Mohapatra Rejoins CAM as Partner Amidst Trilegal Counsel Exits

Corporate attorney Prajna Mohapatra has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) as a partner in Mumbai after serving nearly two years as counsel with Trilegal. With over a decade of experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity, Mohapatra is well-regarded for her expertise in inbound M&A transactions across healthcare, financial services, and construction sectors. Her role extends to private equity investments, exits, strategic mergers, and general corporate advisory services. Mohapatra has previously worked with prominent clients like Morgan Stanley Private Equity and GIC Singapore, advising them on various transactions and governance issues under Indian law. CAM's managing partner, Cyril Shroff, expressed his delight in welcoming Mohapatra back, praising her legal acumen and experience that would benefit the firm's corporate practice. Mohapatra regards her return to CAM not only as a professional homecoming but also as a return to the firm that significantly shaped her career. Meanwhile, Trilegal is experiencing a wave of counsel-level departures, with several mid-career lawyers like Shringarika Priyadarshini and Prateek Batra leaving for accelerated partnership opportunities elsewhere, highlighting a trend among legal professionals seeking quicker paths to advancement.