Vipender Mann
Senior Partner
Memberships
- Member, Bar Council of Delhi, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), and Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA).
- Member, International Bar Association (IBA), Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), and American Bar Association (ABA).
- Cohort Representative, PGPMAX 2023, Indian School of Business (ISB).
- Member, ISB Alumni Advisory Council.
- Member, CII National Legal Services Committee (2023-24, 2024-25).
- Vice Chair, CII IT & ITES Sub-Committee (2023-24, 2024-25).
- Chair, CII Consumer Protection & Product Recall Sub-Committee (2024-25).
Vipender Mann is the Senior Partner and Co-Founder of KNM & Partners, Law Offices, bringing over 25 years of diverse legal experience to the Firm’s multidisciplinary practice. A recognised name in India’s legal fraternity, Vipender is known for his strategic counsel, courtroom advocacy, and ability to navigate complex regulatory and corporate landscapes.
Vipender began his legal journey at the Delhi High Court in 1998, and prior to founding KNM & Partners in 2007, he held leadership roles at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Chawla & Co., Advocates, where he was elevated to Partner. His vision in establishing KNM & Partners was to create a client-centric, solutions-focused law firm capable of delivering cross-sector legal services with precision and business alignment.
He has extensive experience advising on corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, litigation, arbitration, white-collar crimes, and compliance audits. His expertise is particularly sought-after in corporate criminal defense, risk management, and representing corporations, promoters, and boards in high-stakes investigations and litigation.
Vipender has served as de facto Head of Legal for the Indian operations of a leading multinational corporation, where he oversaw end-to-end legal, regulatory, and compliance functions. His experience includes conducting legal and compliance audits for global entities, enabling them to proactively manage risks and meet evolving statutory obligations.
In addition to his corporate practice, Vipender has made significant contributions to international legal benchmarking, including being a long-standing contributor to the World Bank’s Doing Business Report (since 2002) and the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index (since 2010). His thought leadership on AI Governance, Data Privacy, and emerging legal trends is widely acknowledged through publications and professional forums.
Practice Areas
Key Experience
- Led strategic legal, regulatory, and corporate affairs for a major multinational corporation’s India operations.
- Acted as lead counsel in criminal defense matters involving white-collar crimes, corporate fraud, and regulatory investigations.
- Conducted compliance audits and risk assessments for leading corporations across industries.
- Contributed to international legal and governance reports on ease of doing business, rule of law, and regulatory reforms.
Publications
- Contributor to the World Bank Doing Business Report and World Justice Project Rule of Law Index.
- Author of thought leadership articles on AI Governance, Data Privacy, and regulatory updates on LinkedIn and professional forums.
- Founder and curator of the India-Legal LinkedIn Group, one of the largest legal communities in India with over 75,000 members.