Sagus Legal has proudly announced the inauguration of its latest office located at Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City in Gurgaon, and the strategic appointment of Aashima Shrivastava as Partner and Head of Gurgaon within its Corporate, Commercial, and Compliance Practice. This new office establishes Sagus Legal at the core of Gurgaon’s bustling commercial landscape, enhancing its current foothold in the region and complementing its headquarters in New Delhi.
The firm’s expansion in Gurgaon is a testament to its dedication to providing robust support to clients dealing with intricate corporate, commercial, and compliance matters both domestically and on a global scale. This move underscores Sagus Legal’s commitment to being present where its clients operate.
With over 18 years of experience, Aashima Shrivastava brings a wealth of expertise in corporate governance, labor and employment, cross-border compliance, enterprise risk management, commercial contracting, and strategic advisory. Her career commenced in 2007, and she has amassed significant experience with law firms before transitioning to in-house roles. Notably, she has held senior legal positions at Boston Consulting Group, overseeing legal operations across India, South-East Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East, tackling high-stakes commercial and regulatory challenges.
Shrivastava further honed her skills at Smiths Group, a global engineering and technology behemoth, managing legal affairs for the APAC region and collaborating with esteemed international legal practices. Her extensive network and trusted relationships with premier law firms in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, the Middle East, and South-East Asia are expected to significantly benefit Sagus Legal’s clientele.
Shruti Kanodia, Managing Partner of Sagus Legal, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Aashima to the firm. Her unique career trajectory offers a rare perspective. Her expertise will not only benefit our existing clients but also attract new ones, thanks to her exceptional skills and international exposure. Her deep relationships with leading international practices will provide immediate value to our clients involved in cross-border work. Aashima’s commercial acumen and compliance expertise make her an outstanding addition to our team. As Head of Gurgaon, she will be instrumental in making our Cyber Hub office a go-to destination for complex legal matters.”
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Aashima Shrivastava, now Partner and Head of Gurgaon at Sagus Legal, shared her excitement, “Joining Sagus Legal as Partner and Head of Gurgaon is a thrilling opportunity. Having collaborated with top international law firms throughout my career, I understand the high standards expected in cross-border and complex commercial matters. I am eager to leverage my network and experience here. With businesses navigating rapidly evolving areas such as AI, data protection, and digital regulation, alongside traditional commercial needs, there is a real opportunity to provide integrated, practical counsel that empowers clients. The new Cyber Hub office is a statement of intent, and I am excited to contribute to its growth.”
This strategic expansion and Shrivastava’s appointment underscore Sagus Legal’s ongoing investment in top-tier talent and specialized advisory capabilities, including in emerging technology, AI governance, and digital commercial agreements.
