Acting for individual executives and multinational corporations, the full-scope HR and employment practice at Bharucha & Partners is noted for its expertise handling sensitive mandates and business-critical cases, including industrial disputes, internal investigations, and POSH compliance-related work. Managing partner Justin Bharucha co-heads the team and handles both advisory and contentious matters. Vandana Pai is the key name for corporate restructurings, business closures, and employee benefits. Bharucha and Pai jointly head the team from Mumbai. In Bengaluru, corporate expert Swathi Girimaji advises start-ups and established companies on regulatory employment issues and compliance.
Testimonials
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‘Their level of knowledge, engagement and interaction is of a high standard with an endeavour to provide timely and efficient response to the client.’
‘The team members are always willing and available to interact with the client.'
Key clients
- DJO Global India Healthcare Private Limited
- Cuddles Foundation
- Alchem International Private Limited
- Swami Divyanand Education Trust
- Flourish Ventures
- Firstsource Solutions Limited
- Girnarsoft Education Services Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Swami Divyanand Education Trust before the Supreme Court of India against an order of reinstatement of a workman.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin M. Bharucha, Vandana Pai