Poornima Hatti, a notable figure in dispute resolution, has retired from Samvad Partners, a law firm in India, to establish her independent legal practice. An alumnus of the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru and the London School of Economics, Hatti has over 15 years of experience at Samvad, where she co-founded the firm and significantly contributed to its disputes practice. Her new focus will be on corporate and commercial matters, particularly in investment and shareholder disputes, as well as employment issues. Hatti expressed her excitement about this new phase, stating that it will allow her to concentrate on advocacy in both litigation and arbitration. She also hopes to increase her role as an arbitrator in complex commercial disputes, both domestically and internationally. Hatti's move aligns with a growing trend among senior litigation lawyers in India, who are opting to set up independent chambers to gain more flexibility in their legal practices.