Sameena Chatrapathy

Sameena Eswari Chatrapathy, a Senior Partner at the Chennai office, is a core pillar of the firm and its Corporate, Transactional and Real Estate practice. One of the earliest members of the firm, she has been an integral part of its growth and journey, rising through the ranks over a remarkably short span through her unwavering dedication, legal acumen, and leadership. Her long-standing association with the firm is a testament to her commitment, integrity, and excellence in client service, making her one of the most respected and trusted advisors in the practice.

With over 18 years at the firm, she has played a key role in shaping its corporate practice, consistently advising domestic and international clients on complex private equity investments and cross-border acquisitions. Her experience spans the entire life cycle of high-value transactions, and she has led several pivotal deals across the healthcare, energy, and information technology sectors. As part of the Real Estate practise, she has advised a diverse clientele including real estate developers, family offices, and multinational corporations on establishing, occupying and registering real estate properties across India.

Among her various accolades, she has been ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Private Equity by Legal Era, recognised as a Notable Practitioner by Asia Law and IFLR1000, and featured in the IBLJ A-List of Top 100 Lawyers. Over the years, she has been honoured with numerous “40 under 40” awards, featured among the Top 5 by ASSOCHAM, Top 10 Influential Corporate/Commercial Lawyers by Business Today, and ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners for Corporate and Commercial (Asia Pacific).

• Banking and finance

• Corporate and M&A

• General business law

• Private equity

• Regulatory

• Agriculture
• Banking
• Consumer goods and services
• Energy
• Fisheries and aquaculture
• Food and beverage
• Gaming
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical and life sciences
• Real estate
• Technology and telecommunications
• Utilities