In a notable development within the legal sector, Ankur Sangal, previously an Equity Partner at Khaitan & Co., has unveiled Aerion Legal, a law firm dedicated to intellectual property (IP) law. This new venture is set to bring together a team of senior IP professionals who collaborated with Sangal during his time at Khaitan & Co. The firm aims to offer its expertise in managing intricate, high-value, and strategically important IP issues for both Indian and international corporations.
Operating initially from New Delhi, Aerion Legal is poised to start with a robust team of nearly 30 experts, equipping the firm to tackle sophisticated legal mandates from day one. There are also plans to extend its reach to Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai in the near future. As a comprehensive specialist IP law firm, Aerion Legal will provide a full spectrum of IP services, dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Ankur Sangal brings to Aerion Legal almost 16 years of experience from his tenure at Khaitan & Co., where he significantly contributed to the development and management of the firm’s IP practice. His work included advising and representing numerous leading corporations in complex IP disputes and strategic consultations. Aerion Legal intends to adopt a partner-driven model, ensuring senior lawyers are actively involved in strategizing and executing key legal matters. This structure is designed to give clients direct access to seasoned IP professionals while maintaining the firm’s capability to handle intricate cases.
Commenting on the firm’s inception, Ankur Sangal, Managing Partner of Aerion Legal, stated, “Aerion Legal is envisioned as a high-end specialist IP platform that combines deep expertise with a focused, partner-led approach. Our goal is to manage complex IP disputes while remaining closely aligned with our clients’ business objectives. The founding team brings considerable experience in contentious areas such as trademarks, copyrights, patents, advertising, music, and IP arbitration.”
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