Overview
JSA is one of India’s largest full-service law firms, with nearly 800 attorneys operating from 10 offices across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. The firm advises domestic and international corporates, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, multinational technology companies, infrastructure developers, insurers and government-linked entities across the full spectrum of transactional, regulatory, financing and dispute-related matters. Its practice is organised across Corporate, Finance and Disputes clusters and encompasses more than 30 service lines, including capital markets, competition, energy, infrastructure, insurance, private equity, restructuring, tax, technology and telecommunications, media and entertainment, life sciences, real estate and employment.
The firm continues to demonstrate notable strengths in complex cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, often combining corporate, regulatory, competition, financing and tax expertise within a single mandate. During the research period, JSA advised on several of the most significant transactions in the Indian market, including strategic investments in financial institutions, major private equity exits, infrastructure trust offerings, high-value insurance joint ventures, healthcare and pharmaceutical transactions, and sophisticated technology-sector acquisitions. The firm's sector-focused approach has also enabled it to build a notable presence in highly regulated industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, digital platforms, aviation and energy transition.
Beyond transactional work, JSA maintains a substantial disputes and regulatory practice, regularly appearing before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, specialist tribunals and sector regulators. The firm acted in precedent-setting competition investigations, energy regulatory disputes, insolvency proceedings and public law matters during the research cycle. Its technology, media and telecommunications team continues to advise some of the world's largest digital platforms and content providers on evolving issues relating to artificial intelligence, data protection, intermediary liability, content regulation and online consumer protection.
The firm further expanded its partnership in the past year, increasing its bench strength across corporate, disputes, competition, capital markets, finance, real estate and tax practices. Partners to note include Vivek Chandy, Vikram Raghani, Sidharrth Shankar and Venkatesh Raman Prasad in corporate and private equity; Madhurima Mukherjee Saha and Arka Mookerjee in capital markets; Nisha Kaur Uberoi and Vaibhav Choukse in competition and antitrust; Amit Kapur in energy and regulatory disputes; Anand Lakra in corporate transactions; and Probir Roy Chowdhury and Sajai Singh in technology, media and telecommunications. Collectively, they reflect the breadth of expertise that allows the firm to advise on some of the most sophisticated mandates in the Indian market.
Client feedback
“The team is commercially astute, technically sound, solution-oriented, responsive and dependable. It is proactive in identifying risks, client-centric, and highly detail-oriented.” – Banking and finance
“Strong strategic thinking.” – Banking and finance
“JSA’s service levels are consistently outstanding, and its responsiveness is one of the team’s strongest differentiators. The lawyers are highly accessible and quick to turn around advice, often working within tight timelines without compromising on quality or depth of analysis. They are proactive in communication, keep us regularly updated on developments, and are always available to address urgent or sensitive issues at short notice.” – Competition/antitrust
“We appreciate their knowledge and subject-matter expertise.” – Competition/antitrust
“The team, led by Vaibhav Choukse, is exceptional, highly committed, proactive and fully invested in every mandate. They take complete ownership of matters and consistently determine the most effective strategy to protect and advance our interests.” – Competition/antitrust
“I would rate JSA’s competition law practice as one of the leading practices in India, particularly in the merger control space. They are undoubtedly among the best firms we have worked with in the country. Their advice is consistently high quality, succinct, commercially sound, tailored to the audience, and delivered with clarity and precision.” – Competition/antitrust
“Excellent command of the law, quick understanding of the industry and its unique practices, strong ability to grasp issues rapidly and argue cases logically, excellent working relationships with counsel, and impressive speed in preparing documents. Overall, a very comfortable working relationship.” – Competition/antitrust
“Best in class for competition law.” – Competition/antitrust
“They are commercially savvy, understand the client’s risk appetite, and tailor their advice accordingly.” – Corporate and M&A
“In-depth understanding of applicable laws and regulations, combined with strong negotiation skills.” – Corporate and M&A
“Hard-working, persistent and comprehensive.” – Corporate and M&A
“Responsive and knowledgeable on relevant issues.” – Corporate and M&A
“Very experienced in High Court litigation, with a strong network of trusted senior counsel and a deep understanding of judges and benches across different High Courts.” – Dispute resolution
“Prompt, practical, diligent and solution-oriented.” – Dispute resolution
“Very responsive and always available to address queries. The team understands the philosophy of the fund and reflects this consistently in agreements and negotiations.” – Private equity
“The firm is responsive, professional and provides excellent advice underpinned by a deep understanding of our business.” – Real estate
“Timely responses, a strong understanding of what we are trying to achieve, and excellent knowledge of the local market.” – Real estate
“In-depth analysis of the matter, real-time advice, quantitative analysis and detailed submissions.” – Regulatory
Srinjoy Bhattacherjee
“Trusted adviser, strategic thinker, sound judgement, decisive and pragmatic, highly responsive, and an influential negotiator.”
Rajul Bohra
“Knowledgeable, responsive and clear in her communication.”
“Timely delivery of work and strong knowledge of the local market.”
Vaibhav Choukse
“Working with Vaibhav Choukse has been a genuinely outstanding experience. He combines deep technical mastery of competition law with sharp commercial judgment, making his advice both legally robust and highly practical.”
“Knowledgeable and solution-oriented.”
“Vaibhav is highly insightful, with a sharp understanding of client needs and strong sensitivity to commercial realities. His advice is practical and actionable.”
“Vaibhav is particularly insightful, with a deep understanding of client needs and commercial realities. His advice is always practical and well-considered. He is intelligent, personable, empathetic and extremely easy to work with.”
Padmaja Kaur
“Strong legal and domain knowledge.”
Anand Lakra
“He has a problem-solving attitude and is willing to find solutions even where there is little precedent.”
“Calm, knowledgeable, persistent and a tireless advocate.”
Dheeraj Nair
“In-depth knowledge of the Indian courts.”
Siddharth Shankar
“Very responsive and understands deal dynamics extremely well.”
Sidharth Sethi
“Excellent understanding of issues, prompt and effective problem-solving.”
Shashank Singh
“Defends clients exceptionally well, is a strong negotiator, and takes the time to develop a deep understanding of the issues.”
Manvinder Singh
“Responsive and knowledgeable.”
Ashish Suman
“Well informed, highly competent, and strong on strategy and risk management.”
Nisha Uberoi
“Her ability to understand commercial constraints and provide advice that helps address them is particularly impressive.”
“Nisha is a very strong partner who is able to provide legal advice while keeping commercial considerations in mind.”
“Excellent command of the subject matter and strong communication skills. Maintains positive relationships, demonstrates a problem-solving mindset and is always willing to assist.”
“Best of the best in competition law.”
