Lateral partner recruitment in the Indian legal market continued in the past month, with firms including Kochhar & Co, Samvad Partners and Chandhiok & Mahajan bolstering their ranks.

Dentons Link Legal gets its fourth lateral hire this year, while Burgeon Law, Chandhiok & Mahajan and Emerald Law Offices have boosted their partner ranks as well.

Delhi-headquartered law firm Chandhiok & Mahajan has opened an office in the southern city of Hyderabad, its fourth nationwide.

Indian boutique Chandhiok & Mahajan has appointed Sujoy Bhatia as a partner and head of corporate practice in Delhi. He joins from J. Sagar Associates.