Establishing a new base in Chennai, AZB secures key hires from JSA
Aarthi Sivanandh Joins AZB & Partners' Chennai Office
Aarthi Sivanandh, a seasoned legal professional, has made a move to AZB & Partners, joining their newly established office in Chennai. Sivanandh, who was previously a partner at J Sagar Associates (JSA), will now lead the corporate team in the new AZB & Partners office.
The departure of Sivanandh from JSA may have been due to her new role in the AZB & Partners office in Chennai. Amit Kapur and Vivek Chandy, joint managing partners of JSA, made a statement expressing appreciation for Sivanandh's contribution to the firm, particularly in the Chennai market.
Zia Mody, managing partner of AZB, expressed elation about the new office in Chennai. The new office is a significant expansion of AZB & Partners' presence in India, making them present in five Indian cities, which include Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, and now Chennai.
Chennai is a growing market for corporate work, according to AZB & Partners. The new office will provide services to clients at various levels of corporate work, leveraging AZB & Partners' expertise for the benefit of its clients in Chennai.
Sivanandh brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She has expertise in M&A, divestment, stock sales and purchases, advance preparation for prospective targets, asset sales and purchases, and structuring. Prior to her tenure at JSA, Sivanandh was a partner at Vichar Partners before it merged with JSA in 2014.
JSA, known for its unique structure and philosophy, has expressed that it will continue to pursue growth opportunities, including in Chennai, with individuals who align with the firm's culture and values. Despite individual entries or exits, the firm is poised to continue growing.
The move of a prominent legal professional like Sivanandh to AZB & Partners' Chennai office is significant in the Indian legal market. However, specific details about Sivanandh's case are not currently available. General insights suggest that lateral moves between major law firms in India are often motivated by opportunities for professional growth and the potential to contribute to a new team or firm. The impact of such moves in Chennai's legal market remains to be seen.
The new office in Chennai, led by Sivanandh, will expand AZB & Partners' services in the finance and business sectors, given Chennai's growing market for corporate work. Sivanandh's extensive experience in M&A, divestment, and structure will be leveraged to provide comprehensive services in the industry.
