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Top law firms expand partner ranks as demand for expertise grows

Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, and JSA Advocates and Solicitors expand partner ranks by up to 20% in FY27.

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Top law firms expand partner ranks as demand for expertise grows

Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, and JSA Advocates and Solicitors expand partner ranks by up to 20% in FY27.

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India's law firms are expanding their partner ranks through a mix of promotions and hires, with top players such as Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Trilegal, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) reporting a 6-20% year-on-year increase in the number of partners across taxation, real estate, disputes, financing and capital markets divisions.

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