) recruited by foumders. Also not transferable, alas it will be difficult to transfer this sensible piece to you !
Magahi Jhaap 7 Sept 2016, 12:52
+5 -3
I knew on the day news of his recruitment was published that Raju bhaiya will be a guest for a brief period!
Observer 7 Sept 2016, 12:59
+2 -19
No one is in any state of panic, as its painted out to be. The firm is doing well, and under performing partners are let go, you can't be a partner and have no clientele or business of your own. This is a basic requirement, which most partners don't seem to get.
Magahi Jha.ap 7 Sept 2016, 13:07
+16 -1
In that event, 98% 'partner' designated lawyers will have to leave and only the Shroffs, other relatives and I will remain! I can't believe that could be a BIG law firm's model!
Magadhi chaap 7 Sept 2016, 19:18
+4 -2
Best to focus on one's own job and family!
Potter 7 Sept 2016, 13:43
+14 -0
...but all these years people taught me that Harry is a super star commanding a huge army of large clientele! This is news to me!
Recheck please 7 Sept 2016, 19:12
+5 -1
All those people are certainly not your friends!
Yes 7 Sept 2016, 14:58
+2 -0
..until it is too late!
Are you sure ? 7 Sept 2016, 15:01
+52 -2
If that be the case how come hot gulab jamun and rain is still around? Raghu was a solid lawyer with good pedigree and also had clients. Something is clearly wrong in the Shroff thought process who are very unstable just like hot gulab jamun and rain. Clearly it is the non performers who are being retained specially at the admin lawyer level...seems like all the pro cam posts are being posted by the incompetent HR and sole admin lawyer under instruction from mumbai
Yes really 7 Sept 2016, 19:13
+2 -8
Rains have their effect on you, add pakoras and vada paav. Go well with a cutting chairman and that's the best the comment deserve.
You 7 Sept 2016, 21:01
+0 -0
Deal of the year
Are you sure ? 7 Sept 2016, 15:14
+40 -3
It's not like the young partners or the admin lawyer have any work. One can understand if young partners are not bringing in work but kind of hard to understand how an admin lawyer with years of experience can't generate work to save her life and can only focus on politics. Soon what will be left of CAM would be the owners, a handful of freshers and TSG (for their cost) and a wooden tree. Delhi head has a good reputation and should not stay here.
Yes believe me 7 Sept 2016, 19:16
+1 -7
A well rounded unsolicited advice. Hope you have also got some billable job to do. If not go to the reputed one out there, he is brimming with lots and true to his generous nature will be more than happy to share!
the God news 8 Sept 2016, 06:15
+8 -4
CAM has another deity in addition to the Shroffs. It's to their credit that they are finally sharing their pedestal with someone, even though it's the reputed one'
Hildul 9 Sept 2016, 11:05
+14 -3
Observer Ji...one 'under performing partner' earned 44% of the revenue target for the entire Office...just to put things in perspective. You could continue your rant against these 'under performing partners' now.
Jap le 7 Sept 2016, 13:02
+5 -0
Yes, correct.
Happy camer 7 Sept 2016, 13:10
+10 -35
Watch this space for more. Finally they are cleaning up and weeding out some non performers. Takes courage to do it. Way to go cam !!
...in the know 7 Sept 2016, 14:06
+2 -0
Yes
Camster 7 Sept 2016, 15:00
+31 -46
Harry Chawla was the highest billing partner in delhi. This is definitely a loss.
Scamster 7 Sept 2016, 16:31
+43 -26
Harry was "projected" as the highest Biller. But silent but good billers are people like Gyani.
Silent weeps the Firm 7 Sept 2016, 17:37
+21 -31
Please let me know how many such silent warriors are needed to make up what Harry did in 6 months. Also how many years will they take?
And now 7 Sept 2016, 19:07
+33 -9
Super, now go and collect the chocolate promised to you for saying this.
The real scamster 9 Sept 2016, 12:41
+17 -3
That's interesting. Especially in light of the fact that one of the associates in [...]'s team recently claimed he hadn't had billable work in almost three months! As opposed to Harry's team (and cluster) which account for nearly 50% of Delhi office's revenue. I guess the Shroffs have risen above mundane things like earning money!
Cluster buster 9 Sept 2016, 14:30
+32 -8
Not sure about the cluster but all know that () team hasn't themselves had much work in months. He projects more than what he has. 50 % must surely be an inflated figure.
Scamster 8 Sept 2016, 02:42
+0 -0
Sleep now.
Busy bee 11 Sept 2016, 14:47
+7 -4
He was not he highest biller in cam, but maybe for some other firm on the side
Hari Puttar 7 Sept 2016, 15:17
+15 -1
Takes courage to retain the non performers
Scamster 7 Sept 2016, 13:16
+58 -4
Well done CAM. Totally shown your worth by not being able to retain some of the best talent you have, or some of the nicest people you have! Left overs - suck ups. But that's how CAM rolls.
C is extra 7 Sept 2016, 14:05
+1 -6
...and you, by spending most of your introspection time here!
Regards 7 Sept 2016, 13:41
+21 -1
Both, Shardul and Zia, send regards....
The courier 7 Sept 2016, 14:03
+4 -4
Thank you. Humbly return...the courier
Old scooter 7 Sept 2016, 13:50
+6 -1
Raghu was not hired from Dua. He was GC at Religare and then was working on his own when he joined CAM. Raghu was with Dua two decades ago.
Joe Rogan 7 Sept 2016, 13:50
+17 -1
IT IS ALL OVER!
Badaam rogan 7 Sept 2016, 19:05
+1 -3
Yes all of your days quota of smoke. Now back to work!
Plus 7 Sept 2016, 14:17
+3 -6
Wonder how all these 'job workers' know and differentiate btw exit, weeding out or performance related rejig. Like the difference between hairy to thinning to getting bald!

There is always a strong case of culture mismatch in case of a few hires when you set up at a big level. And this is not the first time an ethics based call is taken at the firm level or say from the perspective of the individual. Ultimately standards of conduct and ethics practiced determines the action.

Btw, no other industry suffers from so much of legacy bitterness. Better, you focus on your own new offices. Doing wonders with undercutting to make a breakthrough in that objective and mature market ?
Vakil12345 7 Sept 2016, 14:23
+2 -0
Kian,
Raghuram Raju did not join from Dua. He was at Dua way back in the 90's, and had moved to GE Captial/Genpact thereafter... Please correct.
Jai Mata Di 7 Sept 2016, 14:26
+42 -0
How can loosing the partners involved in the largest deal out of CAM Delhi, awarded internal deal of the year and its highest recovery be called culling non performers? Performance cannot just be dancing and apple polishing.
Lets rock 7 Sept 2016, 19:04
+18 -0
True, but the sangeet practice and other planted job worker will seek instruction before responding to you!
Funny 7 Sept 2016, 14:36
+23 -11
When these people join CAM, you say third rate partners are joining CAM to make it third rate.

When these people leave CAM, you say CAM is falling apart because these people are leaving.

Slow clap
The kingdom of dreams 7 Sept 2016, 16:37
+44 -2
In the days of yore were a king and Queen who had a splits villa. One thought they were the smart ones. Ze story is a good instruction on what not to do. Let's see the lesson learnt: 1. Don't hire a 100 lawyers upfront when starting out 2. Don't make promises you can't keep or want to 3. People will trust if your actions follow your word 4. Don't hire people use them to suit your needs and then just decide one fine day - we were stupid to build such a large firm. What a vision !
Acrually 7 Sept 2016, 19:02
+6 -0
True, can't agree more
Titanic 7 Sept 2016, 14:38
+24 -1
Great decision made by these guys.. Better to abandon the ship before it sinks.
Sailing smoothly 7 Sept 2016, 19:01
+1 -6
Leave that to CAM and it's partners while you look for better things to do. How about a getting a job?
Sangeet Practice 7 Sept 2016, 14:41
+35 -1
18 partners and 45+ associates in last 6 months? Lots of place for Sangeet Practice both in Mumbai and Delhi. Yay!
Sangeet parasite 7 Sept 2016, 18:59
+2 -0
You wanna perform once more
Kian questioned 7 Sept 2016, 16:18
+5 -1
Kian - why aren't you posting the truth. Understand that there have been many cam stories revealing the truth but you seem to be posting only stories that are pro cam. Do the right thing and help people know the truth so they aren't fooled like many were. It almost seems like the shroffs and the "other" one who was there last year seem to have some stronghold over you. Always admired your gumption and now you need to live up to it
...response 7 Sept 2016, 18:58
+2 -1
To be fair, no other firm has had the rough that CAM had to deal with on the comments here. So don't hallucinate.
Yawn 7 Sept 2016, 16:22
+39 -1
Nobody cares about the trust me, written contracts offered. Clearly the big elephant does not honor or understand contract law.
Show me the money 7 Sept 2016, 17:01
+6 -0
Kian, you should cover the range of increments doled out by leading law firms this year and the number of exits in each. It'll be interesting to see which firm tops the chart for highest increment and which one tops highest attrition rate.
Cammie 7 Sept 2016, 20:49
+15 -0
No increment at CAM.. And now losing more partners.. Someone please pay us poor associates unless we are all getting triple promotions and replacing our exiting partners..
Commie 8 Sept 2016, 02:40
+1 -0
Throw some of this venom on the principal
Chumma 7 Sept 2016, 20:58
+5 -1
Raghu and Harry are the only 2 partners who are recognised lawyers in the Delhi set up with their own set of clients. The sparrow says that Raghu had inforrmed the management about his desire to leave way back in March- April but had to continue because of client commitments (some big deals he was doing)

Hope the young lawyers will rise up to the occasion and ensure that they will not be missed.
Khud le le 8 Sept 2016, 02:39
+0 -4
Super self financed job work. Among others, your sense of definition of big deal would need a fix. Big deal!
Lord of the Rings 8 Sept 2016, 03:28
+37 -0
Indeed Raghu has good work, and he has a good market reputation as well. "Khud Le Le" commentee should know that in his case there is no definition of "big deal" required....he was on a "big deal" which apparently even received the Delhi office deal of the year by the firm's management committee. He has had consistent work flow. Honestly, guys instead of pointing fingers at someone who is good, please look at the internal lack of organisation, daily changes to policies, autocratic unthought decisions that flow from Mumbai, representations made and then changed in less than a second and then re-changed......without thought. Small wonder so many people are discontented....and this is not the first such news. There have been many in the recent past this year both Mumbai and Delhi. The owners should give this serious thought to take measures to bring in place consistent policies that benefit the people and not just them to salvage its reputation.
Pauper lord 8 Sept 2016, 10:13
+0 -13
Length of the comments and your notion of big money adequately indicates your ring. Now pick up the latest edition of employment news and get researching, best of luck !
TrollYou 7 Sept 2016, 21:08
+12 -0
Circa 2015; 100 lawyers; five promises each... No wonder HR director ran for his life and came to Delhi (but not in Cam)
Alpha 8 Sept 2016, 06:31
+8 -1
Wonder what this HR Director is doing at his new place ... God bless the new recipients of his Gyaan !
Bottomline 7 Sept 2016, 21:29
+13 -2
The visionary still cant get over the fact that SBI restructuring was snooped by AR.
Lyril 8 Sept 2016, 04:01
+46 -0
Are you happy now, Hildul?
Messy Khchdi 8 Sept 2016, 04:38
+42 -2
They had a winning team. They made a mess of it with their greed, their arbitrary policies, meandering promises, lack of organisation skills and most of all- Their GOD COMPLEX.
Bagpiper 8 Sept 2016, 06:43
+2 -35
This will pass.. CAM is and will continue to be the No.1 law firm notwithstanding these exits.
The real scamster 8 Sept 2016, 09:50
+12 -2
What have you been smoking? You will remain to be something, if you are already there. One would have thought ashwath's exit would have taught the Shroffs a lesson. But clearly, they want to be demolished before they realise their many mistakes. If Harry and Raghu are indeed leaving, the Shroffs totally have this coming.
True bagpiper 8 Sept 2016, 10:14
+2 -0
Agree.
Sadpiper 8 Sept 2016, 10:47
+26 -4
CAM will be the number 1 firm known for being no. 1 in exits.
Tarzan 8 Sept 2016, 09:10
+39 -1
The typical ratio generally used to be 90-10. That is the ratio for all people who were CAM bashers to CAM supporters in a usual "CAM EXITS" comments section.

But in this article we have almost EVERY negative comment being refuted by a positive one. Sometimes even two.

That makes me think. Are all the pro comments from vcs and their PR department? Have they realised to win the war, they must first stem the tide that originates, usually, from LI articles on CAM exits?
Scot Hall 8 Sept 2016, 09:40
+12 -2
I think its time for the younger brother to sing: "Chal mere Bhai, chal chal mere bhai tere haath jodta hu, Haath jodta hoon tere paaon padta hoon" !!
@ bagpiper 8 Sept 2016, 10:05
+11 -2
What are you smoking?? Are you a sad cam ostrich who is trying to put up a bravefront??
Scott Hall 8 Sept 2016, 13:43
+0 -2
Abbe Pipe wale Bag, "SARCASM" nahi samajh ta?
Winter is coming 8 Sept 2016, 14:01
+18 -1
I believe there are more partners and seniors to leave in coming months. Winter is coming.
Shawl please 8 Sept 2016, 18:45
+22 -0
Aur kitna winter bhai? It is snowing in Mumbai.
Gucci 9 Sept 2016, 05:40
+19 -0
The emperor has no clothes!
Chaata and shawl 9 Sept 2016, 05:59
+27 -0
Shawl for the winter and Chaata for the bearish. Time for more hot gulab jamun and rain.
Guest 9 Sept 2016, 12:22
+3 -0
What is dead may never die.
Wave 11 Sept 2016, 20:40
+1 -1
Bye Bye Dorothy!
@ Kian 12 Sept 2016, 06:20
+5 -1
FEEDBACK: Has the "sort by latest comments" feature, that allowed latest comments to show up on top, been discontinued? It is badly missed - please consider re-introducing? :)
More.. 12 Sept 2016, 08:08
+3 -1
Dorothy left? Kian, Atreya Bhattacharya and Shivani Kabra joined today at AZB...
kianganz 12 Sept 2016, 08:32
+1 -3
No, I don't think Dorothy has left yet. There are talks re Chennai office strategy, but no notice has been given yet...
Lawyer1 12 Sept 2016, 13:31
+5 -1
Kianbhai, I don't think there is any point in you being conservative or a responsible journalist now. B&B has confirmed that she is leaving and the damage is already done. I truly believe that you are more responsible and mature in reporting news than B&B. I will not say the same about the comments section.

Pallavi Saluja is in a hurry to steal the thunder. I am not sure about the facts of this particular case but reporting of rumors by B&B should not be encouraged.
Strategy? 12 Sept 2016, 08:58
+8 -0
What strategy??? Closing operations is a strategy?
Fergie 12 Sept 2016, 12:14
+3 -1
That's what you do when you don't have a clue or a plan. You scuttle the ship and sell it for firewood.
Alpha 12 Sept 2016, 11:30
+5 -0
http://barandbench.com/cyril-amarchand-chennais-sole-partner-dorothy-thomas-set-leave/

What news is this then ?
Beta & Gamma 13 Sept 2016, 07:45
+25 -1
Kian - you have reported many exits in the recent past in CAM. The numbers are astonishing and we hear there are many more partner level exits who might leave with their teams or leave teams behind headless. Teams that go may/may not get a good deal with the partners they leave with, or they may be constrained to hunt for other opportunities. Teams that stay behind without the partners also might not get a good deal in CAM and may eventually be constrained to leave for want of an umbrella. As a responsible journalist who has brought out to light so much in the open, you owe it to the lawyers and the legal fraternity as to what is going wrong in CAM. Why are there so many exits? The comments in legally india give some idea but you need to bring out a real story based on anonymous inputs. No one is going to want to publicly mention what is going wrong. SAM on the contrary appears to be doing well for itself and is not projecting anything other than what it is. Makes it an attractive option along with AZB Mumbai. The SAM leaders and Zia appear to be sensible in their approach and in building a firm. Clearly - they are doing something right about retaining talent.
Smoke and Mirrors 13 Sept 2016, 16:36
+16 -0
The one you think is leading CAM, is in fact not leading CAM. The one BEHIND the person you think is leading CAM, is ACTUALLY now leading CAM.

Get it?
Smokehouse deli 14 Sept 2016, 09:57
+16 -0
We think we get it but it would be good if you were more explicit.
Smoke and Mirrors 14 Sept 2016, 17:21
+5 -0
Then Kian wouldn't dare publish it.
CAM exit 14 Sept 2016, 07:15
+0 -0
Is CAM Chennai closing?

http://barandbench.com/cyril-amarchand-chennais-sole-partner-dorothy-thomas-set-leave/
kianganz 14 Sept 2016, 07:23
+0 -0
I believe that's a possibility, yes, though discussions are ongoing and Thomas hasn't formally left yet...
Adieu 14 Sept 2016, 14:39
+3 -0
Dorothy is definitely leaving another Partner exit does the count now make it 19 Partners now! There is no south anymore for CAM what a pity how can you remain a national presence. The empire definitely seems to be crumbling down better to leave before it shatters.
Kala Chasma 15 Sept 2016, 07:38
+1 -0
wait...don't they have a director of strategy? What's he/she doing? Is this not supposed to be his/her expert area?
Gora mukhda kala chash 15 Sept 2016, 08:40
+14 -0
HR director strategy etc etc etc are pawns in the game of chess....dispensed by the king and Queen. They are the face....to take the blame....the real strategy or lack of it comes from the king and Queen.......checkmate
JCO 15 Sept 2016, 12:20
+0 -0
Will be a loss for CAM if Dorothy leaves. She is a great asset. Is she headed to Khaitan or JSA ?
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