Astraea Strengthens Litigation Practice with Appointment of New Partner in London
Astraea, a special situations legal and professional services firm based in London, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dhanraj Misra as a partner in its litigation team.
Astraea, a special situations legal and professional services firm based in London, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dhanraj Misra as a partner in its litigation team. This strategic addition reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to providing clients with top-tier dispute resolution services, as part of our multidisciplinary offering.
Dhanraj joins the firm after several years at a leading US law firm, where he successfully acted as a global disputes strategist for both entities and individuals. Dhanraj previously worked in Dubai and Delhi, and his representations have included acting for Indian, UK, UAE, and offshore-based companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in high-value, cross-border, multijurisdictional financial disputes involving insolvency and bankruptcy, fraud, asset recovery and investigations, and money laundering and corruption.
“We are delighted to welcome Dhanraj to the firm,” said James Ramsden KC of Astraea. “He is widely respected in the industry and brings not only a strong track record in dispute resolution but also deep insight into the evolving needs of our clients in an increasingly complex legal landscape.”
Commenting on the move, Dhanraj said: “I am thrilled to be joining Astraea at such an exciting time in its development. The firm’s global multidisciplinary capabilities, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence in client service made this a natural next step for me. I look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the firm.”
For further information, please contact: Tanya Costello, Strategy Director, Astraea.
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