Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, a leading full-service law firm in the country, is mourning the loss of their Managing Partner and Founder, Mr Rajiv K Luthra. Born on 1 August 1957 in Delhi, Mr Luthra embarked on his legal journey by obtaining his law degree from Delhi University. In 1990, he established Luthra and Luthra Law Offices, which has since grown to a talented team of over 300 lawyers, including 70 partners.
Renowned for his expertise in corporate and project finance, his achievements include being recognised as an Eminent Practitioner by Chambers & Partners Global in 2023. Asia Law Leading Lawyers identified him as one of the most highly acclaimed legal experts in the Asia-Pacific region in the field of Capital Markets & Corporate Finance. Furthermore, his exceptional leadership abilities garnered him accolades such as being named one of the ‘Top Managing Partners’ by Forbes India Legal Powerlist and receiving the Managing Partner of the Year award at both the LegalEra India Awards and ALB India Law Awards in 2020.
Luthra and Luthra eloquently captured the enduring legacy left behind by their beloved leader. The firm notes that “he was one of the greatest visionaries who not only established one of the best law firms in India but also inspired and encouraged an entire generation of young lawyers to spread their wings and fly higher”.
Beyond the firm he lead, his loss has been felt widely across the legal community. Mohit Saraf, Founder and Managing Partner of Saraf and Partners shared “I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mr Rajiv Luthra, a renowned figure in the legal world and my former Partner. I had the opportunity of working with him for 25 years, and this is a personal loss to me. My sincerest condolences are with his wife Gayatri and daughters Sana and Arshia, as well as the entire family and friends.”
Shardul Shroff of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co also said that “Luthra was no ordinary person…It was no mean feat for him to set up and establish a national full service firm in a relatively short time. His wit and repartee, his sharp mind and native intellect was admirable and the backbone of his success. No one can say when such another will come.”
In response to how Luthra and Luthra will continue in Mr Luthra’s absence, the firm noted that he was a believer that “the show must go on” and was committed to building a firm that would outlast him. “To this end, he had put in place systems and processes aligned to the best international practices which continue to be administered by an Executive Committee and an Advisory Committee. With the deepest gratitude, we are very fortunate and proud to carry his legacy and vision forward with huge responsibility and utmost sincerity”, the firm said.
The firm has also extended their heartfelt thanks to clients, peers, and well-wishers for the overwhelming support they have received during this challenging time.
