Krishna Vijay Singh
Kochhar & Co.Kochhar & Co. has a geographically broad offering, representing a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in courts across India, as well as handling high-level investigations both domestically and internationally. The firm has expertise in fraud, corruption, government agency and police work, as well as data theft and asset tracing, working with major banks and global businesses. Experienced New Delhi-based criminal and fraud practitioner Rohit Kochhar leads the team alongside Gurgaon’s Krishna Vijay Singh, with both representing a wide range of major clients in cross-border fraud and financial crime cases. Also in Gurgaon, Manish Dembla handles internal investigations and corporate malfeasance cases, Pradyuman Sewar is noted for his work with the CBI and on economic crime matters, and senior associate Nachiketa Goyal represents clients in diverse industries in litigation and arbitration relating to corporate crime.
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- 'What sets Kochhar & Co. apart is their unwavering dedication to not only providing legal expertise but also cultivating a deep understanding of the intricate nuances within each case and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions.'
- 'Krishna Vijay Singh and Nachiketa Goyal exhibit a blend of expertise, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and their collaborative ethos truly differentiates them from the rest.'
- 'Great team. Very professional in their approach. Always trying to help resolve issues rather than take it for litigation, very considerate towards clients who may be going through a rough phase. Excellent human touch.'
- 'Very much hands-on team with a wealth of experience in white-collar crime matters and bribery-related investigations. The team stands out for bridging the gap between Indian law and the international business perspective, whilst having a keen eye out for business rationale.'
- 'At the forefront is Krishna Vijay Singh, whose expertise and experience make him the go-to person for these types of mandates. His number two, Nachiketa Goyal is worth mentioning too; a very hard working and skilled lawyer who is extremely responsive. The two of them scrambled a team overnight that handled a major matter very diligently.'
- 'Good people and their ability to build on practical issues using legal basis.'
- 'Prompt at responding. Knowledgeable, respectful in their disposition and places the client's requests first.'
- 'Krishna Vijay Singh and Pradyuman Sewar are some of the team members that I have worked with, led by Mr Rohit Kochhar. They are all knowledgeable in their respective fields and open to understanding client's requirements. They are efficient and good in delivering quality results.'
Key clients
- Avery Dennison
- CMA CGM Asia Shipping Pte. Ltd.
- Desmet Ballestra
- Dow Jones & Company
- Eli Lilly
- Everonn Education
- Falck
- Ford
- Maersk
- Maersk Global Service Centres (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Optum
- Regus Eversun Business Centre
- Sohail Khan Productions
- VSL Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Wells Fargo Bank
Work highlights
- Represented CMA CGM in a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court of India against the order of the Karnataka High Court dismissing the criminal writ petition for quashing of the criminal complaint filed by Union of India for alleged offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including sections 280 and 304A before Judicial Magistrate First Class-II at Mangalore (JMFC-II).
- Represented VSL Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its directors in five separate revision petitions challenging the summoning order passed by the Ld. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Next Gen Pharma India Pvt. Ltd.
- Representing a famous Indian actor and his production house before police in various states of India in investigations being conducted against Blue Fox for having induced public to invest in its schemes.
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Rohit Kochhar, Krishna Vijay Singh