Delhi sees a shift in legal landscape as LKS executive partner transitions to AZB firm
AZB & Partners, a leading Indian law firm, has made strategic additions to its team with the hiring of three experienced lawyers. Aarthi Sivanandh, Sarah Jayne Rufus, and Ajay Singh Solanki have joined the firm, bringing their diverse expertise to strengthen AZB & Partners' capabilities.
Aarthi Sivanandh has been appointed as a corporate partner in Chennai, joining from J Sagar Associates. With over a decade of experience in corporate law, she will contribute significantly to the firm's practice.
Sarah Jayne Rufus, an aviation lawyer, has joined AZB & Partners in Mumbai. She previously worked for airline IndiGo and will bolster the firm's aviation practice.
Ajay Singh Solanki, a labour expert, has joined the team in Mumbai, having worked at Nishith Desai Associates. His addition will reinforce AZB & Partners' labour law practice.
Sudish Sharma, another seasoned corporate lawyer, has been hired as a partner in Delhi. He boasts over 20 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on M&A, foreign investments, joint ventures, collaborations, restructurings, and due diligence. Prior to joining AZB & Partners, Sudish Sharma was an executive partner at Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, and before that, he headed Fox Mandal's corporate team. He began his career at Khaitan & Co in 2000.
These additions mark the fourth lateral partner hire this year for AZB & Partners. The firm now has 57 partners in Delhi.
While specific information about the latest lateral partner hires at AZB & Partners in 2021 could not be found, the firm is known for its commitment to hiring talented legal professionals and its involvement in various legal practices. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it would be best to consult legal news sources or the firm's official announcements from that period.
With these new hires, AZB & Partners continues to grow its team, providing its clients with even more comprehensive legal services. The firm welcomes Aarthi Sivanandh, Sarah Jayne Rufus, and Ajay Singh Solanki to its ranks. They join a growing team that is committed to delivering exceptional legal services to its clients.
Aarthi Sivanandh, with her extensive background in corporate law, will enhance AZB & Partners' financial and business strategies as a corporate partner in Chennai. Sudish Sharma, with his expertise in M&A, foreign investments, and labour law, will incorporate his skills in the firm's finance and careers departments.
