BackThe Practice
The growingly complex framework of criminal laws and rising prosecutions associated with white collar crime are increasing risks associated with running ever-complicated businesses in India. We advise our clients on all aspects of such criminal investigations and proceedings, whether at an institutional or individual level.
Execution
White collar crime in India usually find its genesis in anti-bribery and corruption laws; corporate and accounting fraud; insider trading; data privacy, protection and security; global statutes such as FCPA, UKBA; corporate compliance; and money laundering. We have extensive experience in representing clients in white collar crime matters both at a preventative and prosecution stages.
The Khaitan Advantage
Our white collar crimes practice division advises numerous domestic and international clients. We help them conduct internal audits and create appropriate risk mitigation strategies, defence in investigations, criminal trials and appellate proceedings before courts, corporate investigations and general advisory in relation to wrongdoings attributed to promoters and other employees, proceedings to protect personal liberty, blacklisting proceedings and cancellation of contracts.
Clients appreciate the firm's high levels of partner involvement. As one source explains, "the firm sees to it that a senior partner is designated for the deal and is always available for solving issues."
Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific, 2018Key Contacts
Key Deals
Global manufacturer of Ductile Iron Pipes
Advising on the matter pertaining to allegations of criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in relation to the allocation of Parbatpur Coal Block in 2005. The matter is at the stage of investigation.
read more +Investment Banking and Brokerage firm
Providing legal advice and assessment of certain fraudulent activities carried out by an employee involving the siphoning of funds to move to his personal accounts in India and to invest in various enterprises in India and abroad.
read more +An MNC in the printing and press industry
Providing legal advice and assessment on internal investigation, assisting internal investigation, suggesting next steps and strategy to be adopted.
read more +Global low-cost airline
Providing legal advice on the ongoing investigation and various issues relating thereto.
read more +A global pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing company
Advising in relation to allegations of fraud, money laundering by the Enforcement Directorate arising out of defaults in payments of loan taken from public sector banks.
read more +Leading printers and publishers
Advising the client in its internal corporate investigation relating to bribery, money laundering, corporate fraud, bid rigging, etc.
read more +A global player in power transmission and infrastructure
Advising on the ongoing investigation and various issues relating thereto.
read more +A global security and aerospace company
Advising in relation to post-charge sheet investigation relating to allegations of bribery by public servants on the purchase of certain helicopters by the Government.
read more +Insights
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Implications of the DOJ’s Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program on Indian Businesses
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Quick Overview: Conducting Internal Investigations in India
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The Legal Privilege Uncovered
read more + 07 Feb '24 -
The International Investigations Review - India Chapter
read more + 14 Dec '18
Awards
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Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific - Ranked as Tier I Law Firm 2023
Firm Award
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Avik Biswas
Partner, Bengaluru
Employment, Labour and Benefits, Ethics & Investigations, White Collar Crimes
Manavendra Mishra
Partner, Mumbai
Dispute Resolution, White Collar Crimes, International / Domestic Arbitration
Diwakar Maheshwari
Partner, New Delhi
Dispute Resolution, Restructuring and Insolvency, White Collar Crimes
Rajiv Bhatnagar
Partner, New Delhi
Dispute Resolution, White Collar Crimes, Corporate and Commercial
Anand Mehta
Partner, Mumbai
Corporate and Commercial, Privacy and Data Protection, White Collar Crimes
