I know that some firms like Tri, Bharucha, Argus, Solomon & Co etc were offering pretty good amounts, but want to know what the industry standard is. As far as I know, Tri pays the highest with something around 14 for an A1.
Bharucha will pay you the best, and torture you the most. (Started my career in BD there)
Trilegal does pay around that ballpark, though you will be considered to be an employee, and won't have a retainer. (Basically bahaut tax katega. [I work here now])
Solomon & Co is inadvisable to go to as an A1 because they need someone to do basically everything for them. You need to be at least an A3 to take on that role. (I rejected an offer from them for the same reason)
Argus is decent but again, you will be considered to be an employee. The culture is easy going, and Aarti is fun to work with. (Been invited to join them a few times)
Trilegal does pay around that ballpark, though you will be considered to be an employee, and won't have a retainer. (Basically bahaut tax katega. [I work here now])
Solomon & Co is inadvisable to go to as an A1 because they need someone to do basically everything for them. You need to be at least an A3 to take on that role. (I rejected an offer from them for the same reason)
Argus is decent but again, you will be considered to be an employee. The culture is easy going, and Aarti is fun to work with. (Been invited to join them a few times)
Payscale is around what's mentioned by OP.