Priyanka Desai and Jaideep Singh Khattar, formerly principal associates at Khaitan & Co, have established a boutique firm called The Fort Circle in Mumbai.

The firm specialises in dispute resolution, arbitration, white collar crime, real estate litigation, private client practice and corporate advisory.

Desai has also previously worked with K Ashar & Co, while Khattar’s earlier firms include Legasis Partners and Desai & Diwanji.

 

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