In a move set to reshape the in-house legal services landscape, Counselect has acquired Lawmetrik, a company widely admired for its cutting-edge legal ops advisory and managed services. This strategic integration marks a significant milestone in Counselect’s journey toward delivering integrated, ROI-driven legal solutions at scale — from India, for India, and for the world
A Natural Synergy Backed by Shared Values and Vision
Over the past few years, Counselect and Lawmetrik have interacted as collaborators and fellow legal innovation leaders. This partnership was born out of mutual respect and aligned principles — a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation.
“Counselect has always stood out for its bold thinking and deep relationships in the in-house sector,” said Basil Almeida, Co-founder of Lawmetrik. “We believe that legal and compliance can unlock business value when empowered with the right strategy, systems, and people. Now, we’re excited to be on the same side and scale our shared vision.”
“Counselect has always stood out for its bold thinking and deep relationships in the in-house sector,” said Basil Almeida, Co-founder of Lawmetrik. “We believe that legal and compliance can unlock business value when empowered with the right strategy, systems, and people. Now, we’re excited to be on the same side and scale our shared vision.”
Amplifying Capabilities in a $110 Billion GCC Opportunity
As Global Capability Centres (GCCs) emerge as strategic global engines — projected to reach $110 billion by 2030 — this acquisition places the combined entity in a powerful position. Together, Counselect and Lawmetrik aim to:
- Expand reach into new geographies and client segments
- Deepen engagement with GCCs and global in-house legal teams
- Offer innovative legal strategies that demonstrate measurable ROI
- Integrate talent, tech, and ops for holistic business-aligned legal solutions
Ritvik Lukose, Co-founder and now CEO of Counselect, said:
“We’ve known Basil for a while, and once we started discussions earlier this year, it became clear how natural and impactful this union could be. Together, we’re building something transformative — a platform that positions legal as a business enabler.”
“We’ve known Basil for a while, and once we started discussions earlier this year, it became clear how natural and impactful this union could be. Together, we’re building something transformative — a platform that positions legal as a business enabler.”
Strength in Leadership and Team Integration
As part of this strategic move, Basil Almeida joins Counselect as Co-founder and President, while Ritvik Lukose steps into the role of CEO. The leadership team also includes Balanand Menon, Rishabh Chopra (Executive Directors), Vaishali Gopal, Emerald Amara, and Siddharth Narsipur from Lawmetrik. Lawmetrik’s entire team will be fully integrated into Counselect , ensuring seamless continuity and enhanced service delivery.
What This Means for the Industry
The integration of Counselect and Lawmetrik brings together complementary expertise in legal talent, strategy, and operations—positioning the combined entity to better serve evolving needs of in-house legal teams.
With the rapid growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), this move reflects a broader industry trend: legal departments are being called to lead—not just support—innovation, compliance, and strategic impact.
This partnership is a strong signal that integrated legal solutions are becoming essential for global legal teams navigating complexity and scale.
With the rapid growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), this move reflects a broader industry trend: legal departments are being called to lead—not just support—innovation, compliance, and strategic impact.
This partnership is a strong signal that integrated legal solutions are becoming essential for global legal teams navigating complexity and scale.
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