AP & Partners today announced the appointment of Lagna Panda as its newest Partner. With over 13 years of extensive experience in competition law and data-related matters, Lagna’s addition will significantly strengthen the firm’s growing capabilities in these crucial areas.
Lagna brings a wealth of expertise from her previous roles at prominent law firms, including P&A Law Offices, J. Sagar Associates (JSA), and most recently, where she served as a Partner at Chandhiok & Mahajan.
At AP & Partners, Lagna will take the lead in expanding the firm’s competition and data practice. Her responsibilities will encompass advising clients on a broad spectrum of issues, including merger control filings, antitrust investigations, and the development of strategic compliance frameworks. Furthermore, she will play a pivotal role in enhancing the firm’s advisory services concerning data privacy and protection, particularly in the context of India’s evolving data regulatory landscape.
Expressing her enthusiasm about her new role, Lagna Panda said, “I’m excited to be joining AP & Partners at a time when regulatory frameworks around competition and data are rapidly evolving. The firm’s collaborative approach and forward-thinking mindset make it the right platform to help clients navigate this complex and dynamic space.”
Arjun Sinha, Partner at AP & Partners, commented on the appointment, stating, “We’re delighted to welcome Lagna to the partnership. Her deep experience in regulatory and competition matters will be a valuable asset to our clients, especially as they navigate the increasingly complex intersections of law, data, and digital strategy.”
This strategic appointment underscores AP & Partners’ ongoing commitment to developing a future-oriented practice that aligns with the rapid transformations in India’s regulatory and digital environments.
Key Highlights:
- Lagna Panda has joined AP & Partners as a Partner, enhancing their competition law and data practice.
- She brings over 13 years of experience from leading law firms like P&A Law Offices and JSA.
- At AP & Partners, Lagna will lead and grow the firm’s competition and data advisory services, including merger control and data privacy.
- This appointment reflects the firm’s focus on strengthening its expertise in evolving regulatory and digital landscapes.