Compared to some years ago when the Indian legal market was dominated by big names, we are now seeing the emergence of cutting-edge boutique law firms that are rivalling the former expertise and client service. Leaders from three such firms speak to ALB about their firms’ strategies, the impact of the pandemic and their future plans.

Darshan Upadhyay, Shyam Pandya, Amit Manubarwala and Bhavin Gada, erstwhile private equity partners at Indian firm Economic Laws Practice, have left to set up a boutique firm in Mumbai.