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India > Banking and finance Tier 1

India > Capital markets Tier 1

India > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

JSA Law is active across bulge-bracket, mid-market, and lower-value M&A, advising a combination of major domestic companies alongside multinational players on acquisitions, exits, private equity deals, and joint ventures, alongside corporate structuring and commercial matters. The firm has broad sector expertise, with standout areas including real estate, infrastructure, aviation, entertainment, and technology, and is also noted for its combination of broad national coverage across India and cross-border regulatory capabilities. The practice is led by Sajai Singh in Bengalaru and Shivpriya Nanda in Gurgaon, both experienced transactional advisors with standout expertise in cross-border deals and regulated industry transactions respectively, as well as contentious capabilities. Also in Gurgaon, Sidharrth Shankar remains a key member of the team, while Rupinder Malik is a go-to for foreign investment work for both M&A and private equity transactions, and Lalit Kumar focuses on financing and commercial transactions, as well as real estate mandates.

India > Projects and energy Tier 1

JSA Law handles an array of high-profile matters in the infrastructure projects and energy space. Practice co-head Venkatesh Raman Prasad specialises in advising clients on regulatory matters and EPC contracts pertaining to electric vehicles. Fellow co-head Vishnu Sudarsan supports government entities on public procurement matters such as the sale of infrastructure assets, including ports, to major domestic companies for development plans and acquisitions of stakes in infrastructure companies. Sudarsan also assists clients in EPC contract matters in the gas sector and in project risk assessments for international developers in greenfield transport and solar power projects. Ashish Suman provides key support to Prasad and Sudarsan on such matters, while Amit Kapur‘s expertise in handling contentious matters gives the practice an additional dimension. Of note is Kapur’s track record in representing solar and thermal power plant producers against regulatory bodies before the appellate tribunal for remedial relief.

India > Antitrust and competition Tier 2

The team at JSA Law provide clients with advice on cartelisation and litigious antitrust matters, in addition to merger filings. Mumbai-based partner Farhad Sorabjee leads the team and handles merger control issues. Vaibhav Choukse and associate Ela Bali support the team from New Delhi and have a great deal of expertise in handling contentious abuse of dominance cases.

India > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 2

India > Fintech and financial services regulatory Tier 2

The team at JSA Law is equipped to assist in cross-border matters on behalf of a lucrative list of clients, which includes Google, Netflix, Airbnb and Mastercard. Probir Roy Chowdhury heads the practice and often advises global technology conglomerates on e-commerce and data protection issues. Yajas Setlur was promoted to partner in April 2022 and frequently provides guidance for international clients looking to launch global product initiatives, helping them to navigate a complex regulatory framework surrounding payment systems and foreign exchange. The team maintains a balanced practice, handling a mix of regulatory and compliance matters, as well as investment issues relating to fintech companies; Sidharrth Shankar assists the team in this area, advising clients on their investments in the fintech space.

India > Labour and employment Tier 2

India > Private equity and investment funds Tier 2

The team at JSA Law regularly advise private equity firms, venture capital and sovereign weath funds, and investee companies on downstream investments, compliance matters, negotiations, and exit strategies. Sajai Singh and Shivpriya Nanda co-head the practice, whilst Anand Lakra remains a key member of the team. Vikram Raghani and Manvinder Singh advise domestic and international corporates on investment structuring issues.

India > Real estate and construction Tier 2

India > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2

The restructuring and insolvency team at JSA Law provides advice on resolution plans and proceedings across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, engineering and power. Aashit Shah and Varghese Thomas jointly lead the practice, using their respective expertise in dispute resolution, and banking and finance to act for resolution professionals, banks and creditors in matters concerning corporate insolvencies and out-of-court restructurings.

India > TMT Tier 2

JSA Law is skilled in handling mandates across the technology and media spheres. Bangaluru-based Probir Roy Chowdhury and Tony Verghese are routinely sought out by multinational technology and telecoms companies to work on transactions to acquire tech companies and telecom infrastructure, assisting on contractual arrangements. Sajai Singh is the go-to for media-related matters, managing a client base of social media, music and OTT companies on regulatory changes, data protection, licensing and intellectual property protection.

India > White-collar crime Tier 2

The dedicated anti-corruption, white-collar crimes and investigations practice of JSA Law assists its clients with diverse issues arising in relation to fraud, corruption, bribery, cybercrime, and violation of internal codes of conduct. Other services include due diligence, fact-finding, governance reviews and litigation. The team is led by Rupinder Malik, whose practice has a primary focus on anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, with a specialisation in corporate/HR investigations and white-collar crime.

India > Aviation (including aerospace and defence) Tier 3

India > Tax Tier 3