Chandhiok & Mahajan brings back Mohana Nijhawan to Restructuring team
The leading full-service Indian law firm, Chandhiok & Mahajan, has announced the reappointment of Mohana Nijhawan as Counsel in its Restructuring & Insolvency practice in New Delhi, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in complex insolvency, restructuring, and dispute resolution matters.
Mohana Nijhawan is a seasoned insolvency and disputes lawyer with over a decade of experience across insolvency and bankruptcy law, litigation, and complex dispute resolution. In her new role, she will support the firm’s growing Restructuring & Insolvency practice, advising on distressed asset matters, insolvency resolution processes, and contentious proceedings before various judicial forums.
Prior to rejoining Chandhiok & Mahajan, she was part of the Insolvency & Restructuring team at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and the Disputes team at L&L Partners. Over the course of her career, she has advised banks, financial institutions, committees of creditors, resolution professionals, administrators, and resolution applicants on high-profile insolvency matters.
She has extensive experience appearing before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), the Supreme Court of India, and various High Courts, handling complex litigation strategy and insolvency resolution proceedings. Her notable matters include insolvency proceedings involving Reliance Group Companies, Aircel Cellular Limited, Future Retail Limited, Videocon Industries Limited, Aviom India Housing Finance Private Limited, and Jyoti Structures Limited.
Pooja Mahajan, Managing Partner and Head of the Restructuring & Insolvency Practice at Chandhiok & Mahajan, said,
“We are delighted to welcome Mohana back to Chandhiok & Mahajan. Her strong technical capabilities, deep sectoral experience, and proven track record across some of India’s most significant restructuring and insolvency mandates make her an invaluable addition to our team. Mohana’s return reflects our continued commitment to strengthening our practice with exceptional talent to meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
On her reappointment, Mohana Nijhawan said,
“I am delighted to return to Chandhiok & Mahajan. C&M’s market-leading Restructuring & Insolvency practice is known for its strategic depth, technical excellence, and ability to handle the most complex matters. Just as importantly, the firm’s culture of collegiality, trust, and kindness makes it a truly special place to build and grow.”
The reappointment underscores Chandhiok & Mahajan’s continued focus on strengthening its Restructuring & Insolvency practice and enhancing its bench strength to support clients in India’s evolving insolvency and restructuring landscape.
Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) is a leading fullservice law firm in India, recognised for delivering highquality, bespoke legal solutions across core practice areas including competition law, insolvency and restructuring, dispute resolution, corporate, real estate, banking and finance, capital markets, and data privacy and cybersecurity.
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