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Saxenas and Kumar law chambers signs US transport firm BLB carriers
NOIDA: India’s legal services export push gathered pace on Christmas Eve as Saxenas and Kumar law chambers LLP clinched a new US client, onboarding BLB carriers LLC for strategic legal advisory as the transport firm eyes business expansion in India.
The Noida-based firm said it will advise the American logistics company on contracts, agreements and regulatory compliance, while also providing ongoing legal and paralegal support for its operations within the Indian jurisdiction. The mandate covers contract drafting, vetting and negotiation, transport-sector advisory, expansion strategy and compliance under Indian law.
The deal adds another overseas name to the firm’s growing client list and underlines rising demand for Indian legal expertise among foreign companies seeking a foothold in the country.
Abhishek Saxena, founding partner at Saxenas and Kumar law chambers, called the tie-up a milestone in the firm’s international journey, saying the collaboration strengthens its cross-border practice and global footprint.
BLB carriers said the firm’s result-oriented approach and timely legal advice would support its strategic growth and help drive seamless international collaboration.
Founded in 2019, Saxenas and Kumar law chambers has built a pan-India presence advising public sector undertakings, corporates and institutions. Its practice spans criminal law, commercial and civil disputes, arbitration and ADR, taxation, intellectual property, MSME and labour law, corporate advisory, insurance and immigration.
With this latest US mandate, the firm signals its ambition to play on a bigger stage, stitching Indian legal know-how into global business plans and proving that legal services, like capital and commerce, are crossing borders faster than ever.
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
