Khaitan & Co has hired partner Ganesh Prasad in Bangalore from Amarchand & Mangaldas, as part of an effort to focus more on South India.

With more than 11 years of experience in M&As and private equity, Prasad has also advised clients on technology law, acquisition and  structured financing, real estate, employment and taxation. According to a Khaitan press release, he will be playing a “significant role in developing the corporate practice of the firm, with a special focus on strengthening the firm’s practice in South India.”

In addition, Raj Panchmatia has joined Khaitan as an associate partner. Panchmatia, who will be based in Khaitan’s Mumbai office, has more than 10 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution.

“On behalf of the firm, I am delighted to welcome Ganesh and Raj to the Khaitan & Co fold,” said Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, Khaitan partner, in a statement. “Their practice is an excellent fit, and has strong synergies with the growth strategy of Khaitan & Co in all offices. Our new partners bring with him some vital and specialist experience, and we are confident this will not only help maintain the firm's momentum, but build on its rapidly increasing reputation.”

Prasad’s arrival has taken the number of partners at Khaitan to 55. ALB

Ranajit Dam is Southeast Asia Editor at ALB. Follow him on Twitter: @RanajitDam_ALB.