Samarjit G. Pattnaik, former Karanjawala & Co. and Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, India partner has launched Trinetra Legal LLP, a specialised litigation and dispute resolution law firm, together with Kashish Seth, former member of his team, who joins the Firm as partner.
The firm brings together an experienced litigation team with a strong track record of handling complex, high-value and strategically significant disputes before the supreme court of India, various high courts across the country, subordinate courts, investigating agencies and specialised quasi-judicial tribunals.
Trinetra Legal will focus on commercial litigation, arbitration, white-collar crimes, criminal litigation and other complex contentious matters.
Pattnaik brings over two decades of litigation and dispute resolution experience, having spent approximately 23 years as a partner at Karanjawala & Co., followed by approximately 1.5 years as a partner at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, India. He has experience in white-collar crime matters including matters involving the Economic Offences Wing, Central Bureau of Investigation, Serious Fraud Investigations, and Directorate of Enforcement, alongside complex civil, commercial, intellectual property, arbitration, high-profile matters and matrimonial disputes.
Seth joins Trinetra Legal as co-founder and partner, having previously worked with Pattnaik as part of his team in both the firms. Her joining reflects the firm’s emphasis on continuity, and an established working synergy. Together, the founding team aims to build a litigation practice focused on complex disputes, strategic case management, and effective courtroom representation.
Over the course of his practice, Pattnaik has represented prominent Indian and international clients in significant criminal, commercial, regulatory and intellectual property matters.
“After more than two decades at the forefront of complex litigation, I’m proud and happy to announce the founding of Trinetra Legal, with a clear vision to build a formidable, pan-India litigation institution capable of addressing the full spectrum of contentious legal matters across all disciplines and jurisdictions. I feel empowered to build a platform through which I can uphold the highest standards of legal practice and pursue justice. My aim is to bring that experience into a focused platform built on strategic thinking, strong advocacy, and an uncompromising commitment to our clients,” said Pattnaik.
The firm commences operations with co-partnered offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar and Aurangabad, creating a geographically diverse platform to serve clients across jurisdictions pan India, including these cities.
