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In a step further towards its efforts to expand its services across key cities in India, Saga Legal is pleased to announce the appointment of Atul N. Menon as a Partner in its Bangalore office. Atul will lead the Litigation and dispute resolution practice in Bangalore, bringing significant experience in handling legal matters across various judicial and regulatory forums in India. With his addition to the firm, Saga Legal’s Partner strength goes to 5 (Five) Partners operating out of 3 (Three) Offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.
An alumnus of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi and Queen Mary University of London, Atul is a highly experienced legal professional and has done a wide variety of matters in white-collar crimes, telecom litigation, arbitration, writ petitions, etc. He appears in various forums across India, including High Courts, Supreme Court and tribunals and advises and represents some of the leading multinational corporate entities. Atul has been a part of some of the path-breaking litigations across India, some of which have been widely reported and covered in legal circles. He brings experience of almost 13 years to the firm, and prior to joining Saga Legal, he worked at AZB & Partners as a Counsel. Atul is the second Partner to join the firm’s Bangalore office after the firm announced the hiring of Neeraj Vyas from Samvad Partners in November 2023, as a Partner to take charge of the firm’s General Corporate and PE-VC practice in Bangalore.
Gaurav Nair, Managing Partner of Saga Legal, commented on Atul’s appointment, stating, “We welcome Atul to Saga Legal. His experience in litigation and dispute resolution will be valuable to our firm. Atul’s expertise will support our dispute resolution practice, particularly in Bangalore, and contribute to our ability to provide holistic legal services to our clients. With Atul taking charge of the litigation and dispute resolution vertical and Neeraj handling the corporate practice – we are fairly well-equipped to service almost the entire spectrum of legal requirements of our clients. Atul’s addition to the team brings wholesomeness and lends a holistic edge to the Bangalore office. ”
Sanika Mehra, Co-Managing Partner, further stated, “Saga Legal has recently expanded its operations with the opening of new offices in Mumbai and Bangalore and the relocation to a larger, modern office space in New Delhi. All these are significant milestones for our firm. In the coming years, we aspire to serve a much wider range of clientele, and Atul’s onboarding is part of our plan to have talented individuals as a part of our leadership cohort, whether they specialize in our current practice areas or have the capacity to introduce new verticals to our repertoire.”
Atul N. Menon also shared his perspective on joining the firm, saying, “I look forward to working with Saga Legal and leading the litigation and dispute resolution team in Bangalore. The firm’s structured approach and focus on client service make it a good platform to continue my professional journey. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues and contributing to the firm’s litigation practice.”
Saga Legal has been expanding its presence across India. In November 2024, the firm also announced the opening of its office in Mumbai, marking another step in its growth. The Mumbai office is headed by Ishwar Ahuja and is expected to serve as a hub for arbitration, litigation, and corporate-commercial matters.
About Saga Legal: Headquartered in New Delhi and with a presence in Mumbai and Bangalore, Saga Legal was founded in 2016 and has solidified its reputation as a multi-service law firm providing a wide gamut of legal services in diverse areas of practice, ranging from dispute resolution to corporate advisory, the firm provides manifold legal solutions to its valued clients under one roof.