Neeraj Vyas joins Saga Legal as a Partner in General Corporate and PE-VC practice

Neeraj Vyas has joined Saga Legal as a Partner in its Bengaluru office to further diversify its General Corporate, M&A, Private Equity-Venture Capital and Banking & Finance practice..Vyas is a 2014 graduate of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore..He brings with him a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, in representing clients across diverse industries. His expertise includes transaction advisory, where he has adeptly guided startups, early-stage enterprises, and late-stage investors through various stages of investment deals, including facilitating investors' exits from portfolio companies..Prior to joining Saga Legal, he held senior positions at leading organizations such as Samvad Partners, Indus Law and ICICI Bank Limited..Welcoming Neeraj to the team, Managing Partner, Gaurav Nair, said, “Our practice in Bangalore has grown faster than expected and we were looking at someone with the right cultural alignment to become the face of our Bangalore office. In our interactions with Neeraj, we not only found him to be completely aligned with a vision to grow the Bangalore practice, but also understood that he is widely respected for his craft in the corporate and PE-VC ecosystem in Bangalore. His onboarding is the perfect start to establishing a wider presence in the southern region and we are open to welcoming more Partners as we have plans to continue this expansion and diversification into different areas and contribute to a well-functioning, transparent, and compliant corporate and financial environment. By enabling businesses to operate efficiently and make sound financial decisions, Saga Legal will play its part in driving innovation and economic growth.”.Co-Managing Partner, Sanika Mehra further added, “We have seen and worked with Neeraj on the opposite side many times. While his technical grip on law is remarkable, what distinguishes him is the way he tailors innovative solutions through a blend of legal and commercial nuances. The clarity of his approach and brevity with which he simplifies jargon are appreciated by the clients." .Expressing enthusiasm about starting his journey with the firm, Neeraj Vyas himself added, “The firm already has a presence in Bengaluru and I’m tasked with the responsibility to further bolster the firm’s practice. While collaborating with a dynamic and talented team will require me to think on my feet, I also eagerly anticipate a journey that will be both – demanding and rewarding. I look forward to dynamic challenges, continuous learning, and the opportunity to work closely with innovative businesses and investors. With the firm’s expertise and my experience, I believe we have the potential to play a crucial role in shaping and facilitating strategic investments that drive business growth and innovation.”.Saga Legal had recently announced, Sanika Mehra, as the Co-Managing Partner and Head of Corporate Practice. Earlier this year, the Firm had also announced the promotion of Priya Mamgain to the position of Partner in its Delhi Office. .If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.