Sagus Legal was founded in early 2020 by ex-Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co corporate partner, Shruti Kanodia. The firm’s core strengths are corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, and energy and infrastructure work. It has offices in New Delhi, Odisha and Gurugram. The key partners are Kanodia and disputes expert Anand Kumar Shrivastava.
Client feedback
“Hard-working, clear on the law and provides practical advice.” – Energy
“They do extensive study and have a good command of the subject. They focus on cost-cutting for us, have a good office setup and a great team.” – Regulatory
“They are a diligent team and have good knowledge, acumen and the practical aspects of the legal craft. They provide business-oriented solutions. They have a good hold on regulatory and corporate aspects.” – Regulatory
Anand Srivastava
“Very clear on the business needs of the company and is able to stitch the requirements and regulations prevailing together to get the desired outcome.”
“He is doing well.”
“He’s got an in-depth knowledge of the business and good legal acumen. He has excellent client management skills, experience and thought processes.”
Work highlights
Represented Tata Power Company before the Supreme Court of India challenging the judgment of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).
Represented TP Central Odisha Distribution in an appeal filed by Indian Railways before APTEL.
Work highlights
Advised on the $2.5 billion merger of Jindal Stainless (Hisar) and four other group companies into Jindal Stainless. This is one of the rare mergers where two companies both having their shares listed on stock exchanges in India and their GDRs listed overseas are merging together.
Work highlights
Advised Petronet LNG on its existing and new trust and retention accounts agreements pursuant to changes in the Indian regulatory framework.
Acted for a leading public listed steel company on its financing requirements from Union Bank of India.
