Mr Jayesh H > Juris Corp > Mumbai, India > Lawyer Profile

The litigation team at banking and finance boutique firm Juris Corp focuses on insolvency and banking-related matters, representing clients before various courts across the country. Acting for banks and financial institutions, the team draws on its tax, accounting, corporate, and banking regulatory expertise to provide a comprehensive offering. Senior partner and M&A expert Jayesh H and the infrastructure disputes-focused Bindiya Raichura now co-head the team from Mumbai following the March 2023 departure of former co-head Shubhabrata Chakraborti.

Praised for being ‘knowledgeable about the Indian market and cross-border deals’, Juris Corp pulls together a strong offering with expertise encompassing  the development and launch of new products, the implementation of payment services in India and issues related  to data protection and outsourcing. Ankit Sinha is a key contact at the firm and is particularly strong at handling transactions relating to asset-based lending. Saurabh Sharma has a proven track record of assisting foreign clients with their overseas direct investments. Jayesh H is noted for his work on leveraged buyouts and restructuring mandates. Counsel Aashka Shah guides clients including domestic and foreign banks and insurance companies through Indian and foreign legislation impacting OTC derivatives in India, while associate Akshay Kelkar is well versed in advisory matters relating to cross-border finance.

The projects and energy practice at Juris Corp has established strength in assisting international commercial banks and domestic financial institutions. Mumbai-based firm co-founder Jayesh H fields expertise in handling M&A deals, private equity transactions and complex power purchase agreements. Vedanarayanan Lakshmanan is well versed in regulatory matters. In New Delhi, Ankit Sinha regularly acts on behalf of clients from the aviation and energy sectors.

Juris Corp draws heavily on the knowledge of its banking, capital markets, and project finance departments to advise on the whole spectrum of M&A and regulatory compliance. Boasting a strong track record in acting on behalf of clients in the data privacy, aviation, and pharmaceutical industries, the Mumbai-based co-heads, Jayesh H and Bindiya Raichura specialise in joint venture and private equity work. From New Delhi, Namrta Rai is an expert on foreign investments, and associate Nikhil Gupta is also noted.

Juris Corp has built a strong reputation for handling domestic and cross-border finance mandates for a plethora of clients, including large international and domestic banks, financial intermediaries, and large conglomerates. In addition to advising on financing transactions, the team also assists with regulatory and compliance issues. Vedanarayanan Lakshmanan has extensive experience in structuring and executing financial products; he jointly leads the team with Jayesh H, acquisition finance expert Saurabh Sharma, and Ankit Sinha, who regularly works with non-banking financial companies. Other key members of the team include equity financing and compliance specialist Rupul Jhanjee and associate Akshay Kelkar.