Richa Chaturvedi Joins As Partner In Singapore Office Of Kochhar & Co. (The Firm)
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
8 Sep 2020 5:09 AM GMT
Kochhar & Co. (the Firm) is pleased to announce the joining of Ms. Richa Chaturvedi as a Partner in the Singapore office of the Firm. Primary areas of Richa's practice include Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Anti-Money Laundering and Taxation. With almost a decade of work experience with some of the leading corporate law firms in Singapore, Richa has in-depth understanding of the commercial landscape of the region which will augment the Firm's strength in Singapore. Her role will include advising and handholding Multinational and Asian Companies alike intending to invest or do business in India or the Middle-East.
Welcoming Richa to the Firm, Mr. Rohit Kochhar, Founding Member and Managing Partner, shared, "Singapore is the Asia-Pacific hub for numerous Fortune Global corporations, and several leading internal law firms. Richa's extensive experience in advising such companies and firms aligns perfectly with our vision to leverage the Kochhar Singapore office to provide seamless support to clients that wish to establish or expand their footprint in India, the UAE or other parts of the Middle-East. "
Richa is an Indian qualified lawyer, admitted as an advocate with the Bar Council of India and registered as a foreign lawyer with the Ministry of Law, Singapore. She holds a Master's Degree in International Business Law from the National University of Singapore, and is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AML). Her previous stint includes heading the India desk at a Singapore-China joint venture law firm.
Pleased to on-board the Firm at its Singapore Office, Richa said, "Singapore is regarded as one of the most dynamic global economies. Joining Kochhar & Co. at their Singapore office is an opportunity for me to carry forward their vision of providing top quality legal support to multinational clients in the region. At a time where several corporates are grappling with unprecedented challenges attributable to the pandemic, we are well positioned to provide holistic legal support to help them restructure their businesses in a practical and cost efficient manner. Being an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AML), I would also focus on building a niche practice related to advisory on anti-money laundering regulations, KYC rules and sanctions."
Kochhar & Co. is one of the leading and most pre-eminent corporate law firms in India, with a full-service presence in the six (6) prominent cities of India and overseas offices including Dubai and Singapore. The Singapore office specializes in providing full-service legal support to leading multinational corporations that run their businesses in the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East through the Lion City.
