Saga Legal has appointed Sanika Mehra, Head of Corporate Practice, as the Co-Managing Partner of the firm..Mehra is a graduate of Savitribai Phule Pune University..She will be part of the firm’s core management along with Gaurav Nair, Founder and Managing Partner.In her new role, Mehra will provide clear and effective leadership to all members of the firm, including partners, associates, and support staff. She will also be identifying and nurturing talent within the firm while contributing to a positive firm culture that aligns with the firm's values and goals. She will also ensure that the firm's strategic direction aligns with meeting the diverse demands of the clients through encouraging innovation in client-servicing, technology adoption, and operational processes to stay competitive.In terms of her practice, Mehra will continue to head the Corporate Practice of the firm. She has extensive experience in handling a wide spectrum of complex commercial matters related to contracts and agreements, real estate transactions, employment law, taxation intricacies, banking and finance intricacies, regulatory practice, and securities law. .Wishing her well in the new role, Gaurav Nair, Founder and Managing Partner, said, “Sanika brings a unique viewpoint backed by a broader range of experiences and ideas; and a deeper understanding of a diverse clientele. Her leadership style emphasizes on collaboration, effective communication, and empathy, which can significantly contribute to incubating teamwork internally and developing client relationships externally. She plans to foster greater inclusivity and diversity within the firm, and is also planning to introduce best practices for work-life balance and well-being of team members. In a nutshell, she brings a valuable blend of skills, experiences, and perspectives that will contribute to the firm's overall competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability.”.Sanika Mehra, Co-Managing Partner expressed enthusiasm towards her journey ahead and shared, “As Gaurav transitions to a more strategic role where he will focus on identifying new business opportunities, assessing the potential for geographic expansion and practice area diversification, I will ensure that the firm is managed well and we are able to implement the strategic growth initiatives Gaurav identifies for the firm, as we go along. My biggest aspiration is to build a more dynamic and adaptive firm culture, positioning it for sustained success. For this purpose, we have already started taking steps and the firm has officially announced transitioning to a 5-day work week along with flexible days of work from home or a remote location every month, allowing our members to focus on physical and mental well-being and spending time with their family or pursuing an interest or hobby.”.If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
Saga Legal has appointed Sanika Mehra, Head of Corporate Practice, as the Co-Managing Partner of the firm..Mehra is a graduate of Savitribai Phule Pune University..She will be part of the firm’s core management along with Gaurav Nair, Founder and Managing Partner.In her new role, Mehra will provide clear and effective leadership to all members of the firm, including partners, associates, and support staff. She will also be identifying and nurturing talent within the firm while contributing to a positive firm culture that aligns with the firm's values and goals. She will also ensure that the firm's strategic direction aligns with meeting the diverse demands of the clients through encouraging innovation in client-servicing, technology adoption, and operational processes to stay competitive.In terms of her practice, Mehra will continue to head the Corporate Practice of the firm. She has extensive experience in handling a wide spectrum of complex commercial matters related to contracts and agreements, real estate transactions, employment law, taxation intricacies, banking and finance intricacies, regulatory practice, and securities law. .Wishing her well in the new role, Gaurav Nair, Founder and Managing Partner, said, “Sanika brings a unique viewpoint backed by a broader range of experiences and ideas; and a deeper understanding of a diverse clientele. Her leadership style emphasizes on collaboration, effective communication, and empathy, which can significantly contribute to incubating teamwork internally and developing client relationships externally. She plans to foster greater inclusivity and diversity within the firm, and is also planning to introduce best practices for work-life balance and well-being of team members. In a nutshell, she brings a valuable blend of skills, experiences, and perspectives that will contribute to the firm's overall competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability.”.Sanika Mehra, Co-Managing Partner expressed enthusiasm towards her journey ahead and shared, “As Gaurav transitions to a more strategic role where he will focus on identifying new business opportunities, assessing the potential for geographic expansion and practice area diversification, I will ensure that the firm is managed well and we are able to implement the strategic growth initiatives Gaurav identifies for the firm, as we go along. My biggest aspiration is to build a more dynamic and adaptive firm culture, positioning it for sustained success. For this purpose, we have already started taking steps and the firm has officially announced transitioning to a 5-day work week along with flexible days of work from home or a remote location every month, allowing our members to focus on physical and mental well-being and spending time with their family or pursuing an interest or hobby.”.If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
