Kochhar & Co. (“Firm”) is one of India’s pre-eminent corporate law firms.
With a full-service presence in seven (7) prominent cities namely New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad and Chandigarh and four (4) overseas offices – Dubai, Singapore, Chicago, and Toronto, Kochhar & Co. has a reputation for cutting edge legal expertise, clear and commercially driven advice, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ needs through delivering bespoke, sustainable, and innovative legal solutions.
We pride ourselves on adapting technology and international best practices to a deeply Indian business ethos; with an advisory philosophy that places sustainable legal solutions for our clients at its centre and core.
The Firm’s distinctive practice, which is now nearly three decades old, has its origins in the defining years that followed India’s pathbreaking economic liberalisation in 1991. Today, with more than 200 lawyers on board, the Firm represents a diverse range of clientele across practice areas, industries, and sectors.
Kochhar & Co. is the preferred law firm for some of the largest multinational and blue-chip corporations from North America, Europe and Asia including 65 of the Fortune Global 500 corporations.
The Firm’s Japan practice desk has, over the years, represented more than 100 prominent Japanese corporations in India, many of which are part of the Nikkei 225.
The Firm has an enviable domestic footprint and acts as counsel to several large and iconic Indian corporations across both the private and public sectors.
Kochhar & Co’s commitment to internationalism also draws from its foundational alliances with leading global law firm networks, defining its ability to provide seamless cross-border advice across all practice areas.
The belief I hold close to my heart is that nothing is impossible, and one’s accomplishments are limited only by self-imposed shackles. Therefore, what Nelson Mandela once said deeply resonates with me:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done”.
The Firm was established in 1994, a time when, in India, the practice of corporate law as we know today was still nascent and the conventional practice of law was largely confined to the corridors of Indian courts. Impelled by the potency of India’s watershed moment of economic reforms and the opportunities unleashed, I established the Firm with a vision to bridge the gap between the availability of efficient and quality-driven legal services and the demands of emerging India’s international clientele.
Today, we are proud that Kochhar & Co. is the first port of call for more than 65 of the Global Fortune 500 Corporations and behemoths of the Indian industry. With a bench strength of over 200 lawyers, including 52 partners, in ten (10) offices within India and overseas, I believe that Kochhar & Co. is well positioned to meet both the growing challenges and demands of doing business in India, in keeping with international standards.
While the Firm’s growth has exceeded expectations, our founding premise remains constant – that of legal support of the highest quality, matching our global peers but imbued with values that are uniquely Indian.
I thank each and everyone who has participated in our growth story – our employees, the attorneys, and the clients whose faith in us continues to be our guiding light.
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The founding of Kochhar & Co., in New Delhi, India.
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Gurgaon, our second office in Delhi NCR.
Inauguration of the Firm’s international presence with its overseas office in Atlanta (USA)
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Hyderabad, present Telangana.
Establishing the Firm’s presence in Singapore, its second overseas office.
Establishment of the Firm’s presence in Tokyo, Japan.
Entry into the Middle East by setting up an office in Dubai (UAE).
Granted a license by the Dubai Legal Affairs department to practice local UAE and DIFC laws.
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Chicago, USA.
Establishment of the office of Kochhar & Co. in Chandigarh, Punjab.
With 52 partners and over 200 lawyers from across geographies and diverse backgrounds, Kochhar & Co. is a cultural melting pot that blends the best of Indian values with a liberal and progressive international work culture.
Our Firm is defined by its core values of:
EMPATHY: Identifying with clients’ challenges by endeavouring to step in to their shoes.
EQUITY: Prioritising fairness and fair play, whilst doing what is right by our clients.
ETHICS: An uncompromising moral compass guiding all of our professional dealings and interactions. Our services are defined by the intrinsic solution-driven dynamism and pro-activeness of our lawyers, with special emphasis on the quality and clarity of legal advice, round-the-clock accessibility to our clients, and a constant striving to surpass our standards of overall professional excellence. The Firm’s distinctive work culture is characterised by:
Giving back to society is something that we at Kochhar & Co. feel deeply about. In addition to our attorneys’ involvement in charity and social causes of their choice, the Firm’s philanthropic arm, Kochhar Care Foundation, supports numerous social and welfare programs, especially initiatives in the fields of child rights and access to education. The Firm also extends pro-bono legal representation to those in need.
Kochhar & Co. is committed to upholding the principles of diversity, inclusiveness, and meritocracy at the workplace. Our vision of diversity goes beyond the stereotypes and extends to the diversity of mind, personality, individual and attitude. Our motto of ‘Positivity at work’ with its emphasis on conducive and collegiate work environment ensures that the presence, contributions, and perspectives of different often disparate groups of people are valued and integrated.
