NAME: Bobby Chandhoke

LAW FIRM: DSK Legal

COUNTRY: India

PRACTICE AREAS: Dispute resolution

 

India’s seasoned commercial disputes specialist Bobby Chandhoke recently left L&L Partners to join DSK Legal. He wins our August lawyer of the month award for his remarkable move away from his former firm.

Chandhoke has been with L&L Partners since 1998 and was a senior partner before his departure. Widely regarded for his sharp business acumen, Chandhoke has a lengthy track record of handling domestic and international arbitrations as lead counsel. He has extensive experience in matters related to interim reliefs, emergency reliefs, as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign awards. Chandhoke is well-versed in the automobile, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, telecommunications, and media and entertainment industries.

Joining Chandhoke and leaving L&L Partners were 63 lawyers including 21 partners, bringing DSK Legal’s headcount to over 250. The crossover saga between the two firms has drawn wide attention across India’s legal landscape.