Women account for 15pc of lawyers in top Indian rankings

Banking departments in law firms are most receptive to women, according to the research.

Women lawyers entering top ranks at Amarchand Mangaldas. Andrew Lever

Amarchand Mangaldas comes top of the Chambers and Partners rankings as regards women - nine of its female lawyers get a mention in the listings.Among the main six sectors described, women have penetrated the banking sector best - and 34 per cent of people mentioned in this area are female. By comparison, the least progress has been made by women in projects. Under seven per cent of mentions here related to women. Source: Legally India

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