INDIA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Akshika Harikrishnan, Mohona Thakur and Nikhil Asrani Khaitan & Co Khaitan & Co was founded in 1911 and is one of India’s oldest and best-recognised full-service law firms. Its offices in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Singa - pore, and international country-specific desks give it a strong pan-Indian and overseas presence. The private client practice group at Khaitan & Co advises a range of national and international clients including large promoters, global Indian families, banks and fi - nancial institutions with respect to their private client
needs, trustees, family offices, and HNWIs. The high - ly ranked team at Khaitan & Co comprises profes - sionals with the necessary expertise and experience in areas like trusts, taxation, Wills and other testa - mentary instruments, obtaining probates, approvals from regulators, advice pertaining to corporate and securities laws and court-related dispute resolution. The team further draws upon its expertise in other areas of practice such as real estate and intellectual property.
Authors
Akshika Harikrishnan is a director in the private client and tax practice at Khaitan & Co with approximately 15 years of experience. She specialises in succession planning, family governance and structuring. She has
Nikhil Asrani is an associate in the private client practice at Khaitan & Co, with experience in estate planning and trust structuring. He advises clients on succession strategies, including drafting Wills, the creation
advised family businesses and HNWIs across India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Mauritius and the USA on family constitution and governance, trust and family office structures, internal restructuring, asset protection, cross-border planning and facilitating seamless transitions that help achieve long-term continuity and success.
and administration of trusts and family settlements. His work spans both domestic and cross-border estate planning, helping clients navigate legal and tax considerations to protect and transfer wealth efficiently.
Mohona Thakur is a principal associate in the private client practice at Khaitan & Co, with over nine years of experience advising HNWIs on
succession and estate planning. She specialises in Indian and cross-border estate planning, offering practical, tailored solutions. Her work spans regulatory frameworks, trusts, securities law, real estate, and corporate structures. With a strong interest in corporate law, she regularly assists non-resident Indians and international clients with cross-border structuring, enabling her to provide comprehensive and nuanced advice. Mohona’s approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs across diverse legal and financial landscapes.
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