Law firms

DSK Legal has promoted Munaf Virjee, Maneesh Upadhyay, and Sagar Kadam to its partnership, with Pritha Jha and Vikrant Negi getting elevated to associate partner level.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has started a Bangalore office with ex-Omidyar Network India general counsel (GC) Karthik Krishnan Mahalingam as office head and national venture capital practice head.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas corporate partner Ashwath Rau has informed the partnership today that he would resign.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) beat 2015’s top three firms, and flew past Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas as well, to lead Mergermarket’s M&A value rankings this quarter (Q1).

Indian Law Partners (ILP) co-founding partner Piyoosh Gupta has started his own law firm PSG Legal, aiming to expand rapidly.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas principal associates Shyamali Singh and Harsh Maggon have joined AZB & Partners in Mumbai, with Singh becoming a partner and Maggon a counsel.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has promoted eight of its lawyers to partner with effect from 1 April, according to a press release:

Wadia Ghandy promoted five senior associates across Mumbai, Delhi and Pune to partner.

J Sagar Associates (JSA) has introduced the principal associate designation into its associate career track.