J Sagar Associates (JSA) Bangalore salaried partner Arjun Perikal has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas in the city earlier this month.

Perikal had started his career in 2003 at AZB & Partners Bangalore after graduating from KLE Law College in Bangalore. In 2009, he had joined JSA, where he became partner in 2013.

It is understood he focuses primarily on disputes, court assisted M&A and corporate restructuring these days, which makes up around 60% of his practice.

The remainder is M&A, general commercial contracts and real estate.

We have reached out to him for comment.

JSA joint managing partners Amit Kapur and Vivek Chandy commented: “Arjun was with JSA for many years which included a long stint as a retained partner and choose to move on in search of new opportunities. We wish him all success.”

Update 10 April 2020 20:30: SAM managing partner Pallavi Shroff commented: “His addition to our Bengaluru office will help strengthen our presence in the southern region and further bolster the dispute resolution practice of the firm.”

Managing partner Akshay Chudasama added: “His diverse experience will be a tremendous asset to the firm.”

Perikal added: “I am [...] looking forward to an enriching journey ahead.”