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Mumbai, 31 March 2026:<\/span><\/span> Khaitan & Co, a leading full-service law firm, today announced the elevation of 49 members to leadership positions, with 17 members promoted to Partner and 32 to Counsel, reflecting the Firm’s continued focus on recognising excellence and championing leadership.<\/p>\n

Haigreve Khaitan, Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co<\/span> said, “Our new cohort of remarkable leaders represents the very best of what we signify as a Firm – excellence in practice, commitment to clients and leading with resilience. The elevation exemplifies their achievements over the years, as well as their future role in shaping teams, mentoring people, nurturing client relationships and defining the next chapter of the Firm’s journey. We are delighted to welcome them into the leadership group.”<\/p>\n

Amar Sinhji, Executive Director — Human Resources, Khaitan & Co<\/span>, added, “The new promotions highlight both the depth of talent within the Firm and the strength of our culture built over time – one that values merit, and creates clear pathways for growth and success. We remain focused on fostering an environment where our people can realise their potential, while contributing to the Firm’s long-term vision.”<\/p>\n

With these elevations, the Firm’s leadership now stands at 349. The appointments highlight the continued expansion of the Firm’s expertise and leadership across key practice areas. As the world undergoes rapid transformation, the Firm is uniquely positioned to provide the agile, deep-sector expertise and nuanced perspective that clients require to succeed in today’s volatile economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Khaitan & Co elevates 49 members to leadership roles, including 17 Partners and 32 Counsel, strengthening its leadership across key practice 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