IndusLaw's Delhi disputes team transfers, resulting in more job openings at JSA
J. Sagar Associates (JSA) has been making waves in the legal industry this year, with a series of high-profile partners joining the firm. The influx of talent is primarily due to JSA's strong market reputation and strategic growth in key practice areas such as disputes and real estate.
The new team is led by partner Padmaja Kaul, who brings over 14 years of experience in advising on disputes with shareholders and vendors in the telecom industry. Kaul's areas of expertise include contentious exits, shareholder disputes, insolvency, winding up, white collar crimes, and employment disputes and investigations. She advises domestic and international clients in commercial disputes, and has extensive experience in the telecom sector, advising various telecom giants in their disputes.
The team joining JSA includes principal associate Yugank Goel, senior associate Kushagra Sah, and associate Vansh Bhutani. Notably, a four-member disputes team from Krishnamurthy & Co joined JSA in Mumbai, and real estate lawyer Brijita Prakash joined JSA along with seven lawyers from DSK Legal in Bengaluru.
Moreover, JSA has expanded in 2024 by adding a four-lawyer disputes team from IndusLaw in Delhi. The partnership terms of JSA, including its financial and operational setup, meritocratic nature, and strategic independence, are driving more partners to the firm.
The pattern of key partners moving to J. Sagar Associates aligns with their strengthening of high-value practices and visible presence in important dispute-related topics, such as arbitration of tenancy disputes. This growth-oriented approach and the firm's quality platform make it appealing for senior legal talent from other firms to move and bring their teams.
While the search results do not provide a direct announcement or statement explaining the reason for the influx, the focus on disputes and legal firm lateral hiring dynamics is consistent with broader sector trends where strong practice growth and leadership attract partners from competitors. This growth at JSA demonstrates the firm’s strategic positioning to become a preferred destination for top disputes lawyers.
Iqbal Khan, a M&A giant, also joined JSA last month with a team of 20. The exact details of his role within the firm are yet to be announced, but his arrival is sure to strengthen JSA's position in the legal industry.
As JSA continues to grow and attract top talent, it is clear that the firm is committed to providing exceptional legal services to its clients and maintaining a strong presence in the disputes sector.
Law firms, such as J. Sagar Associates (JSA), are attracting top legal talent due to their strategic growth in key practice areas like disputes and real estate law. Brijita Prakash, a real estate lawyer, joined JSA with seven lawyers from DSK Legal in Bengaluru, while a four-member disputes team from Krishnamurthy & Co joined JSA in Mumbai. The firm's financial and operational setup, meritocratic nature, and strategic independence are driving more partners to join. Careers in finance, business, and legal fields may find opportunities within JSA, as the firm expands its disputes practice and establishes a strong position in the industry.
