Trilegal

Trilegal: The Making of a Modern Indian Law Firm

Trilegal: The Making of a Modern Indian Law Firm by Akshay Jaitly tells the story of one of India's prominent corporate law firms, tracing its journey from its beginnings in basements and living rooms to a major legal practice with hundreds of partners and more than 1,200 lawyers.

Written by one of Trilegal's founders, the book offers an insider's account of building a modern Indian law firm, its unconventional ownership structure, the challenges of growth and the culture that developed around its distinctive partnership model.

About This Book

Founded 25 years ago, Trilegal was built around a partnership model in which all partners hold equity in the firm. This approach was unusual in India's legal industry and became a defining feature of the firm's organisation and culture.

Akshay Jaitly traces the firm's journey from its startup years through its expansion, exploring the decisions, challenges and changes that shaped its development. He also examines the business of law and provides insights into an industry that is rarely described in such detail by its practitioners.

What You'll Discover

• The founding story of Trilegal and its early years
• How the firm developed from a small startup into a major Indian law firm
• The challenges involved in managing rapid growth
• The evolution of Trilegal's distinctive equity partnership model
• How ownership structure can influence organisational culture
• Insights into the business and economics of corporate law
• The changing landscape of India's legal profession

Perfect For

• Lawyers and law students
• Legal professionals and aspiring corporate lawyers
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Readers interested in professional services businesses
• Anyone interested in the evolution of India's corporate legal sector
• Readers who enjoy business histories and founder stories

Why You'll Love This Book

Trilegal: The Making of a Modern Indian Law Firm offers a rare insider's perspective on how a major Indian law firm was conceived, built and scaled. Akshay Jaitly combines institutional history with personal experience to explain the thinking behind Trilegal's structure and development.

Thoughtful and detailed, the book goes beyond the firm's history to examine the business of law, partnership structures and the changing role of corporate law firms in India's economic landscape.