Expanded corporate practice for JSA as they hire a team of five professionals from L&L, headquartered in Mumbai.
Headline: Apurva Jayant Joins J. Sagar Associates Amidst L&L Partners' Internal Dispute, Bringing Banking and Finance Expertise to S&R Associates
S&R Associates has expanded its team with the addition of two new partners, Divyanshu Pandey and Arpita Garg, who have joined from J. Sagar Associates (JSA). This move comes as Apurva Jayant, a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience, also leaves JSA to join S&R Associates.
Jayant's departure from L&L Partners, amidst the well-publicized dispute between founders Rajiv Luthra and Mohit Saraf, has been a significant event in the legal industry. While the specific reasons for Jayant's move have not been disclosed, such departures often reflect a mix of factors such as seeking stability, alignment with leadership vision, career growth, or a desire to distance from internal conflicts.
The departure of Jayant, along with Pandey and Garg, has resulted in a decrease in the number of partners in JSA's Delhi office. On the other hand, S&R Associates now boasts 34 partners in its Mumbai office following the hire of Jayant.
Both Pandey and Garg are banking and finance specialists, bringing valuable expertise to S&R Associates. Jayant, too, is an expert in M&A, joint ventures, and general corporate matters.
The arrival of these three experienced professionals from JSA is a strategic move for S&R Associates, strengthening its banking and finance capabilities. Meanwhile, JSA's Delhi office is left without these key partners, potentially impacting its capacity to handle complex financial cases.
The legal landscape continues to evolve as firms adapt to changes within their industry. In this case, the internal strife at L&L Partners has led to a significant shift, with Jayant, Pandey, and Garg making a move to S&R Associates. The outcome of this move will be closely watched as both firms navigate their respective paths forward.
The move by Apurva Jayant, who is known for his expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and general corporate matters, to join S&R Associates, a firm that recently welcomed banking and finance specialists Divyanshu Pandey and Arpita Garg, underscores the strategic importance of law, finance, and business acumen in the competitive legal industry. This convergence of skills is poised to strengthen S&R Associates' capabilities in handling complex financial cases, while JSA's Delhi office, now without these key partners, may face challenges in maintaining its capacity in such matters.
