Bharucha & Partners Delhi partner Arjun Anand has joined Singhania & Partners on 12 March as a partner, according to a Singhania press release.
He specialises in M&A and transactional law.
The Symbiosis Law College graduate had started his career at DSK Legal in 2005, moved to Dua Associates in 2008, followed by Tatva Legal in 2010 when that broke out of Dua.
In 2011, he joined Suri & Co as a retainer partner, moving to Bharucha in 2015.
We have reached out to Bharucha for comment. Update 12:17: Alka Bharucha commented: “Happy for him. We wish him well.”
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Nothing against Arjun, but as a young lawyer I always wonder if this speed of movements is recommended or frowned upon?
I feel like the main problem with rapid job moves is that other employers might not want to hire you, because they are worried that you will leave quickly.
But that's often a secondary factor in hiring, which can count against candidates but is usually not a deal breaker if other things look good - most law firms aren't charities, so the commercials have to be ok for them, even with the risk that a partner may leave in a few years.
Clients don't really care very often, if they are loyal enough to follow you from place to place and your practice is fairly independent.
Your associates might lose out, but if they're super loyal and the partner has clout, then they can also tag along.
Finally, if you consider that most lawyers are technically independent advocates on retainer for a firm, then in a way the more often they move, the better.
And there are certain advantages also for individual partners who move often, I imagine. 1. You don't get as bored. 2. You benefit from new client exposure and networks at new workplaces. 3. You may learn new skills from different seniors or colleagues. 4. You don't get complacent in a single way of doing things, so it keeps you on your toes. 5. You develop a stronger, more independent practice.
So, all in all, I understand why partners would move jobs often and wouldn't begrudge them regular moves...
Wattasow: Lots can be said about a person hiding behind anonymity and passing judgement and also favoring a scenario where lawyers, which should by nature be retainers and independents, remain encumbered to mostly family run law firms and 'live out' number of years and then show off their importance, which arose in the first place as they were stagnant.
roftl! Your 7/15 or 6/13 have made you feel the world is after you huh? Talk about bringing it on yourself.
So that you don't tell me to keep quiet, I actually wish you/Arjun well!
If people move jobs a lot, but if they're a good lawyer and people will continue to hire them, more power to them!