Corporate/M&A: The Elite

The high-quality legal team at JSA in India assists domestic and global companies, in addition to public sector institutions, across the whole gamut of corporate transactions, especially from its offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru. The firm is respected for its work advising on mergers and acquisitions, demergers, divestments and the restructuring of listed and unlisted entities. The team has significant experience in the structuring of investment vehicles, the establishment of subsidiaries and joint ventures, and the obtaining of regulatory approvals. The team also has expertise advising on the employment elements of corporate transactions. JSA's capabilities in sector-specific transactions are bolstered by its impressive TMT, real estate and projects and infrastructure practices. Notable clients include DuPont, Ford Motor and Microsoft.

"JSA handles complex matters with ease and is pragmatic in its advice, thereby giving the client comfort that the hurdles will be crossed."

"The team members are responsive and able to advise promptly on complex M&A matters and cross-border issues."

JSA advised India's Department of Investment and Public Asset Management on the demerger of an iron and steel plant away from National Mineral Development Corporation to NMDC Steel.

Vivek Chandy in Bengaluru represents both buyers and sellers in various acquisitions, investments and vendor diligence assessments. He is an experienced lawyer who is noted for his appreciable involvement in real estate deals.

Sidharrth Shankar is based in New Delhi and assists corporates with cross-border acquisitions and domestic M&A in sectors that include consumer goods and manufacturing. "He is a good transaction lead who has the ability to stay focused on the bottom line during difficult negotiation phases." "He is an excellent lawyer with a very strong commercial sense."

Sandeep Mehta in Mumbai is best known for handling complex inbound investments, often advising international corporates on deals in India. His expertise includes deals in the pharmaceutical, technology and manufacturing sectors.

Vikram Raghani in Mumbai enters the rankings and is recognised for his work in the M&A field including on significant investments and sales of equity. He is active in sectors such as technology and telecoms. "We have always been pleased with his commercial thinking." "He is deal-oriented and provides practical insights."