Khaitan & Co celebrates centenary, Firm unveils new logo and launches book on the history of the firm

Indian law firm, Khaitan & Co celebrated its centenary at a glittering ceremony in suburban Mumbai. The century old Khaitan & Co, which started with 3 partners from the Khaitan family now has over 300 lawyers, including 57 partners..Speaking on the occasion, Khaitan & Co Partner, Haigreve Khaitan started his speech with a quote the American poet Emily Dickenson. “We turn not older with years but newer every day”, Khaitan stated, going on to say that this line fully embodies what the firm stands for. Khaitan also spoke on the origns of the firm and how it was formed when a British prisoner told Khaitan’s great grandfather of the need for Indian lawyers! Khaitan went on to list the number of ways in which the firm has broken new grounds, including the fact that it was one of the first law firms to use electronic typewriters, have air-conditioned offices and the first law firm to outsource billing and accounting to a 3rd party..Khaitan also made note of the changing role of the firm from the license raj of the 1960’s to the post-liberalisation era of the last two decades. He was also grateful to the clients who attended the celebrations, some of whom have been with the firm since the firm’s inception itself..Ravi Kulkarni, Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co, said, “Witnessing the firm complete a 100 years and expand its presence in different cities of India, is indeed a heartwarming and rewarding experience and we hope to continue growing at this sustained pace for the coming years.”.Khaitan & Co revealed a new logo which was meant to represent, “solidarity, talent, competence and the ability to compliment the clients of the firm” as per the press release. “The new branding is not meant to be a mere change of colours but represents a renewed commitment and resolve in the new century towards setting new professional and service standards” said Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, Partner, Khaitan & Co..Along with the celebrations, the event also saw the unveiling of “Amicus Curiae” (pictured left) a book authored by Ms Aditi Roy Ghatakon on the origins and growth of the firm. The book was was unveiled by Mr Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra..This event saw healthy participation from both international and domestic lawyers in addition to the firm’s clientele and it’s own associates.