Krishnamurthy & Co is an 85-lawyer firm with 10 partners spread over offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai. The full-service firm is headed by founder and managing partner, Naina Krishna Murthy. “They are very responsive to clients’ requirements and knowledgeable in their respective areas,” says a client, who consulted the firm for project finance documentation and real estate matters. The client commends Krishna Murthy for her availability and personal involvement when necessary. The firm recently advised: JSW Infrastructure on its ₹10 billion acquisition of the Chettinad Group’s port business; Calderys India Refractories on its ₹800 million purchase of HIL’s industrial thermal insulation business sold under the HYSIL brand; and Reliance Industrial Investments on its US$40 million acquisition of a controlling stake in Reverie Language Technologies.

Frequently handles mid-market transactional work for companies across a range of industry sectors, including financial services, engineering, construction, technology and hospitality. Noted experience on strategic investments, asset sales, joint ventures and M&A deals. Additionally, adept at advising private equity funds, investors, purchasers and sellers

The Firm has been recommended as a recognized practitioner for Projects, Infrastructure & Energy practice and Technology, Media & Entertainment (TMT) practice.

INDIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL names the outstanding law firms of the year: Krishnamurthy & Co, a respected mid-sized firm headed by Naina Krishna Murthy, is reputed for its M&A and capital markets practice and is sought out also for its corporate advisory services. Clients include Tata Realty and Infrastructure, Edelweiss Finance, Marico, Royal Orchid, and BASF India.

They are a dedicated lot, their response time is absolutely unmatchable and their ability to think through the issues and to find solutions is simply magnificent. Another interviewee adds: They are trusted and extremely collaborative partners. K Law has a very nice, business-oriented, practical way while also protecting our legal interests.

Well-rounded transactional expertise, including acting in strategic investments, joint ventures and M&A deals. Works across a broad spread of industry sectors, including financial services, engineering and construction, technology and hospitality.