Trilegal reinforces its market-leading Disputes Practice; invites two new partners to the team

The firm’s all-equity partnership grows to 144, reflecting a continued focus on strategic growth and long-term leadership

Mumbai, 6 June, 2025: Trilegal, a leading full-service law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two highly accomplished dispute resolution partners, Amit Jajoo and Sushmita Gandhi, augmenting its position as one of the most respected and high-performing litigation and arbitration practices. Their arrival signals the firm’s continued investment in high-stakes disputes and complex advocacy. Amit and Sushmita each bring almost two decades of experience representing global clients in critical matters spanning commercial litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Their practices align with Trilegal’s strategic focus on complex, cross-border, and industry-shaping disputes.

Nishant Parikh, Partner and a Member of the Management Committee at Trilegal, said, “Both Amit and Sushmita are fantastic lawyers with a reputation for getting results in high stakes dispute matters. They will fit in seamlessly with our team, and we warmly welcome them onboard. We look forward to working together with Amit and Sushmita.”

Nitesh Jain, Partner – Dispute Resolution Practice, Trilegal, said, “Amit and Sushmita’s experience, recognition, and strategic insight are truly exceptional. Their addition to our partnership not only strengthens our practice team but also enriches the depth of expertise we offer our clients. I am confident they will play a vital role in driving our market-leading practice forward.”

About the New Partners

Amit Jajoo is a seasoned disputes practitioner with a strong focus on domestic and international arbitration, particularly in complex commercial, shareholder, and technology-related matters. His litigation portfolio includes matters across white collar crimes, intellectual property, private client, and regulatory disputes, with significant experience in proceedings before SEBI/SAT and the Enforcement Directorate. He has handled several commercial and high-value company court cases, setting up leading precedents.    

Sushmita Gandhi brings deep experience in high-value disputes, including precedent-setting arbitration awards and complex multi-jurisdictional enforcement matters. Her arbitration practice spans domestic and international mandates in the construction, infrastructure, energy, and commercial sectors. In litigation, she is known for her work in banking and finance disputes, civil fraud, enforcement actions, and insolvency-related proceedings, acting for leading financial institutions, corporates, and resolution professionals.

A Milestone Year for Trilegal

Having built a strong legacy over 25 years, Trilegal remains focused on strategic, client-driven growth—expanding in line with evolving market demands and the increasingly complex needs of its clients. With a deep bench of 25 partners across offices in India, the Dispute Resolution team forms a critical pillar of the firm’s full-service offering. Trilegal continues to combine strong advocacy with commercial advisory depth, delivering solutions that align legal strategy with business priorities across sectors.

About Trilegal

Trilegal is a leading full-service law firm in India with over 25 years of experience, trusted for its in-depth expertise and client-centric approach. The firm advises a diverse set of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, global investment funds, major Indian conglomerates, domestic and international banks, technology and media giants, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. With more than 140 partners operating under a distinctive lockstep model, Trilegal is the largest equity partnership in the country. The firm retains over 1,100 professionals across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Gurugram offices.

Trilegal has consistently been recognised among India’s top-tier firms in leading legal directories such as Chambers & Partners (Asia Pacific and Global), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Benchmark Litigation. It has also earned several prestigious accolades, including being named Best Overall Law Firm by India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) 2025, Innovative Lawyers in Disputes & Crisis Management by the Financial Times (FT) Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards in 2025, M&A Firm of the Year by IFLR Asia-Pacific in 2024, Law Firm of the Year by Deal Volume at the VCCircle Awards in 2024, India Deal Firm of the Year at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) India Law Awards in 2023, and Best Law Firm to Work by Vahura in 2022.

For more information, please get in touch with Prakruti Jani | Mob: +91-9867868976 | BD@trilegal.com