Commenting on his new role, Moksha Bhat said, “I am grateful to my partners for this opportunity. I look forward to working with my colleagues in this role as we take the firm forward on its growth journey.”

Anand Prasad, Senior Partner, AP & Partners, said: “Moksha will make an excellent first managing partner for the firm. It was time to move from an informal manner of management to a formal structure, and hence the decision. Moksha knows the firm from the time we set it up and the partnership knows that he will do a great job. Our very best to him.”

Moksha has a broad corporate law practice, focusing on in-bound and out-bound M&A transactions, joint ventures, strategic and financial investments, and private capital investments, said AP& Partners.

He advises a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, venture capital and private equity funds, and senior executives across various sectors, including infrastructure, TMT, and energy. Moksha is qualified to practice in India and New York,  AP & Partners said.

Lagna brings over 13 years of deep expertise in these areas, having worked at leading law firms including P&A Law Offices, J. Sagar Associates (JSA), and most recently as Partner at Chandhiok & Mahajan.

At AP & Partners, Lagna will lead and grow the firm’s competition and data practice, advising clients on a wide range of matters including merger control filings, antitrust investigations, and strategic compliance. She will also play a key role in bolstering the firm’s data privacy and protection advisory services, especially in light of India’s evolving data regulatory framework.

“I’m excited to be joining AP & Partners at a time when regulatory frameworks around competition and data are rapidly evolving,” said Lagna Panda. “The firm’s collaborative approach and forward-thinking mindset make it the right platform to help clients navigate this complex and dynamic space.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Lagna to the partnership. Her deep experience in regulatory and competition matters will be a valuable asset to our clients, especially as they navigate the increasingly complex intersections of law, data, and digital strategy,” said Arjun Sinha, Partner, AP & Partners.

This appointment reflects AP & Partners’ continued investment in building a future-ready practice that aligns with the rapid changes in India’s regulatory and digital landscapes.