Saga Legal has announced its expansion into Mumbai with newly promoted Partner Ishwar Ahuja taking charge of growing the practice in the city.

Ahuja, an alumnus of Bharati Vidyapeeth, has experience in arbitration, litigation, regulatory advisory and corporate-commercial matters. He has represented leading media houses, healthcare corporations and major news conglomerates in high-stakes cases across various forums.

Speaking of the firm's expansion into Mumbai and Ahuja’s promotion, Managing Partner Gaurav Nair and Co-Managing Partner Sanika Mehra commented in a press release,

“The decision to expand into Mumbai is a strategic move to better serve the growing needs of our clients in the region. As a major financial and commercial hub, Mumbai has always been a critical market for many of our clients, and this expansion will allow us to be more responsive and accessible to their evolving legal and regulatory requirements. With Ishwar at the helm of our Mumbai practice, we are confident that his extensive experience across arbitration, litigation, and corporate-commercial matters will be instrumental in driving our commitment to giving bespoke services to our clients in the region..."

Ahuja added,

“I am truly grateful for the firm’s trust in me with this promotion, and I am excited to take on the responsibility of leading our Mumbai practice. Mumbai is not only India’s financial capital but also a vital hub for various industries, offering diverse opportunities for growth across sectors such as finance, media, healthcare, and technology. As we establish a strong foothold in this key market, I am excited to collaborate with my fellow Partners to enhance our firm’s capabilities and provide bespoke legal solutions that meet the complex and evolving needs of our clients. I look forward to building on Saga Legal’s reputation for excellence and driving our continued success in this vital region.”

The firm has also announced the promotion of Shilpa Chaudhary and Antra Ahuja to Principal Associate and Sakina Kapadia to Senior Associate.

It now has a total of four Partners operating out of three offices across the country.

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