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Khaitan & Co fields an employment, labour and benefits practice that is well-equipped to support the firm's domestic and international corporate clients. The firm's employment team handles a variety of complex issues such as the exit of key employees, disputes with trade unions and disciplinary proceedings. The team also advises on drafting employment policies as well as employee transfers and employee incentive plans.
Work Highlights
- Khaitan & Co advised Infosys on transfer of employees in relation to the agreement for purchasing Danske IT and Support Services India, as part of an outsourcing arrangement with Dankse Bank.
Strengths
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"Khaitan & Co is very flexible and willing to accommodate the client's needs and expectations."
"Khaitan is well-equipped, with different subject matter experts to deal with different scenarios."
"Khaitan & Co is very flexible and willing to accommodate the client's needs and expectations."
"Khaitan is well-equipped, with different subject matter experts to deal with different scenarios."
Notable Practitioners
Avik Biswas is based in Bengaluru, where he handles the full range of complex employment issues, such as whistleblower complaints, nationwide workforce restructuring and litigation. He also stands out for his international clientele and will often advise on their operations in India.
Anshul Prakash is based in Mumbai and assists with compliance matters and a wide range of business activities such as workforce reorganisation and employee exits.
"Anshul isvery knowledgeable with a very good idea of what the client wants and expects. He is extremely responsive and delivers practical, succinct advice."
"Anshul is extremely professional. He takes a a business-risk focussed approach and is very dependable and always approachable."
Vaibhav Bhardwaj provides advice and assistance on matters such as preparation of employment documentations and other internal employment policies, as well as the labour aspects of mergers.
"Vaibhav provided advice that was pragmatic, clear and presented in a user-friendly way."
"Vaibhav has been practical, available at all times when we needed him and has helped us in any crisis we have had."
Vinay Joy is a Bengaluru-based partner at the firm. He boasts a broad practice which spans labour and employment law audit advice to internal harassment investigation.
"Vinay has been an essential external counsel for the company on various employment matters wherein he has demonstrated his role as subject matter expert and provided appropriate counsel services."