Khaitan acqui-hires Chennai-based legal startup Assentio

Khaitan & Co has acquired Chennai-based law firm Assentio Legal. Assentio was started by Thriyambak Kannan, Rohan Cherian and Renu Gopalakrishnan, who will join with their team in Khaitan's Chennai and Bengaluru offices from July 1. The team would have 8 fee-earners, with two in Bengaluru and the rest in Chennai. Post deal, Khaitan's Chennai office will offer the gamut of corporate, investment and commercial work, real estate and disputes.