A new year brought new hires for India’s legal market. Dentons Link Legal, ANM Global, Emerald Law Offices, and Kochhar & Co continued their hiring streaks, while Rajaram Legal, SKV Law Offices, and AKS Partners also welcomed new additions.

Delhi-based disputes boutique AKS Partners has expanded its Asian footprint with a new office in Dubai, becoming at least the fifth Indian law firm to open in the Middle East finance hub this year.