Talwar Thakore grows to 11 with 2 partner promotions, incl first homegrown: Nidhi Rani, Priyanka Kumar

Nidhi Rani (l), Priyanka Kumar become TTA partners
Nidhi Rani (l), Priyanka Kumar become TTA partners

Talwar Thakore & Associates (TT&A) has elected counsel Nidhi Rani and Priyanka Kumar to become partners in the firm.

Rani had joined TT&A in 2010 directly after graduating from NLSIU Bangalore. She specialises in banking and finance, working in the practice alongside partners Sonali Mahapatra and Rituparno Bhattacharya.

She primarily advises lenders and borrowers on financings, as well as acquisition finance, structured finance and syndicated lending.

Kumar, a 2008 NLU Jodhpur graduate, had worked at TT&A since joining from Trilegal in 2014.

Kumar specialises in debt capital markets practice, including in international high yield and project bonds issuances. She has worked for lead managers on international debt offerings by Indian renewable energy companies and has also worked on financing and hedging deals.

Rani is the first completely home-grown partner at TT&A, having begun her career at the firm.

According to a statement from the firm, their elevation “represents the firm’s commitment to bringing through new leaders and growing our offering and ensuring continuing excellent service to clients”.

Talwar Thakore & Associates now has a total of 11 partners and 59 fee-earners after the elevations.

TT&A partner Sonali Mahapatra commented in a statement: “Having worked closely with Nidhi over the last decade, I am proud and excited to have her join the partnership. She brings new ideas, enthusiasm and a keen desire to deepen the high level of client service the firm is known for.”

Partner Rahul Gulati added: “Priyanka’s election is a testament to her commitment to the culture of excellence the firm believes in, and will help grow our already strong debt capital markets practice. She has been a big part of our success and I look forward to working with Priyanka to support Indian companies in accessing international and domestic bond markets.”

Their elevations take effect from 1 April 2021.

Nidhi RaniWork history From: Aug 2010: Associate, Talwar Thakore & Associates (Mumbai Area) May 2016 - Jun 2016: Secondee, Credit Suisse (Mumbai Area) Apr 2014 - Jun 2014: Secondee, Linklaters (London)Education 2005 - 2010: National Law School of India University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), LawPriyanka KumarWork history From: Apr 2019: Counsel, Talwar Thakore & Associates (TT&A) (Mumbai Area) From: Sep 2014: Managing Associate, TT&A (Mumbai) Feb 2010 - Aug 2014: Senior Associate, Trilegal (Mumbai) Jul 2008 - Jan 2010: Legal Manager, ICICI Bank (Mumbai)Education 2003 - 2008: National Law University, Jodhpur, B.B.A LL.B (Hons),

Comments

Pain-in-sula 23 Apr 2021, 14:21
+12 -1
Congratulations to Nidhi and Priyanka! Having with across both of them, can vouch for their excellence. Very happy to see TT&A's debt practice grow. Great bunch of lawyers

Any goss on what's the compensation like for newly minted partners?
Channa Bhatura 23 Apr 2021, 14:51
+8 -4
None of your beeswax!
Guest 23 Apr 2021, 17:34
+4 -23
At least 4-5cr a year
Guest 2 23 Apr 2021, 18:36
Troll
+13 -2
Comeon 4-5cr is peanuts. Must be 20-25 cr.
Darkseid 25 Apr 2021, 03:39
+0 -6
They get around 4cr a month bonus excluded

With bonus around 7cr I guess
Guest 23 Apr 2021, 16:10
+10 -8
Priyanka is a star
NLUJ 23 Apr 2021, 16:56
+1 -0
What would be the compensation like?
Guest 23 Apr 2021, 17:16
+11 -3
Pinka is truly a gem. Well deserved!
Guest 23 Apr 2021, 17:34
+5 -3
Some NLUJ mentions coming up in recent promotion stories. Good news and overdue.
Fooga 25 Apr 2021, 18:22
+4 -6
So TTA has caved in to the model adopted by so many firms of making lawyers up to partner because clients want to see a partner on the deal. [...]
Ex 26 Apr 2021, 03:47
+6 -5
That's not true at all. I have worked with both and found them to be extremely competent and have the ability and nous to manage high pressure deals independently with a team. Don't diss them man, they are trying to do the right thing by offering quality over and above anything in this market focused on just price.
Kuch Bhi Yaar 26 Apr 2021, 08:07
+4 -0
TT&A always has partner involvement... I think that's one of their USPs. Also, how do you know these guys didn't bring in clients, have sound leadership and technical skills, etc. etc.?
Salari 26 Apr 2021, 06:21
+3 -5
Salary is 65 lakhs for partners.