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Rajinder Bassi

Global 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

4 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Rajinder Bassi was head of the international litigation and arbitration group in the London office and was the Assistant General Counsel for Europe and Asia. She has represented multi-national corporations, government entities, and high profile individuals in high stakes international arbitrations and litigations around the world. These cases have involved a wide range of complex subject matters, applicable laws, and venues and have covered many industry sectors including telecoms, energy, pharmaceutical and financial services. Rajinder also serves as an arbitrator. In addition, Rajinder has conducted white collar crime investigations on a global basis.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rajinder Bassi leads the firm's London international litigation and arbitration group and represents clients in a range of complex corporate and commercial disputes. She has particular experience advising clients in the private equity sphere.

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International Arbitration - UK

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Rajinder Bassi is head of Kirkland & Ellis's international litigation and arbitration group in London. She has extensive experience in international arbitration and is highly adept at acting in disputes held under ICC, DIFC and SIAC rules. She has particular expertise in Middle East-related disputes.

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Strengths

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Rajinder is excellent to work with.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Rajinder Bassi is an excellent, strong, and dependable litigator who can clearly cut through to the key issues.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
She's absolutely spectacular.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Rajinder Bassi is a true leader who inspires great confidence.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Rajinder is a very impressive partner and good at difficult commercial, multi-jurisdictional litigation. She good under pressure and well organised.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Rajinder works well under pressure and is organised.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide

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