K Law de facto Delhi head Pradeep Ratnam, partner Parul join Kochhar

Kochhar & Co has hired two K Law Delhi partners – Pradeep Ratnam, who effectively headed its office in the city, and Parul Verma; both specialise in banking and finance.

Verma and Ratnam had both joined very recently.

Ratnam had moved to K Law in 2016 from Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS), where he was general counsel (GC).

He is a 1997 NLSIU Bangalore graduate.

Verma, a 2010 GGSIP University graduate, had joined K Law as an associate partner around 2017, becoming partner in April 2020.

She had previously worked at HSA, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and InterGlobe Hotels Private Limited.

We have reached out to K Law, Kochhar and Ratnam for comment.

A Kochhar spokesperson has confirmed their joining.

Mumbai-headquartered K Law had seen a number of partner departures in Delhi during Ratnam’s tenure (as well as nationally more recently in a mass break-away).

Pradeep RatnamWork historyFrom: Jun 2016: Senior Partner , Krishnamurthy & Co. (New Delhi)May 2012 – Jun 2016: Group General Counsel, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limitef (Mumbai)May 2009 – Apr 2012: Legal Director, IDFC Alternatives (Mumbai)Nov 2007 – Apr 2009: Associate, White and Case (London)Jan 2006 – Oct 2007: Associate, Allen and Overy LLP (London)Mar 2001 – Dec 2005: Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills (London)Education1986 – 1992: The Doon School, Indian School Certificate , 1998 – 1999: University of Warwick, Master of Laws – LLM, Law in Development1992 – 1997: National Law School of India University, Bachelor of Laws – LLB, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities LawParul VermaWork historyFrom: Sep 2020: Partner, Kochhar & Co.From: Apr 2020: Partner, Krishnamurthy & Co. (K Law)From: Jun 2018: Associate Partner, Krishnamurthy & Co. (K Law) (Delhi Area)Jul 2017 – Jan 2018: Consultant, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Delhi)Mar 2017 – Jun 2017: Senior Associate, HSA Advocates (Delhi)Jul 2012 – Feb 2017: Legal Counsel, InterGlobe Hotels Private LimitedJun 2010 – Jul 2012: Associate, M/s. M.V.KINI & CO. (Delhi)Education2005 – 2010: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, BA.LL.B, Legal

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