
JSA Advocates & Solicitors has a robust corporate and M&A offering that spans public and private M&A, investments, and exits, as well as divestments, business transfers, and disposals. The group is well-equipped to handle transactions domestically and internationally, on both the buy- and sell-side, and has considerable experience advising on complex, high-value, and high-profile deals. With a breadth of expertise, the team is sought after by an impressive, sector-wide roster that consists of household names from the tech, media and entertainment, and automotive industries. Sidharrth Shankar spearheads the department in Gurugram, while in Bengaluru, Probir Roy Chowdhury sits at the helm of the practice. Shankar stands out for his transactional and regulatory prowess, frequently assisting with M&A in regulated sectors, inbound and outbound investments, and joint ventures, alongside strategic alliances, tech transfers, and compliance. Chowdhury is the go-to for all TMT-related mandates, including multijurisdictional M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, and foreign exchange regulations. The firm also benefits from the aptitude of Vivek Chandy, who specialises in stake sales and purchases, investments, and venture capital deals. Other key practitioners include Vikram Raghani, Shivpriya Nanda, and Rupinder Malik.
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Testimonials
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- 'Expertise and pragmatism of the team members differentiate JSA.'
- 'Vivek Chandy stands out.'
- 'JSA has a massive depth of experience working with US buyers on technology deals in India, and it shows.'
- 'Rupinder Malik is ultra smart, practical, and responsive, and she has built a very high-quality team.'
Key clients
- Tata Technologies Limited.
- Grupo Bimbo
- Serum Institute of India Private Limited
- Anheuser Busch InBev India Limited
- Coforge Limited
- Taco Bell Corp
- Singapore Telecommunications
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- Ford Motor Company
- Paramount Global
- Merck & Co.
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Practice head
Sidharrth Shankar; Probir Roy Chowdhury
Other key lawyers
Vivek Chandy; Vikram Raghani; Shivpriya Nanda; Rupinder Malik; Lalit Kumar; Anand Lakra; Prakriti Jaiswal
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