Amrita Pandey has joined Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice, based out of Kolkata. The lateral move adds over 16 years of litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory experience to the firm’s Eastern India presence.
Pandey brings a distinguished practice spanning constitutional, civil, maritime, and criminal law, with a strong track record before the Calcutta High Court and several tribunals. Her appointment signals Hammurabi & Solomon’s intent to deepen its foothold across Eastern India.
Education Background and Career Progression
Education
Amrita Pandey is an alumna of WB National University of Juridical Sciences. She subsequently earned her LLM from O.P. Jindal Global University.
Career Journey
Over a career spanning more than 16 years, Pandey has built a recognised litigation practice in Kolkata. She has represented clients before the Calcutta High Court, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and various other judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
Her expertise spans civil and constitutional law, maritime law, service law, criminal prosecutions, appellate and execution proceedings, and industrial disputes. Pandey has also advised and represented government departments, government agencies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and statutory authorities in complex legal and regulatory matters, developing particular depth in high-stakes public sector litigation.
What the Firm Said
Welcoming Pandey to the firm, Shweta Bharti, Managing Partner at Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Amrita to the Firm. Her extensive litigation experience, particularly across constitutional, commercial, and government-related matters, significantly strengthens our dispute resolution capabilities. Equally important, her joining marks a key milestone in our expansion strategy as we strengthen our presence in Kolkata. We are confident that her leadership and regional expertise will enable us to better serve our clients in Eastern India while further enhancing the Firm’s national footprint.”
Amrita Pandey also commented on her move:
“I am delighted to join Hammurabi & Solomon Partners. The Firm has built a formidable reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions across diverse practice areas and jurisdictions. I look forward to contributing to the Firm’s expanding dispute resolution practice while strengthening its presence in Kolkata and the Eastern region. Together, we aim to provide clients with strategic, solution-oriented legal counsel backed by deep domain expertise and a collaborative approach.”
Strategic Significance
Amrita Pandey’s appointment reinforces Hammurabi & Solomon Partners’ Dispute Resolution practice at a time when the firm is actively expanding its regional presence. Her established relationships before the Calcutta High Court and specialised tribunals, combined with deep experience advising PSUs and government bodies, position the firm to compete more effectively for complex mandates across Eastern India.
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