White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 2
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+91 22 6636 5000Chambers Review
Khaitan & Co has expertise in the representation of multinational corporations and individuals in criminal proceedings. The team handles a wide variety of matters with a focus on bribery, fraud and money laundering issues, with specialist knowledge of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It also advises on internal investigations and compliance issues as well as enforcement actions. The firm is particularly noted for advising on investigations by such government agencies as the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate and Serious Fraud Investigation Office. The team is active in advising clients in the technology, manufacturing and banking sectors, among others. Flipkart, T K Elevator and Usha Martin are among its clients.
Work Highlights
- Khaitan & Co represented Uber before the Magistrate Court and Delhi High Court in a matter relating to an allegation by the Transport Department that it was canvassing taxis in Delhi without a licence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Khaitan & Co do thorough work and know their subject well."
"The advice is proactive and also well researched. They are able to understand the business dynamics as well as legal aspects."
"Khaitan & Co do thorough work and know their subject well."
"The advice is proactive and also well researched. They are able to understand the business dynamics as well as legal aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Manavendra Mishra is based in Mumbai and is well versed in white-collar investigation and enforcement matters, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He often assists clients with Enforcement Directorate and First Information Report matters.
"His strength is his strategic approach. He is very well connected around the world and understands what is going on in other countries. That strategic insight and ability of his is second to none. He will both go to court and do the litigation side of things and can also close investigations so has a real dexterity to his ability in white-collar crime."
"He is a hardcore negotiator and doesn't give up with his clients. He has a knack for making the story convincing for the judge and will get his relief."
Ranked Lawyers at
Khaitan & Co
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