Iqbal Khan has resigned from his role as the national corporate lead at JSA (J. Sagar Associates), a well-known law firm in India.
Khan had joined JSA in October 2024 from another top law firm, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. He brought along a team of 18 lawyers, including three retained partners. His addition helped strengthen JSA’s mergers, acquisitions, and private equity teams.
JSA’s Managing Partner, Vivek Chandy, confirmed the news. He said, “Iqbal Khan has submitted his resignation. We will work together to ensure a smooth transition, keeping in mind our clients, teams, and the firm.” Chandy also added that JSA has grown rapidly in the last 18 months and continues to focus on expanding with professionals who share the firm’s values. “We wish Iqbal all the best,” he said.
Khan’s departure comes at a time when many senior lawyers are shifting between top law firms. At JSA, Khan was expected to work closely with senior leadership to boost the firm’s corporate law services.
Before joining JSA, Khan worked with top U.S. law firms Paul Weiss and Kirkland & Ellis. He holds a law degree (J.D.) from Columbia Law School in the U.S., where he was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He also earned the Parker School Certificate in International and Comparative Law, and earlier completed his LLB from the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Khan was also editor of the Columbia Journal of European Law and has been ranked among India’s leading M&A and private equity lawyers. He has worked on major deals for clients such as Reliance, Tata, Biocon, PharmEasy, Brookfield, TPG, LIC, Advent, and Bain.
His exit marks a significant change in India’s legal industry as top talent continues to move across firms.
