Khaitan & Co LLP

The white-collar crime team at Khaitan & Co. is highly sought after by major corporations, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and boards of directors for its extensive experience in complex regulatory and enforcement matters. The team is well equipped to handle internal investigations involving allegations of fraud, financial mismanagement, ESG violations, insider trading, and bribery, and also represents clients in criminal trials, appellate proceedings, and compliance-related matters. The group is under the joint leadership of Avik Biswas, who regularly assists with internal investigations, anti-bribery policies and compliance frameworks; Manavendra Mishra, who is active in cross-border disputes as well as internal, statutory and whistleblower investigations; Rajiv Bhatnagar, recognised for his work in fraud, bribery and money laundering investigations; Susmit Pushkar, who acts for corporates and HNWIs in enforcement investigations and prosecutions; and Vinay Joy, noted for his experience in investigations arising from whistleblower complaints and involving allegations of fraud and misconduct against senior officials. Atul Shanker Mathur stands out for his strong track record in corporate crime investigations and prosecutions initiated by the Indian authorities, while Rithika Reddy, dual-qualified in California and India, is a key member of the team focusing on investigatory and compliance matters.