K&S Partners has announced the promotion of Dr. Shachindra Pandey and Sudeshna Banerjee to Equity Partners, effective July 1, 2024.
Dr. Pandey and Ms. Banerjee come from the firm’s Patent and Trademark practices, respectively.
Dr. Pandey, based in Gurugram, brings nearly two decades of expertise in building IP profiles, with a focus on patent drafting and prosecution in life sciences, including bioprospecting, drug delivery, vaccines, and biotechnology.
Ms. Banerjee, based in Bengaluru, has over 20 years of experience excelling in trademark protection and enforcement in foreign jurisdictions, covering trademarks, copyrights, and geographical indications.
Jyoti Sagar, Chairman and Founder, congratulated the new Partners, stating:
“Their elevation is a recognition of their significant contributions to the firm and demonstrates our commitment to building a consistently high-performing team delivering best-in-class legal services.”
Ravi Bhola, Managing Partner, remarked:
“We are excited to welcome our newly elected Partners. Their business acumen and innovative approaches help our clients succeed.”
With these elevations, the total number of Equity Partners at K&S Partners rises to 27.
Managing Partner Ravi Bhola further added:
“The broad geographical, practice, and cultural mix of the firm’s partnership ensures we bring diverse perspectives combined with deep local insights and legal expertise to help our clients make informed decisions in uncertain times. We will continue to strengthen leadership in complex domains that will benefit our clients.”