Parvathy Tharamel
Partner - Labour and Employment
Prevention of Sexual Harassment | Workplace Investigations | Employee Separations | Business Transfers | Due Diligences | Audits | Advisory
Overview
Parvathy is a Partner in the Labour and Employment practice at Trilegal with over 10 years of work experience, with a strong focus on POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) compliance and workplace investigations.
Parvathy has independently conducted and overseen high-profile sensitive investigations, and successfully gathered evidence to corroborate allegations of sexual harassment, conflict of interest, fraud, discrimination, and retaliation. She is an expert in unearthing evidence, leading in-person interrogations with complainants, witnesses, and the accused, while strategically managing communications throughout the process. Through her hands-on approach, she has helped clients in addressing grievances and managing employee exits seamlessly and minimizing disputes.
In addition to her POSH and investigation expertise, Parvathy is a key advisor in structuring business transfers, carrying out employment due diligences and audits, assessing potential financial exposure for historic labour related non-compliances and resolving issues through structured game plans. She has worked with high profile private equity firms and clients in the technology, banking and financial services sector on complex transactions involving employee movements. She has also advised clients on matters relating to employee benefits and other labour aspects ranging from recruitment till cessation of employment.
Parvathy has also advised clients on matters relating to employee benefits and other labour aspects ranging from recruitment till cessation of employment. Her work has been recognized by leading international legal publications, which highlighted that she is “well-versed in handling employment law aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions.” She has also been listed as “a key contact in Mumbai, recommended for matters relating to employee benefits, business transfers, and restrictive covenants.” Notably, she was the only Indian lawyer featured in a global list of 40 employment lawyers in 2023.
Over the years, Parvathy has contributed to various renowned international legal publications including Bloomberg BNA, Lexology, the International Bar Association, Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry etc.
She has also been a speaker at various conferences and webinars, including the ELA Asia Pacific Employment Law Year in Review, IBM-Roundtable etc.
Education
- BSL LL.B., ILS Law College, Pune;
- Master of Business Laws, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Admissions
- Bar Council of Karnataka
Select representative clients/matters
Advised/Represented the following key clients:
- Blackstone, in conducting due diligence and advising in its acquisition of a majority stake in Quality Care India Ltd.
- Danske Bank, on considerations under employment law in connection sale of Indian subsidiary to Infosys and transfer.
- Swiggy, on employment aspects in its acquisition of Lynks Logistics, one of India’s largest tech-driven FMCG retail distribution company.
- A world leading online payments company, in investigating multiple claims of workplace harassment, misconduct and conducting domestic inquiries.
- Prosus, Bank of America, Accenture, agilon, Optiver, PayPal, Twitter, Micron, on various employment matters including structuring policies, employee benefits etc.
Recognition
- Regional Chair Next–Gen Asia Pacific for Employment Law Alliance (2025)
- “Next Generation Partner” in Labour and Employment by Legal 500 (2025)
- “Rising Star” in India for Labour and Employment by Legal 500 (2023 and 2024)
- “Tomorrow’s Leader” by International Employment Lawyer (2023)
- Certificate of Appreciation from the World Bank Group (2021)
