L&L lit partner Bharat Chugh goes independent as counsel

Bharat Chugh goes from law firm to independent litigation
Bharat Chugh goes from law firm to independent litigation

L&L Partners Delhi-based litigation partner Bharat Chugh has left the firm to become an independent counsel.

The 2011 Jamia LLB graduate had become a partner at L&L in 2018, two years after having joined the firm and after several years as an independent counsel and working with the Delhi Judicial Services as a judicial officer.

“I‘ve had the opportunity of leading on some very interesting (and complex) matters here at L&L,” he commented about his stint at the firm for nearly four years.

He said he had worked across areas including white-collar crime defence, international arbitration, and tech law.

“These areas would continue to remain my key areas of focus as I practice in courts, across the board and across the country, now as a counsel,” he added.

L&L litigation partner Bobby Chandhoke commented: “We wish him all the best and success in his new avatar.”

Bharat ChughWork history From: Aug 2020: Advocate, Supreme Court of India From: Feb 2019: Committee Member - YSIAC, Singapore International Arbitration Centre 2018 - Aug 2020: Partner, L&L Partners Dec 2016 - 2018: Counsel/Managing Associate, L&L Partners Jan 2017 - Jan 2020: Resource Person/Guest Lecturer , National Police Academy, Judicial Academies, Centre for Criminology, MCA, Law Schools,ICSE, etc. May 2013 - Dec 2016: Officer, Delhi Judicial Services Jun 2011 - Mar 2013: Advocate, Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of IndiaEducation 2006 - 2011: Jamia Millia Islamia, B.A.LL.B, Law

Comments

SAMmie 15 Sept 2020, 12:59
+8 -6
7 years to partnership. Barring Adani/Shroff, was he the fastest to become partner?
Lit Bit 15 Sept 2020, 13:23
+12 -12
He became partner only because he was a former Judge. I doubt he would have come back to practice as principal associate. Now wait, he may just become Senior Advocate soon.
SAMmie 15 Sept 2020, 13:59
+8 -1
You answered the why without answering the whether
Guest 15 Sept 2020, 14:36
+23 -1
[quote]Now wait, he may just become Senior Advocate soon.[/quote] I guess you too are smoking what NLS admins are smoking since last few weeks.
Guest 15 Sept 2020, 13:48
+18 -16
Extremely hard-working lawyer. One of the few law firm litigators who cross-examined and argued himself extensively.....All the best to him. He's going to do gr8 as counsel.
Ex-junior 15 Sept 2020, 14:18
+13 -13
Legit one of the best people to work with!
Best of luck!
Ex L&L 15 Sept 2020, 16:02
+16 -15
Had the privilege to work with him, extremely hardworking and supportive. Had always felt he was more cut out to be in the courts than at a law firm! Good luck to him
Counsel Saab 15 Sept 2020, 16:04
+15 -17
L&L Lit couldn't prove itself worthy of him, tbh.
Ques 15 Sept 2020, 16:21
+1 -7
Is this a good path into independent practice though (spending many years at a firm, becoming a partner and then directly going independent)
Isn’t it better to work at a firm for some years to seniors chambers for some years and then independent?
Does it make a difference?
Esp for first gen lawyers
Prikansha 15 Sept 2020, 16:58
+11 -12
I read your interview on scconline and it literally inspired me, even after so much hurdles you reached where you are today. You are truly an inspiration for me.
Lexicon_supreme 15 Sept 2020, 17:13
+19 -8
Bharat was the topper of the DJS examination 2013. He has always been the best in whatever he has done . He is a self made man who became a partner , out of his capabilities and not because of the fact that he was an ex-judge . He is par excellence at his work . His articles and legal opinions always hit the nail on its head . I am sure he will do excellent work as an independent counsel .
Yas 15 Sept 2020, 17:31
+4 -26
Finally his self respect woke up. And he left the law firm. Guys if you have done law, litigation is the way. Dont be a clerk. as far as money is concerned you will 10 times what these lawfirm [...] make.
Realistic 16 Sept 2020, 05:29
+6 -6
[...]

Plus forget everything else.... its LL lit. The exasperation of their members owing to the rather regressive policy decisions taken by those who were seen as role models (well some of them if not all....okay okay one of them.... Oh man... ok the B man) has been more than evident. LL has a lot of good talent but the regressive policies, lust for more green (especially during these troubled times - seriously guys-couldnt you have waited a little longer for things to get better? What was the rush?) and the lack of will to listen to those who mean well will be their downfall. Cmon, we all know.... that cushy office in Ashoka Estate is far...far...far (emphasis added) better than the rag tail dock at Tis Hazari... and lets not forget- Driving a Bentley (even though its a second hand one) or a 7 series (even though its a second hand one) or even that superbike is far...far...far (again, emphasis added) better than say...driving a Yamaha RX 100 or a Bajaj Chetak (god i miss those days).
You still got time. Set things back. Regain the confidence of your people and see your fortunes rise manifold otherwise you WILL fold.
Sincerely,
A well wisher.

P.S: [...]
wut 15 Sept 2020, 19:37
+29 -6
To be completely frank, some of the fanboyism around Chugh bothers me. Looking upto someone, I understand. But a lot of young lawyers and judiciary aspirants have made a hero out of him.
KoP 16 Sept 2020, 03:50
+12 -0
Bharat is a likeable guy. Even though he has a great CV, he is still a young lawyer and has a long way to go. Litigation is like an ocean and unless you are a genius like Rohinton Nariman, you need atleast 10-12 years of practice to find your feet. Bharat needs a lot more experience and needs to sweat it out for a few more years. Having said that, I see no reasons why he (or any other young hardworking lawyer) can’t make it big in the profession.
Mooh Miya Mitthoo 16 Sept 2020, 10:18
+6 -2
Statistics say that potential clients are more likely to approach a Partner / Counsel for matters if the person is admired and well-liked as per the comments section of LI. :)
Curious Cat 16 Sept 2020, 11:17
+3 -1
Second hand 7 series kiski hai bhai?
Third Hand 16 Sept 2020, 11:50
+1 -2
Explosive and Sensational Breaking News
Pluto 17 Sept 2020, 17:26
+3 -0
Ooklaw me swagat hai soon?
Okhla? 18 Sept 2020, 04:40
+1 -0
People need to stop linking every departure with Okhla.....
Do you even have any legitimate basis for making this claim?
Ex luthra intern 18 Sept 2020, 07:02
+13 -3
Have worked with Bharat sir and team at luthra and luthra. One of the most hard working lit teams with great work. They really worked with interns and made it a point to teach and not just have them make copies. Really passionate about their law - all of them which f4anky is not something I've seen in law firms. Bharat sir journey is inspiring and hes worth the hype about him. He and the whole team would do really well. And sir would shine in private practice.
Devi 18 Sept 2020, 12:51
+5 -1
Good to know interns taking their work seriously. Now, Beta, you need to do well in your career so you could brief him on matters some day. Otherwise kya matlab raha fir?
Confidential 26 Sept 2020, 12:37
+7 -0
Thanks for the kind words!
- someone from the team.
Kitaab 20 Sept 2020, 17:05
+2 -6
Nice guy and all that, but did he have any books? [...]
Ex Luthra 22 Sept 2020, 06:22
+11 -1
Great work/clients and some of the best numbers on the lit side - the entire team.....
L&L litigation 22 Sept 2020, 06:58
+5 -6
Some very good intl arb and criminal law work. but l&l lit will still thrive, VS is a great leader..Nd they have some other very competent attorneys there.
Kitaab2 24 Sept 2020, 10:02
+1 -2
Yes, a kitaab was published by some author about him. So he did have a book.