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1. JSA
2. Khaitan
3. CAM & AZB
4. SAM
5. Trilegal
In terms of type / variety of cases (both combination and enforcement):
1. SAM
2. AZB & Khaitan
3. Trilegal (if look at merger matters only, then it should be second)
4. CAM
5. JSA
In terms of retention of retainers:
1. SAM
2. Khaitan & AZB
3. JSA
4. CAM
5. Trilegal
Generally great to have interned with a team at-least twice before making a decision. If not possible, asking around the right questions to at-least a wide set of people would be great? Your wants will define what is better for you!
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Now here's the thing- if you want to do cutting edge work and you are ambitious- your options are Trilegal and AZB. The chances of you becoming a Partner at SAM is almost zero.
But dont consider going to Trilegal/AZB if you think it's a 9-5.
CAM is doing ok. Just ok.
Chandhiok is maturing a lot faster, work quality is at par with any top practice. However, the pay is abysmal despite having some huge clients (not just Google).
Gaggar is coming up. It's only recently that they started acting for the defence side. Would describe them as decent at best. Also, the pay is worst compared to any firm mentioned on this entire thread.
I am a corp SA. I hear people telling me Nisha delivers. Also- her juniors make a lot of money. A Lot.