Samvad Partners has hired Savani Gupte as a partner in Mumbai’s disputes team from Khaitan & Co, where she had been a principal associate.

The GLC Mumbai 2011 graduate specialises in arbitration and litigation work, and is a qualified Bombay solicitor.

Gupte is Samvad Partners' 17th partner.

In a statement, partner Poornima Hatti commented: “She will be a strong addition to the firm and strengthen our disputes capability in Mumbai.”

Gupte added: “Samvad has carved a unique space in the legal sphere where focus on excellence goes hand in hand with ensuring professional growth of its team. I am delighted to be a part of Samvad’s journey ahead and to have the opportunity to further grow its dispute resolution practice.”