Debjani Aich

Practice Areas

Employment Law

Career

Debjani is a Partner in the Bengaluru Office of INDUSLAW and is part of the Employment practice group. Anti bribery/anti-corruption is another substantive aspect of Debjani’s practice, with a focus on employee fraud investigations. Anti bribery/anti-corruption is another substantive aspect of Debjani’s practice, with a focus on employee fraud investigations

Debjani brings a wealth of experience in advising multinational corporations on workforce-related operations in India, from both federal and state-level employment and labour law perspectives. Her expertise spans across a wide range of employment-related documentation, compensation structuring, compliance issues, employee transfer and integration, immigration matters, and employment negotiations. She is well-versed in handling complex employee terminations, including large-scale contentious reductions in force (RIFs), and often serves as external counsel during termination discussions. She has extensive experience in handling investigations on employee misconduct matters, including domestic enquiries.

Debjani is also highly regarded for her work in laws related to the prevention of sexual harassment (POSH) in the workplace, having undergone certified international training in this area. She regularly advises on Indian anti-sexual harassment laws and acts as an external member on the anti-sexual harassment committees of several clients. Furthermore, she conducts workplace training on employment laws, with a focus on POSH and discrimination, for both senior management and general employees. Debjani is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences on employment issues, with diversity, equity and inclusion being a key area.

Debjani has been recognised for employment by Chambers & Partners, Legal500, IBLJ, and WWL including -

• Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific recognised Debjani Aich for Employment since 2022

• Legal 500 Asia Pacific recognised Debjani as “Elite Leading Lawyer” for Labour & Employment consistently since 2022; Next Generation Partner for Labour & Employment 2020, 2021

• Who's Who Legal (WWL) Global Guide 2022 recognised Debjani as a “Thought Leader” for Labour, Employment & Benefits

• Who's Who Legal (WWL) – India recognised Debjani Aich as a “Thought Leader” for Labour and Employment consistently since 2020

• Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recommended her for Labour, Employment & Benefits, (2017-2019)

• Legal Era Leading Lawyers Rankings recognised Debjani Aich as a “Leading Lawyer” for Labour & Employment in 2022

• Nominated as Young Achiever by the 10th Annual Indian Legal Awards by Legal Era Awards 2020-21

• Indian Business Law Journal recognised Debjani as a “Leading Employment lawyer” in the year 2017

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