The Newsletter’s second special issue: HSA, Luthra, S&R and R.I.P. CB's DB Engineer

Friday, 10 June 2016 By Legally India Newsletters

A sleeping giant awakens after some rest

This week we have some exclusive news on HSA going full-steam ahead, an unreported S&R star hire (and why I think it could be one of the best-placed firms if the foreigners ever come), and a little bit of gossip on what Luthra & Luthra has been up to the last few years.

Before we start with this week’s share of gossip, micro-scoops and all the big news stories you may have missed, I want to thank all of you subscribers from the bottom of my heart for signing up and supporting Legally India.

Response and interest has been even greater than anticipated, and all your emails and messages have been given us much joy here at LI.

But first, we’ll unfortunately start out this week with some very sad news

Dadi Bejonji Engineer, Crawford Bayley & Co senior partner, legend of the law firm world and mentor to generations of lawyers, passed away on 30 May. He was 82 years old. Heartfelt condolences to his colleagues, wife and family.

Lawyers of his stature are unfortunately becoming rarer and rarer.

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Comments

Ex CB 11 Jun 2016, 03:04

+1 -0

We will miss you Mr Engineer. Your humour, genial personality and the Titan you will always be to those of us who had the privilege of working with you. RIP Sir.

EX CB 11 Jun 2016, 05:56

+5 -0

RIP Mr. Engineer. We will miss you.
Now who else is there, except Mr. Asher...
Big time now for following new age law firms and do some structural reform!

vanquish 11 Jun 2016, 10:14

+6 -2

There are only 4 Equity Partners at CB now: Mr. R.A.Shah, Mr.H.C.Asher, Mr.D.C.Shroff and Mr. Sanjay Asher.
Partner promotions happen at CB every 21 yrs is what i read on LI somewhere so not sure when thats going to happen!!

Gaurav Channa 12 Jun 2016, 04:32

21 years, Seriously! That is really great! Other Managing Partners should learn something from CB, how they are holding the control since last 21 years. What about their team? However, never heard about any transaction by first three or their name in any league table.

Ex CB 12 Jun 2016, 07:37

I am not asking about leaving legends, Asking about work!

vanquish 12 Jun 2016, 10:50

+2 -3

they have been around since decades!
2 of them are in their 80's. CB has more litigation matters than any of the top firms though!
You will rarely find their names in any league table. All of them are legends in their own right, CB does not have any HR or PR as it functions the old fashioned way.

EX CB 12 Jun 2016, 11:32

+0 -0

Litigation matters since decades!

21 Years 12 Jun 2016, 04:43

Even, US also change their heads in every 10 years, with second term.

request 11 Jun 2016, 18:27

+0 -1

Kian, please do a write up on DB Engineer.. It would definitely be an eye opener for many ppl in law firms with a stereotyped outlook, including myself.. Pls consider it.

request 11 Jun 2016, 18:32

Kian, u must be busy watching Euro cup..

kianganz 11 Jun 2016, 19:18

Yes, would like to do a full obituary, have reached out to some people to speak to already.

But no, I wasn't watching football, I was watching The Breakfast Club if you must know :)

vanquish 12 Jun 2016, 10:57

Please do a full obituary, Kian. Mr. Engineer was also included as 'Senior Statesman' in the recent Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific guide in Dispute Resolution which came as a surprise since Mr.R.A.Shah was handling more matters, atleast in CB.
Another CB Senior Partner Mr. Maniar expired 2yrs back, don't recollect that being reported much either. He used to specialize in IPR.

100 20 Jun 2016, 12:47

Not sure how many people are aware about this but Crawford Bayley completes 100 years !! I wonder if they have any celebrations in store.

request 11 Jun 2016, 20:23

Ha ha I was jus trying to bring your attention !! I will be looking forward for the obituary..

request 11 Jun 2016, 20:25

U watching the breakfast club n not watching football is breaking the stereotype..

Guest 13 Jun 2016, 03:52

surprised to see no reporting on justice karnan

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