[Exclusive]: Ex-Khaitan and Tatva Partners set up Magnah Law Partners in Bangalore

Former Khaitan Partner Nalina Mayegowda and former Tatva Legal Partners Raghunath Ananthapur, R Vasudev, and Raghavi BS have come together to set up a law firm called Magnah Law Partners in Bangalore..On the decision to set up their own law firm, the partners commented,.“It often begins with an urge to contribute more and be able to do so with greater freedom and flexibility. As individuals, each of us intended to contribute more and channelize our capabilities in our respective practice areas. Interaction and discussion with like-minded people culminated in the decision to pursue this thought collectively..With each of the partners of the firm being in this profession for over 15 years, we identified the need for a full-service law firm; one that can leverage on our diverse experience and collective expertise to ensure effective solutions and services to meet clients’ requirements in the best possible manner. With diverse capabilities and shared values, the Firm is a manifesto to our passion and expertise.”.Nalina Mayegowda, who was until recently a Partner at the Bengaluru office of Khaitan & Co, specializes in litigation and dispute resolution. She has over 20 years of experience in civil and corporate litigation, along with significant exposure to arbitration and mediation..Prior to joining Khaitan, she was a Partner heading the dispute resolution practice at Poovayya & Co..Raghunath Ananthapur, R Vasudev, and BS Raghavi have recently left Tatva Legal..Raghunath Ananthapur advises in the areas of corporate law, technology, media and intellectual property, transactional, and advisory work. He has also advised investors and promoters in angel, venture capital, and private equity investments. Before joining Tatva, he was working with Dua Associates. He has previously also worked at Desai & Diwanji and Fox Mandal Little..R Vasudev and BS Raghavi have advised many real estate developers, land aggregators and real estate finance companies in complex matters..Vasudev primarily services clients related to the real estate industry. In his career spanning over 18 years, he has advised institutional and other lenders, investors, real estate developers, and end users of real estate products in hospitality, manufacturing, medical services, and IT&ITES sectors. He has earlier worked with Dua Associates from 2003 to 2010 and was thereafter with Tatva Legal till 2018..Raghavi has previously worked with Dua Associates and Khaitan & Co..Commenting on their decision to leave, Tatva Partner Dilip NK, said,.“We wish them well.”