The Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has engaged two leading US law firms, Kirkland & Ellis and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, to represent the company in a US indictment case. The firms, known for their expertise in complex legal disputes, will handle the group’s defence in court. This development comes amid growing scrutiny of the company’s international operations. The legal strategy aims to address the charges effectively and safeguard the group’s interests.
The New York court has merged three cases against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani into one trial. These include a criminal case and two civil cases involving allegations of bribing USD 265 million for solar energy contracts. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis will oversee the combined trial. The Adani Group denies these allegations.
Today, On 27th November, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani defended the Adani Group against U.S. court allegations, labeling them “sketchy” and questioning their timing before the parliamentary session. He stated there is no evidence linking Gautam Adani or executives to wrongdoing, criticizing Congress for politicizing the issue without substantiating claims of bribery or legal violations.