Rohit Kochhar- An Eminent Lawyer Of India

Rohit Kochhar is the Chairman & Managing Partner of Kochhar & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants Firm and is playing a viable role in the management and operations of the company at both national and global level. In addition to management functions, Mr. Kochhar is also doing private practicing and is regularly advising numerous international clients on divergent matters relating to inbound investments. His core areas of work encompasses regulatory approvals, foreign collaborations, acquisitions, business law, exchange control, joint ventures, commercial transactions and corporate litigation. Mr. Rohit is also advising numerous Fortune 500 Companies on a host of Indian legal issues and he also sits on the board of various Indian subsidiaries of such corporations. Rohit Kochhar has also made its presence felt at various social media platforms, like LinkedIn, etc., and is regularly interacting with his clients via social platform accounts. 

Born in a middle class family, Kochhar's father worked in Telco (now Tata motors) on a modest income. After graduated in law from the University of Mumbai in 1987, Kochhar started practicing in the Delhi High Court for nearly eight years as an independent criminal lawyer. He did not follow the norm of working under an established lawyer and thus, worked independently. It was a successful step as Kochhar became a specialist in Conservation of Foreign Exchanges and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA) matters. In the year 1994, he formed Kochhar & Co in Delhi with two other lawyers.

Areas of practice

• Company Formation
• Corporate and Business
• Joint ventures
• Formation of Indian subsidiaries for foreign corporations
• Foreign investment
• Taxation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Regulatory & Compliance Law
• Joint Ventures & Collaborations

Professional Career

Significant Accomplishments

• In Jan. 2010, Mr. Rohit Kochhar has been conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Gaurav Award (Pride of India) for his remarkable achievements in the legal field.
• On August 19, 2009, Rohit Kochhar has been presented the Rajiv Gandhi Award for being the 'Young Achiever & Entrepreneur” by the popular Hindi movies Actress, Katrina Kaif and Congress MP, Rajiv Shukla.
• Mr. Kochhar is the recipient of the 'National Law Award' for Excellence in Corporate Law in 1999.
• In 2008, Mr. Rohit Kochhar was awarded the International Council of Jurists Award.

Member

• Supreme Court Bar Association
• Delhi High Court Bar Association
• International Bar Association
• Inter Pacific Bar Association

Publications

• Co-written a book, 'Doing Business in India'.
• He has written an article on 'Exit from a Joint Venture in India' in the journal of the Japanese Institute of International Business Law.

Educational Qualifications

Rohit Kochhar is holding an Honours Degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi after which he got the Bachelors Degree in Law (LL.B.) from the University of Mumbai. 

The House Of Rohit Kochhar- A Perfect Blend Of Luxury and Comfort

The eminent lawyer Rohit Kochhar has perfectly blended Roman and Greek architecture and filled his 'dream home' with beautiful artefacts from all over Europe. This is acknowledged as one of the most spectacular homes in Delhi's posh Chattarpur Farms area. Reclusive yet highly distinguishable lawyer, Rohit Kochhar’s three-acre home presents a unique medley of sweeping staircases, marble columns and pillars, exquisite Italian art and well-manicured lawns.

This is the place where Kochhar resides with his wife Sonali and two daughters. The Kochhars have been staying in the house for more than five years. Kochhar said that building his dream house was more tougher than running a law firm. And the main thing is that the house also 'had' to be spacious. Kochhar himself confessed to being obsessed with space. Therefore, whenever he travels, he only checks into a suite with rooms of a particular size. And he prefers to travel in a customized stretch Mercedes. Moreover, it's no surprise that the rooms in his home are so spacious that they look like mini-halls. For instance, the dining space is probably large enough to easily hold an official state banquet. Similarly, the basement of the house has an indoor swimming pool, a play station and a gym. Whenever Mr. Rohit is at home, he loves to spend his time in the gym. The ground floor of the house has four bedrooms, a drawing hall, a huge atrium and a dining area. The first floor of the house encompasses the puja room, study area and Kochhar’s office.

The entire designing of the house was done by Kochhar himself. He has beautifully decorated his house with artefacts from Italy and Spain. When the house was ready, he made a special trip to Prague to choose some amazing chandeliers. The house is situated in the amidst of manicured lawns and an aged bonsai tree welcomes you at the main gate and a giant bronze Ganesha blesses you under the porch.
The entire flooring is done in flawless Italian marble that's beautifully trimmed with black edging. A vivacious crystal chandelier drops from the ceiling, while paintings & sculptures by Italian artists and gilded mirrors add to the grace of the room. Kochhar is a great art lover. Except one portait of his parents, all paintings were painted by Italian artists. The centre of attraction is a big 22-ft tall painting that is gorgeously decorating the wall of the atrium.


Kochhar's favourite painting is the replica of the famous 'Dancer'- a sculpture of three semi-nude dancers, by Antonio Canova. There is another great sculpture, 'The Three Cupids', weighing nearly 400 kg, which is placed in the passage, between the living and dining area. But Kochhar grieves the fact that since he is engrossed in his work schedules, he finds less time to relax at home.  

Burj Khalifa : The Coveted Address Of Indian Personalities, Like Rohit Kochhar & Shilpa Shetty

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and undeniably the poshest address in the Gulf region, is fast gaining a distinct Indian identity. In the current scenario, Indians are owning more than a hundred of 900 apartments in Dubai's 828-metre skyscraper, a positive sign of the increasing financial power of the Indian community in the West Asia. Some of the prominent Indians who have bought an address in Burj Khalifa, include renowned lawyer Rohit Kochhar, actors Mohanlal and Shilpa Shetty and her entrepreneur husband Raj Kundra. As per an estimation, Indians have purchased nearly 100-150 apartments since the completion of the project in 2010. This figure mirages a rising trend among well-heeled Indians to invest in properties which are nestled in the West Asia. Indians are showing keen interest towards the real estate market of Dubai. They are frequently buying, selling, flipping regularly and are playing an active role in Dubai's realty sector.
BR Shetty, owner of the UAE Exchange and the NMC Hospital, has purchased the entire 100th floor, while NV George, who is holding 14% stake in the Kochi International Airport, has also included its name in the list by buying seven apartments in this classic building. Delhi based eminent lawyer, Rohit Kochhar, said, “It's a big status symbol to buy an apartment in this world-famous building." Mr. Kochhar has strengthened his relations with Dubai by opening an office in the city.
Purchasing the property in Burj Khalifa, however, offers more than just a fancy address. There is a great surge for rental in this building. Property dealers also confirm that the real estate prices are skyrocketed in Dubai, West Asia's leading trading hub. Due to the upswing in property rates, investors are seeing a good opportunity for price appreciation in the market. Property prices in the UAE had descended during the international financial crisis, with various project developers had halted their sales. But now the prices have started to stabilise, following a rise in the economic growth.
The Burj Khalifa tower has also achieved the world record for the highest installation of an aluminium and glass facade, at a height of 1,679.8 ft. The total weight of aluminium used on this tower is equivalent to that of five A380 aircrafts. The exterior-cladding system of Burj Khalifa is vivaciously designed to withstand the summer weather of UAE. In all, the 24,348 cladding panels are covering a curtain wall area of around 132,190 sq m, and its marvellous exterior is minimising heat transmission and thus, helps in saving energy. However, the most distinguishable feature of Burj Khalifa is its 'telescopic' spire, which comprises of more than 4,000 tonnes of structural steel. It can be easily seen from even 95 km away.