The partnership of JSA Advocates & Solicitors has elected Amar Gupta and Vivek Chandy as Joint Managing Partners of the firm..Lalit Kumar, Varghese Thomas and Vikram Raghani have been elected as the rest of the members of the five-person JSA Executive Committee. The new Committee will take charge with effect from April 1, 2025..The Committee has a mix of new and old members, ensuring due continuity. Chandy first became a Joint Managing Partner in January 2019, and continues to hold the position for a third term.Gupta replaces Amit Kapur as Joint Managing Partner. He is a veteran Disputes practitioner with over 30 years of experience. He has held management and practice leadership positions during his 27-year tenure with JSA.Kumar, who has been with the firm for over 20 years, is a new entrant into the Executive Committee.Thomas, who was also a part of the previous Executive Committee, has been re-elected.Raghani, who is currently the Co-Chair of the firm's Corporate Practice, has spent more than 22 years with the firm..Commenting on being re-elected as Joint Managing Partner, Vivek Chandy said,"I am humbled by the trust and confidence reposed in me by the partnership. Reflecting over the last 6 years of leading the firm with Amit, it's satisfying how JSA has been able to achieve a sustained growth trajectory, with support from the partnership. We have seen the emergence of a new generation of JSA stars while our unique model and great work culture continues to attract the best talent. I express my heartfelt gratitude to Amit for his immense contribution in helping JSA reach this pedestal.”“I congratulate Amar on being elected as the JMPs. I welcome Varghese, along with Vikram Raghani and Lalit Kumar, on board the Firm's leadership as ExComm members. Working with Amar and the new ExComm, which will comprise some of our finest young lawyers, my focus will be to ensure continued growth, build strategic capabilities, and empower the excellent next generation of our partners, in line with our broader vision to make JSA the finest law Firm in India,” he further added..Newly elected Joint Managing Partner Amar Gupta said,"I am grateful for the trust and confidence my partners have placed in me. It will be my endeavour to help steer the firm to greater success in this challenging environment while remaining committed to our core values and the vision of our founders. There are exciting new areas of law that the firm needs to focus on while continuing to grow. I believe JSA has the talent and potential to emerge as a market leader in these and other areas of legal practice. It is recognized for its leadership in multiple practices and for delivering exceptional legal services and forward-thinking solutions. Our firm will continue prioritizing excellence, collaboration, and client satisfaction.”.Outgoing Joint Managing Partner Amit Kapur said,“I am delighted to see the institutional tradition strengthened with the election of the new ExComm, and congratulate Vivek and Varghese for being re-elected, and Amar, Lalit, and Vikram for being entrusted with this responsibility. They make a competent and future-ready leadership team to build on JSA’s strengths for our next phase of growth with our recognized deep domain expertise, strong client relationships, a distinguished brand and world-class infrastructure. Now in my last phase at JSA, I chose to step out of the management role after a fulfilling stint of serving the firm for 1.5 years as Senior Partner and 6 years as JMP working alongside Vivek with the support of all colleagues at JSA and will remain grateful for this opportunity.".The JSA partnership elects the Executive Committee - comprising five members - for a three-year term. The Committee forms the firm's senior leadership team and is responsible for overall management, development and implementation of the firm’s growth strategy, and for spearheading the firm's operations across its seven offices..If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
