Shardul Amarchand long-time Delhi star equity partner Akila Agrawal resigns

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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 By Legally India Law firms

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) long-time partner Akila Agrawal has resigned from the firm, according to authoritative sources.

Agrawal, a 1999 NLSIU Bangalore graduate, had joined SAM in 2002, becoming partner in 2008, and equity partner in 2011.

She specialises mostly in M&A and general corporate work, and particularly in transactions related to listed companies.

She was not reachable for comment.

We have reached out to SAM for comment.

Comments

So I have heard 24 Apr 2018, 10:35

+2 -1

Welcome

Czb 24 Apr 2018, 10:37

+5 -1

Zia sends her regards. More to come.

Big move 24 Apr 2018, 10:41

+3 -11

Big move by azb then clearly the new coo has started making big moves for the firm

AZB 24 Apr 2018, 11:04

+10 -4

Yes, it would be a coo

Madlylegal 24 Apr 2018, 10:47

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Oh C'mon! Such funny to see AZB junta started taking credit for it.. Wait and watch where she goes.

AZB 24 Apr 2018, 11:05

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What? you don't know? I thought you're a premium subscriber :D

kianganz 24 Apr 2018, 11:10

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That's because premium subscribers know, and I'm quoting our alert, that "nothing is finalised yet" about her next destination, though the rumour mill has been spinning in overdrive. :)

Seriously though, anyone who says they know for sure where she is joining is probably speculating...

Madlylegal 24 Apr 2018, 11:42

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Thanks Kian for that. Agree that rumour mill is spinning but have heard that things are finalizing sometime this week/ early next.

kianganz 24 Apr 2018, 11:59

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Interesting, thanks - I think you know more about this than me, dear anonymous subscriber :)

Car 24 Apr 2018, 10:56

+10 -4

CAM it is.

Banta 24 Apr 2018, 10:58

+12 -3

The game has just started in SAM! Wait and watch.

Santa 24 Apr 2018, 11:04

+58 -2

Arre, please don't send Jatin our way! - Zia

McD 27 Apr 2018, 11:27

+2 -1

He won't/can't go anywhere.

AZB 24 Apr 2018, 11:14

+4 -3

Azb it is..new frens for gautam

P&A 24 Apr 2018, 11:48

+1 -0

It's P&A. Ask Anand.

Really! 24 Apr 2018, 20:18

+6 -0

What’s P&A?

P&A 25 Apr 2018, 07:41

+0 -0

P&A Law Offices.. Pathak & Associates

Priya Dev 25 Apr 2018, 12:52

+7 -2

Wow P&A does not stand for Priyadarshini & Associates now?

Ygritte 29 Apr 2018, 08:34

+0 -0

You know nothing John Snow! Priya madam was replaced long back.

Observer 24 Apr 2018, 11:51

+21 -27

Very ethical, hard working and principled lawyer! Wherever she goes it's a big catch and needless to add a huge loss for SAM!

Okhla Fringe Festival 24 Apr 2018, 12:18

+33 -7

This has to be the winning entry!

On a serious note, she will discover how different life is in the real world when you are not the beneficiary of the senior management's unflinching support.

Wtf 24 Apr 2018, 13:14

+12 -6

True that. An epitome of humility!

Guest 24 Apr 2018, 12:07

+2 -0

Finally ;)

Chai Ki Dukan Wala 24 Apr 2018, 12:19

+2 -1

.....what is her book size? .......someone is asking!

AZB 24 Apr 2018, 12:40

+93 -3

A4. Spiral bound. She also keeps a legal size notepad.

Other guy 24 Apr 2018, 16:38

+6 -3

Sense of humor!!!!!

So refreshing to spot one amongst lawyers.

Well-wisher 24 Apr 2018, 19:02

+3 -5

A4 and C Class. But jokes apart, a truly amazing lawyer and a great mentor! Her new juniors (whoever they may be) will be a lucky bunch.

Guest. 24 Apr 2018, 12:35

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Is pradeep joining in her position

Wtf 24 Apr 2018, 13:13

+3 -1

Who is Pradeep?

Wednesday 24 Apr 2018, 14:07

+0 -0

From klaw

Wtf 24 Apr 2018, 15:38

+3 -0

LoL

Klawyer 24 Apr 2018, 15:26

+0 -7

Heard he is likely to move to SAM. Will be great hire, brings wealth of experience and invaluable contacts

Jay ho! 24 Apr 2018, 17:37

+2 -0

@Klawyer nice sense of humour

:)

Giggles 24 Apr 2018, 17:52

+0 -1

Only contacts no experience

Giggy 25 Apr 2018, 05:21

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Sam will have mass exodus just like klaw if pradeep joins

Chamcha 24 Apr 2018, 12:59

+0 -1

I don't know whether AZB Delhi, which prefers long term loyalty, before allowing one to face client could be a destination.

Guest 24 Apr 2018, 13:01

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Where else will she go but CAM? Also who are her loyal clients that will follo her?

Guest 27 Apr 2018, 14:12

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Most of the clients have been given by Shroffs but yeah that's different if she has absorbed them over the years.

Chai Point 24 Apr 2018, 13:25

+39 -2

Big loss for SAM...
First SM going in house now AA going AZB...
Next is AC and JA....
Only Jamai Raja will be there permanently.

inlaws 24 Apr 2018, 15:28

+6 -1

Didn't [...] himself threaten to quit (actually quit!) several years ago, before being brought back?

sasural 25 Apr 2018, 13:04

+2 -1

Who is this? Raja babu?

CCD 25 Apr 2018, 06:31

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Update 1 : She is not going to AZB as it is equally bad as no work life balance, she is going to CAM who is regaining height of erstwhile AMSS.

Guest 25 Apr 2018, 11:08

+0 -0

Thanks. Authority?

CCPS 25 Apr 2018, 12:59

+11 -1

You mean CAM is regaining repute as place with work-life balance??! no work and only life, eh...

Guest 27 Apr 2018, 14:11

+1 -0

May be better than AZB Delhi & Bombay...turns one insomniac.

Phooo 27 Apr 2018, 12:19

+4 -0

AZB sucks man! No life and even when no work, keep rotting at office. SAM would be any day better. May be Khatian would be a better choice for her.

Phooo 27 Apr 2018, 12:18

+2 -0

But will Jamai Raja have the capability to keep up the name and the business, lol!!

YouNotes 24 Apr 2018, 13:25

+12 -1

I have kept zarda and pan masala ready for you

Nano 24 Apr 2018, 13:45

+12 -9

Who is left in Corporate in SAM Delhi ? Only Gunjan? Rest are all bacchas. Big loss for SAM

Detective Bhose 24 Apr 2018, 18:00

+11 -0

Does GS have a book?? End of the day it is book size that matters at top level. [...] Heard bonuses at SAM have been awful this time. Can any insider confirm?

Kimchi 25 Apr 2018, 04:33

+11 -0

From what I have heard GS has a big book. And is not afraid to throw it at you

Detective Bhose 25 Apr 2018, 15:53

+10 -1

Ouch.. yes she hit me with it but loga nai, bot patla tha book..

Another point of view 24 Apr 2018, 13:49

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One should understand that after working for so long in one place it is but natural for people to get bored of each other. Especially when it’s the case that no matter what you do you would never be a “blood” partner. I heard she ran a very successful and professional practice which made the firm a lot of money. But a person wants his/her due. When that’s not given then time to move on. She should go to a smaller firm now and rock it there rather than go to another big shop where many people are already sitting..

respone 24 Apr 2018, 19:09

+0 -0

Family never gets 'bored'. Should answer your 'blood' partner justification.

Sakht Launda 25 Apr 2018, 15:44

+9 -0

She can join K LAW and have the whole firm to her name:'Aklaw'

Guest 24 Apr 2018, 15:31

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@Nano - you are clearly ill informed and have little knowledge. SAM Delhi corporate has the Big Daddy Amit Khansaheb

ys yes 25 Apr 2018, 13:05

+2 -1

yes yes.., 10 crore deals into 100 deals is the volume required for firms to be profitable. the next star . . ..

Lawyer 14 10 May 2018, 10:36

+2 -0

Amit Khansaheb!! Really??? the one who is known to jump from one firm to the other

Wonderball 24 Apr 2018, 16:17

+0 -0

Will she take her team with her?

Jon Snow 24 Apr 2018, 16:47

+3 -0

Thought she had it all. What more does she want ?

Souza 24 Apr 2018, 17:56

+2 -9

The market is getting really exciting. The talk is CAM is hiring her, but question is will she also stay for a couple of years and leave. Will Cyril ask her to contribute to equity and treat her worse of than the people in Mumbai and create circumstances where there will be more bitterness in the Delhi Office. Whatever will become of the MNK folks in CAM Delhi- they are quite senior. Then there are several random people who operate like many small firms under the CAM banner. Heard SAM is doing better and been able to retain folks. CAM is struggling- Nirav Modi, CBI, partners leaving at all points of the year.... Cyril-bhai what's really happening, Rishab- [...], what are you doing? Will you ever lead or will it be a non-Shroff as your CS has mentioned.

CAM Delhi unlikely.. 24 Apr 2018, 18:11

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MNK folks won't allow equity to junior. CAM Delhi won't work for her. Nivedita Tiwari left for the same reason.

Sabertooth 25 Apr 2018, 05:40

+4 -1

The name on the door is CYRIL nobody forget that.

Chargesheet 25 Apr 2018, 19:56

+2 -1

Any news by when the CBI chargesheet is expected?!

Really? 25 Apr 2018, 15:55

+6 -0

I doubt if MNK folks really have a say in deciding equity. Or for that matter anyone else other than you know who.

Omelette wala 25 Apr 2018, 02:27

+21 -4

Hiring the MNK folks was a mistake. Firm within the firm. Two out. The rest need to go. Akila coming will bring the rogue ones in check.

Really? 25 Apr 2018, 15:52

+3 -1

Only one left, NT came from Platinum. And you clearly know nothing about the MNK partners you speak of.

CAM Commonwealth 25 Apr 2018, 13:11

+7 -2

CAM Delhi is like the Queen's Commonwealth, except there is nothing 'common' and forget any 'wealth'!

Cam Delhi needs a heavy hitter like AA, and many more to be able to cut losses in tough Delhi market. AA will be a great hire. all the best!

Saket mall 25 Apr 2018, 19:52

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Not sure CAM can afford her, given CAM delhi office losses and Mumbai deal flow almost nil, profitability at all time low, even matching her will be a tall ask..in current market, only firms that can afford her would be AZB or SAM itself!

Great lawyer. Good luck wherever she finally lands up

99 batch 24 Apr 2018, 18:23

+18 -3

The 99 Batch of NLS has churned out quite a few leaders in the field. Gautam Saha, Ashwath Rao, Akila, Samir Gandhi, Rajshekhar Rao, Reeba Chacko, and more ! Am I missing any names ?

Bold 25 Apr 2018, 02:23

+7 -0

Add Rabindra Jhunjhunwala and Shamnad Basheer as well to that list.

Italics 25 Apr 2018, 02:24

+4 -2

Also, Aniket Sengupta

Well-wisher 25 Apr 2018, 06:24

+0 -0

Isn't Aniket Sengupta from the 2000 batch?

No 25 Apr 2018, 06:27

+0 -0

Aniket is one year junior to Akhila and others. He belongs to the class of 2000.

98 batch 25 Apr 2018, 03:01

+2 -0

U hv msd out Jhunjhunwala, Gaurav Agrawal, Abhishek and Bandhakavi.

One more 25 Apr 2018, 06:28

+4 -2

Namrata Kolar is also Class of 1999

99batch friend 25 Apr 2018, 04:51

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You are right, it is a star studded batch, but its not just looking at it from perspective of Tier 1 law firms. Prof Shamnad Bashir is from the same batch, as also Rahul Guptan in CC. Rabindra Jhunjhunwala in KCo. If you take out big firm partners in Delhi and Mumbai Thimmiah, Manav Nagraj and Uttam each run highly successful niche law firms in Bangalore. Gopi is a well known GC.

More 25 Apr 2018, 13:12

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Rahul Guptan, the original star partner!

Realkty 24 Apr 2018, 19:06

+0 -0

Which batch is Ms. Gunjan Shah (member of the management commitee), compared to others? Self explained.

Ahead 25 Apr 2018, 06:31

+3 -0

Gunjan Shah belongs to the class of 1998, same as Jatinder Aneja, Alice George, Suhas (Kochhar BLR), Aditya Sondhi and Lawrence Liang!

Wonderland? 26 Apr 2018, 06:05

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Alice?

Fact 24 Apr 2018, 19:17

+2 -0

Kian please publish my comments. It is the reality that the future aspirants should be familiar with.

Insider 25 Apr 2018, 02:59

+0 -0

She is in talks with multiple people.

Yummy pizza 25 Apr 2018, 15:07

+0 -0

So she left the job before she got a new one?

Dipstick test 25 Apr 2018, 07:07

+4 -4

The number of comments the news of Akila's departure has generated is the same as the news about K Law. Clearly, she isn't in the same league as Aswath. The comments when his news broke crossed 100 in a couple of hours!!

kianganz 25 Apr 2018, 07:34

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In part that may also be because when Ashwath left, the Shroff vs Shroff battle was much hotter than it is now, with partner moves nearly every week between the two firms and other firms picking off partners or getting partners picked off...

What exciting days those were :)

Guest 25 Apr 2018, 09:03

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If I remember correctly, Ashwath's story (which included exits of other partners working with him) was updated very shortly with the fact that he was joining AZB and that invited even more comments.

May be she is not same league as Ashwath (if that is something that can be determined based on comments here), I hope you are not trying to imply that she is same league as Klaw partners who are leaving.

Lastly, please note some of the last few comments even in Klaw story are about her.

Aiyyo 25 Apr 2018, 09:44

+0 -0

This deep all rounded analysis sounds as done by Darkseid although he/she has not been around for some days now. Darkeseid ur viewws on latest articles are being missed.

Guest3 25 Apr 2018, 13:16

+1 -0

Are those partners still at AZB or left like others??

alias 25 Apr 2018, 16:07

+2 -0

real reason - sam does not have a well paid army of trolls like cam has..

Scoooter- 25 Apr 2018, 11:27

+3 -0

also coz Bombay gossip is always hotter than delhi

C v. S 25 Apr 2018, 19:59

+0 -0

Which Shroff won the battle?

Muffet 26 Apr 2018, 01:11

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Abhi picture baaki hain dost ... no matter who is winning in short run as long as jamai raja is round the final winner is clear

Detective Bhose 1 May 2018, 19:59

+2 -0

Jackie Shroff

Anonymous again 25 Apr 2018, 07:55

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AA is a truly exceptional lawyer with a great client book. SAM's loss could be anybody's gain I hear.. she could take a larger role in a firm that offers the opportunity.. believe she is talking to at least two others.. may be a third..

But 25 Apr 2018, 08:30

+0 -0

Does this have anything to do with the internal restructuring going on at SAM?

Wink wink 25 Apr 2018, 09:42

+0 -0

What internal restructuring ?

Guest5 25 Apr 2018, 13:17

+8 -1

Heard babu jamai given co-MP role. is it true>

Good move 25 Apr 2018, 12:56

+20 -26

It will be unfortunate if she leave SAM for CAM. CAM is in shambles. Practically- NO WORK.

Also, I doubt her capability on taking away clients from SAM. Her client were mainly the givings of SSS.

She surely is a good lawyer. But for a Parter you need to be a rainmaker. She surely is not one.

Anyways, all the best.

Bad move 25 Apr 2018, 20:01

+2 -0

Why would someone object to this comment??! Unless from mpo

RED 25 Apr 2018, 15:45

+19 -1

Commenting so that the thread can compete with Ashwath's thread.

ElCid 25 Apr 2018, 19:03

+2 -2

She us joining link legal

Hullahoop 25 Apr 2018, 19:56

+4 -0

What kind of English is this? Trying to save some words.

H 26 Apr 2018, 05:58

+2 -2

HK sends his regards

Provided however that 26 Apr 2018, 06:26

+3 -1

That is typical Link Legal-ILS drafting.

Narcos 26 Apr 2018, 06:06

+2 -1

In your dreams!

Guest 26 Apr 2018, 13:36

+1 -1

What are you snorting these days.

Chai wali 26 Apr 2018, 08:10

+0 -0

I would like to read interesting stories like these

Lawyer turned chai wali

https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2016/11/01/meet-indian-australian-chai-walli-who-business-woman-year

Guest 26 Apr 2018, 10:27

+0 -0

Make mine the 100 comment!!

Discount 26 Apr 2018, 10:58

+0 -1

Do you give discount coupons for 1st, 10th, 20th, 50th, 75th, 100th comment OR do you charge like Rto for comment numbers 22, 44, 55, 77, 99?

kianganz 26 Apr 2018, 11:01

+4 -0

Yes, all of the above.

Melucky 26 Apr 2018, 11:01

+1 -0

101 is more lucky as per indian culture than 100

Saket mall 26 Apr 2018, 11:02

+3 -0

Heard she is going to a firm with offices in saket - not CAM

Guested 27 Apr 2018, 03:58

+3 -0

PVR Cinemas?

Tikona 27 Apr 2018, 09:04

+3 -0

Trilegal? :D

Melucky 26 Apr 2018, 11:03

+0 -0

Kian your website does not have any prizes or lucky draws for the commentors not fair. We share vast experience with u.

Guest 27 Apr 2018, 10:40

+0 -0

SAM has already filled Akila's absence as the inside news is that SAM has already finalised a very senior and reputed lawyer as equity partner in Delhi office who will be joining with own team and books. Wait and watch to know the name. Official announcement will be made very soon next month. Seems no loss for SAM.

Legalbusiness 27 Apr 2018, 10:54

+1 -0

If that'a true then SAM will again have an upper hand and maintain its position in the market. Doesn't come as a surprise that SAM would sit ideal.

Detective Bhose 27 Apr 2018, 17:42

+8 -0

You meet me on Monday in Ludo. You can't be making mistakes like this. The word is 'idle' not ideal.

Rafa 27 Apr 2018, 10:59

+0 -0

Yes, have heard that a senior partner has been finalised and will be joining SAM soon. Who knows what's the truth but if true, Shroffs are quick at making the move.

Babulal 27 Apr 2018, 13:26

+0 -0

Na re. Not moved. Black merc very much in the parking lot.

Guest 27 Apr 2018, 10:46

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Didn't expect that SAM will so quickly find a strong replacement and as per the talks within SAM, a senior partner is joining Delhi office with his/her own team and will be heading M&A. There's a bigger news stored in for all of us than Akila's exit.

Guest 27 Apr 2018, 10:52

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It's a business for partners and senior partners to move from one firm to another especially when a firm is a family oriented firm and one can't rise beyond a certain level. AZB and Khaitan are more structured that way. But certainly SAM still remains SAM which is the most known and popular overseas as compared to any other law firm in India. Even SAM had taken away the star partners from.other tier-1 firms. It's all business.

Legally-mad 27 Apr 2018, 11:14

+0 -0

Why so much secrecy about it...definitely has to be someone who has either stronger or at least as strong books as Akila and certainly the experience otherwise her exit is a big blow to SAM.

Lol 27 Apr 2018, 11:44

+0 -0

Who cares man, this is an evergreen process in the legal market. One partner will come and another will go. Junior lawyers will keep slogging for some or the other partner. Have heardhear she's moved out with a few lawyers from her team and the remaining ones are completing their fate with the new partner.

Cactus 27 Apr 2018, 11:36

+0 -0

So many contemplations - Who knows the truth. But SAM will have to fill her space. Will they take a partner from AZB. CAM must be dreading the loss of another partner if taken by SAM. The remaining partners in SAM will have a good time as SAM cannot afford loss of another senior partner in near future.

Lol 27 Apr 2018, 11:40

+0 -0

All big firms must be trying to retain their senior partners so that they don't lose them to SAM now. Her exit is certainly a good news for other senior partners;) & more than her exit, the wait is to watch who will be replacing her in SAM!!!!

Go-ssip 27 Apr 2018, 11:57

+1 -0

SAM corp team needs a leader with more independent exposure and experience. They hardly have anyone other than the ones born and brought up there with no independence and little exposure outside the world of SAM. Seems it a family store with two-three munshis assisting the family.

Spicynews 27 Apr 2018, 13:39

+0 -0

That's true. Presently SAM Delhi doesn't have senior partners who have exposure of having worked with different teams and set of people. Major clients given to them are from Shroffs and their style of working is confined to SAM.

Monaco 27 Apr 2018, 14:05

+3 -0

Sam has few very good partners but yeah they do lack good female partners after exit of Akila Agarwal. Sam Delhi needs some one senior.

Guest8 27 Apr 2018, 14:16

+0 -2

How hurtful! stop it

Lol 27 Apr 2018, 17:00

+1 -1

It's a general discussion dude. Chill!! Nothing personal about anyone so just bandage the hurt.

Guest 27 Apr 2018, 14:24

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No man! Sam has partners who have worked with diff teams prior to joining SAM. But the difference between them and Shroffs is a lot esp in Delhi in terms of experience and reputation.

Lolo 27 Apr 2018, 14:20

+0 -0

Sam's silence will be followed by breaking news which will put rest to all the contemplations. Wait & watch guys! News is leaking out.

Go getter 27 Apr 2018, 17:26

+5 -1

Who all are going with Akhila? Any names? She must have taken the cream along with her and the waste must have been left behind.

Rafa 27 Apr 2018, 18:05

+0 -0

Yo! that's a point. We'll soon get the names.

Monaco 27 Apr 2018, 18:46

+0 -0

No one is waste. Every one has some or the other role to play. Few are brilliant and many are average and there do exist below average but that's the case in each and every organisation. Let's not judge bro.

Monaco 27 Apr 2018, 18:43

+1 -0

All these speculations are a waste of time. Everyone will eventually get to know about Akila's team and the new firm she's joining and her replacement at SAM. Until then just chill and let her team breath.

Balotelli 28 Apr 2018, 10:35

+3 -0

You do mean "breathe" right? The grammar in this trail of comments has been atrocious!

Burra 28 Apr 2018, 19:32

+12 -0

Dude do you read legally india to check on grammar lol, go read Shakespearean Sonnets in that case. Isn't there something known as typos when people are least concerned about the grammar but the content here? You must have found million typos n this page.

Triple S 28 Apr 2018, 09:52

+20 -0

Gopika Pant

Burra 28 Apr 2018, 19:26

+4 -0

Really ? Why would she join SAM ? I heard she has good independent practice since many years.

Merci 29 Apr 2018, 07:06

+0 -0

Who is she? Haven't heard about her

Hmm 30 Apr 2018, 05:21

+0 -0

See the link below:

https://www.legallyindia.com/tag/indian-law-partners

Guest 29 Apr 2018, 18:45

+8 -0

Gem of a person and a very senior and experienced lawyer.

kianganz 30 Apr 2018, 05:23

+2 -0

For what it's worth, I assume this is just speculation... I would be extraordinarily surprised by this, for one...

Surprise... 30 Apr 2018, 13:41

+3 -0

Will be surprised that such a senior lawyer who has been independent for so long will be joining SAM. Won't be surpised though that SAM would want to take her considering her reputation and experience will flow in. They would want to fill in the gap between other equity partners who are comparatively young and the mains.

Guest 30 Apr 2018, 13:45

+1 -1

Me too

Well Wisher 1 May 2018, 11:15

+1 -2

What most people do not know is that Gopika Pant was a partner with erstwhile AMSS in the late 90s before quitting and starting her own firm so the move may not be surprising although I wonder how their best friend Ashurst will feel about this.

BMW 5 Jun 2018, 05:17

+1 -0

Have you been surprised ? Have any news to share?

Rona 1 May 2018, 07:17

+5 -0

It will be great if young lawyers are trained under such experienced and senior partners. Good move for both.

BMW 5 Jun 2018, 05:14

+0 -0

Yes, provided this news is true. People trained under her are doing pretty good and she can train more lawyers. And the lawyers in her firm will get larger platform at SAM.

Raja babu 7 May 2018, 16:59

+0 -0

Six month gardening. AA is growing flowers while awaiting her shorter commute to Saket. Okhla will soon be a thing of the past.

Guest 15 May 2018, 10:33

+2 -0

What is the news on this? Why no comments from any party ?

Caps malfunctioning 25 May 2018, 13:50

+0 -0

DITTO

Updates pls 5 Jun 2018, 05:09

+2 -0

After so much of hungama, complete silence. Is SAM not able to rope in other big names in Delhi after what happened with Akila? Certainly a big blow to SAM.

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