Shardul Amarchand partner Avnish Sharma to give Khaitan Delhi more real estate powers

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Friday, 16 February 2018 By Legally India Law firms

Good opportunities in real estate for KCo with SAM partner hire

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) real estate partner Avnish Sharma is to join Khaitan & Co next month, boosting its real estate practice in Delhi that it’s long been looking to fill.

Executive director Amar Sinhji commented: “Avnish brings with him a wealth of experience. Real estate is an area of focus for us and we see tremendous opportunities in this space in the long term.”

Counsel PB Jain is the only other senior Khaitan lawyer in Delhi specialising in real estate.

Sharma is a graduate of the London School of Economics (LSE), and had been promoted to SAM’s non-equity partnership in 2016.

Shardul Amarchand Delhi managing partner Pallavi Shroff commented: “Wish him all the best in life.”

Meanwhile, in unrelated news, SAM litigation partner Saanjh Purohit is joining Facebook, in-house.

Comments

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 13:30

+6 -0

Congratulations. Great person to work with.

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 13:53

+6 -0

Congratulations to Avnish and Khaitan!!! Great addition for khaitan.

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 15:30

+5 -2

Success of a firm lies in identifying and hiring people with great attitude and fire in the belly. Good work Khaitan!!!

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 16:56

+3 -0

Congratulations Avnish. Khaitan shows its intent to be on top and doesn't shy away from offering equity to attract good talent. Well deserved Avnish.

OP 16 Feb 2018, 17:22

+3 -0

Congratulations Avnish.. Excellent move. Good catch for Khaitan.

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 17:32

+4 -0

Big loss to SAM, he was face of the real estate practice. Congrats Avnish. Will look forward to engage you.

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 17:48

+3 -0

Indeed a great addition for KCO. An amazing lawyer and an amazing person. Congrats!!!!

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 18:07

+2 -3

Equity! Sir you deserved it. Hope they learn it now.

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 18:16

+3 -0

Well deserved Avnish, congratulations. Worked with him twice, hs is excellent. Good work HK and BA.

Guest 16 Feb 2018, 19:18

+4 -0

Avnish is not only a great lawyer, but a terrific mentor , senior and person. He will be sorely missed. sAm’s loss is kahitan’s gain.

Guest 17 Feb 2018, 11:29

+1 -0

Congratulations Avnish!

NiMo 18 Feb 2018, 04:51

+2 -0

...bill book size please?

MeCho 18 Feb 2018, 06:30

+12 -1

Hi NiMo you don't need one to join Kco, despite AS being a highly regarded talent in this sector.

Enough work for all, the firm believes in cross selling and is not limited to the typical eat what you kill mentality which promotes undercutting and vested insecurities amongst most partners in some other law firms.

The fact that a partner is willing to forego his bonus and leave in last 15 days with his intention to join KCO spelt out, evinces the faith in work flow therein, at the very least.

All you need to do is be a good lawyer and more importantly be a better human being to belong here.

NiMo 19 Feb 2018, 08:05

+4 -0

....so he doesn't have it!

Finding NiMo 19 Feb 2018, 15:42

+0 -1

Way more than you can anticipate buddy. Way more. Also dont bother applying, no place for book'worms'.

NiMo 20 Feb 2018, 11:45

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.....well, as already stated, my anticipation was Zero only which you had also confirmed! BTW, I was just asking because I have been told by many people that law firms recruit by size of bill books! I am inhouse and I am happy being a successful client ! That way I can contribute to someone's bill book as well. Do you want it? No? One thing is sure that you need to hone your cross-examination skills!

Guest 19 Feb 2018, 06:40

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Avnish has outstanding depth and breadth of Real Estate sector and is one of prominent commercial counsels in India. He brings with him tonnes of experience and I am certain he would contribute a great deal to the future endeavors of Khaitan. Wish him the very best!!

Guest 19 Feb 2018, 12:29

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Congratulations Avnish. Aptly put, no doubt Avnish is a great catch,besides being an excellent lawyer and person to have in your ranks. I am sure that he will take the real estate practice of Khaitan to great heights. All the best!!

Chamcha 19 Feb 2018, 18:14

+1 -1

It depends upon how you market yourself and potential vacancy. No one leaves a bonus on the table unless it's certain that it's not worth the wait, or guidance given to the exit strategy. Shows Khaitan is bullish about the sector when most have lost faith. Wish our new neighbor success.

Concerned associate 20 Feb 2018, 03:10

+1 -1

Have SAM lost the faith in real estate sector?

Concerned associate 20 Feb 2018, 20:23

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Good luck Avnish. Its obvious that some people will be depressed and forget your hardwork and dedication of around 12 years, if I am not wrong. But I know that you will, always do wonders, and be a good human being. May God bless you.

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