Mumbai/GIFT City: Khaitan & Co, one of India’s leading full-service law firms, has announced the opening of its new office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), marking a strategic expansion into India’s premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). This development follows the Firm’s Ahmedabad office launch in 2024 and reinforces its commitment to Gujarat as a high-growth economic hub. GIFT City has rapidly emerged as a focal point for cross-border finance, global investments, and international business operations, driving demand for advanced legal and regulatory expertise.
Haigreve Khaitan, Managing Partner, Khaitan & Co said, “Gujarat has emerged as an important hub for industrial growth, investment and economic development, making it a strategically significant region. Our new GIFT City office has been a natural next step for the Firm, enabling us to operate closer to a burgeoning financial ecosystem that is transforming global business dynamics. This move also allows us to engage more closely with our clients through specialised expertise across financial services, regulatory advisory and complex transactions, and build enduring partnerships.”
Siddharth Shah, Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co, added, “GIFT City has strongly emerged as a key centre for global financial and commercial activity in India, supported by a distinct regulatory framework and rising global participation. Growth in areas such as GCCs, Global Treasury Centres, family office structuring, cross-border investment platforms and international debt capital market are creating unique opportunities within the IFSC ecosystem. Our new office enhances our ability to support clients and we are excited to be part of this growth journey.”
The GIFT City office will offer integrated expertise across financial services, corporate and M&A, investment funds, regulatory advisory, dispute resolution, project finance, real estate, tax, and aviation—catering to a diverse client base across industries and business stages. With this addition, Khaitan & Co now operates eight offices across India and one international office in Singapore, further strengthening its national footprint and global capabilities.