“The firm reflects the objective to provide clear, concise, cost-effective, and pragmatic legal advice.”
Deepali Chauhan (Founder & Managing Partner, KV Associates)
In India’s Silicon Valley lies KV Associates, a fast-emerging full-service law firm engaged in rendering legal consultancy, advisory services and handling litigation. The objective stands clear from day one- To provide clear, concise and effective legal advice to the clients.
The team at KV Associates comprises skilled legal practitioners and legal consultants with expertise in various areas of law, who work diligently and with utmost commitment to deliver top-notch outcomes. It has its presence in three major metropolitan cities- Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
“We have a network of accomplished and meticulous legal professionals, including litigators and attorneys, who possess extensive experience and have previously served reputable multinational companies in India as in-house counsel,” mentions Deepali Chauhan. She is a lawyer by profession and before founding KV Associates, she worked as an in-house counsel with large MNCs, with over a decade of diverse legal experience added to her expertise.
The firm’s litigation partners consist of highly experienced senior lawyers who specialise in diverse areas, including litigation, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, insolvency and bankruptcy matters, banking and financial institutions laws, corporate investigations, dispute settlement, white-collar crimes, cyber security, and employment-related disputes and litigation, and more. They are the experts in providing legal advisory services. Besides that, they represent clients in commercial courts, tribunals, criminal courts, the High Court, and the Supreme Court of India.
The Inception Tale
With over a decade of experience working as a legal counsel for large corporations and being the first lawyer in her family, Deepali wanted to establish her firm. Therefore, in October 2020, she embarked on this remarkable journey of building KV Associates. It came with its fair share of challenges. She took the leap of leaving a lucrative job behind and started from scratch, aiming to make a significant impact as a disruptor in the legal industry.
Initially, she worked as a freelancer for a few months before formally establishing KV Associates as a sole proprietorship firm. However, Deepali soon realised that having a firm as a registered entity carries greater credibility, especially in international business. As a result, in September 2022, KV Associates was registered as an LLP.
“Within two and a half years, the firm has grown impressively. All the clients we acquired from the very beginning have been retained, showcasing our commitment and ability to deliver exceptional expertise,” mentions Deepali with pride.
The Differentiating Factors
KV Associates sets itself apart from the rest market players. Here’s how:
- Offering an in-house experience to the clients and working very closely and actively with them as an integral part of their team
- Assisting them in establishing and managing their legal functions, processes and policies, gradually transitioning the operations to the client’s internal legal team
- Adopting a client-centric approach and delivering high-quality legal support
The Clientele of KV Associates
KV Associates serves clients from various sectors and industries, including but not limited to, manufacturing, IT, Healthcare, e-commerce, aerospace, energy and more.
In Deepali’s words, The firm has established strong relationships with clients by actively working with them as part of their team. There is one dedicated lawyer to provide continuous legal support to each client. The firm’s objective is not only to offer legal advice but also to contribute value to client’s businesses by providing effective legal solutions.
Growth Plans
In the coming years, KV Associates looks forward to establishing itself as a brand, focusing on innovative approaches for clients, employees, and associates. Recognising the significance of technology, the firm envisions embracing technology for its expansion.
“We plan to grow and expand our offices, and client base and establish our offices in other cities of India, particularly Tier II cities. We also intend to expand our practice in the field of international business, indicating a global outlook for the firm’s future endeavours,” Deepali signs off.
