The legal profession is transforming rapidly in light of market disruption, changing client expectations and technological developments. Established in 2003, HSA’s focus on continuing evolution has enabled us to constantly adapt to emerging market dynamics and deliver consistent value to clients. We measure our success by the service we provide to clients, irrespective of the size, scope and scale of the matter at hand.We are a team of 30+ partners and over 150 professionals based out of our four offices across India’s major cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
Overview
We are a full-service law firm that prides itself on combining knowledge, experience and expertise to create outcome-oriented solutions and ensure our clients stay ahead of emerging opportunities and risks. Our areas of expertise include Projects Energy & Infrastructure; Banking & Finance; Restructuring & Insolvency; Corporate & Commercial; Regulatory & Policy; Defence & Aerospace; Dispute Resolution; Environment Health & Safety; Real Estate; Technology Media & Telecommunications; Taxation; and Investigations.
We are a law firm built around people. We embrace collaboration while advising our clients and assemble teams of experts to bring the right talent to address every client issue. Our belief in delivering legal advice that recognizes each client's strategic goals and business requirements allows us to offer pragmatic and implementable support across our platform of practices and sectors.
Our Journey
2003
Start of our journey with humble offices in New Delhi and Mumbai
2004
Ranked as a Tier 1 law firm for Projects & Energy practice by Legal 500
2010
Moved to a larger office at New Delhi with more than 50 professionals
2011
Rebranded the Firm with a new logo
2016
Expanded offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata and is home to 100+ professionals
2019
Awarded at the FT Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyer Awards in Hong Kong for advising Chhattisgarh InfoTech Promotion Society in the implementation of the Sanchar Kranti Yojana
2020
4 offices pan-India, Full-service offering, 30+ partners and over 150 professionals
Awards
Client Feedback
We find that HSA Advocates is an excellent law firm for the reason that they are always providing very clear legal opinions which are very well written and clear.
Praised for having ‘great knowledge’ of the practice area and for ‘clear’ communication of complicated legal matters to clients.
Extremely professional, with lots of knowledge in infrastructure and project financing," noting that it "understands the perspectives of lenders, developers and policymakers.
The disputes team at HSA is exceptional. Under the leadership of Hemant Sahai, the team has dedicated lawyers who have the ability to work round the clock to assist a client needing urgent advice and assistance.
Confident and professional in its approach" and highlights its "Strong understanding of the EPC business.
HSA Advocates is an excellent law firm which provides very clear legal opinions.
The key strengths of this team are its efficiency and quick turnaround of deliverables, as well as its strong subject matter expertise.
They are a professional team and I must say meticulousness stands our among other qualities. They are very flexible to the customer’s requirements and are very responsive.
HSA Advocates provides prompt service and is proactive in its approach.
They keep pace with our demanding schedule and have put together a very good and enthusiastic team
One of the key strengths is that there is partner involvement throughout the course of the assignments, which ensures the quality of the advice and ensures that deadlines are being met.
Press Updates
Oct 2023
Anil K Rawal joins HSA Advocates as an Advisor
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Anil K Rawal as a Advisor. Anil is a retired IRS officer...
May 2023
Assystem SA France executes definitive documents for acquisition of RELSAFE PRA Consulting Private Limited, an India-based company providing technical consultancy services globally in the nuclear sector
Assystem SA France executes definitive documents for acquisition of RELSAFE PRA Consulting Private Limited, an India-based company providing technical consultancy services...
Apr 2023
Armin Pardiwala joins HSA Advocates as a Partner
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Armin Pardiwala as a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate & Commercial practice....
Apr 2023
Khushboo Luthra joins HSA Advocates as a Partner & Chief Marketing Officer
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Khushboo Luthra as a Partner in the Firm’s Communication and Marketing team.
Mar 2023
HSA Advocates advised Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt Ltd on sale of its 1753 MW renewable portfolio to JSW Neo Energy Ltd
HSA Advocates advised Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited, on sale of its portfolio of 1753 MW renewable energy generation capacity to...
Nov 2022
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Satish Anand Sharma as a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate & Commercial and Investment Funds practice areas.
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Satish Anand Sharma as a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate & Commercial...
Aug 2022
Mytrah Energy hives off renewable energy assets to JSW Neo Energy
Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited has entered definitive documents with JSW Neo Energy Limited for the sale of its solar and...
Jul 2022
HSA Advocates advised Assystem Group on exit from the joint venture between AXISCADES Technologies Limited (ATL) and Assystem Engineering and Operation Services SAS (AEOS) and sale of their entire stake in the joint venture company, Assystem Axiscades Engineering Private Limited (AAEPL)
HSA Advocates advised Assystem Group on exit from the joint venture between AXISCADES Technologies Limited (ATL) and Assystem Engineering and Operation...
Dec 2021
HSA Advocates advised Bytelearn Edtech Private Limited in securing investment from Chiratae Ventures India Fund IV, Leo Technology Fund VCC, 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund and LV Angel Fund
HSA Advocates advised Bytelearn Edtech Private Limited in securing investment from Chiratae Ventures India Fund IV, Leo Technology Fund VCC, 9Unicorns...
Nov 2021
HSA Advocates advised Greaves Cotton Ltd and Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd in the strategic investment in MLR Auto Limited
HSA Advocates advised Greaves Cotton Ltd and Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd in the strategic investment in MLR Auto Limited
Nov 2021
HSA Advocates advised Greaves Cotton Ltd and Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd in acquisition of shareholding in Bestway Agencies Pvt Ltd
HSA Advocates advised Greaves Cotton Ltd and Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd in acquisition of shareholding in Bestway Agencies Pvt Ltd
Sep 2020
HSA Advocates advised ACME Solar on the divestment of 100 MW of solar assets to Amplus Energy for an aggregate value of INR 8 Billion (~USD 109 Million)
HSA advised ACME Solar Holdings (ACME) on the divestment of 2 (two) solar power plants with a total capacity of 100...
Aug 2020
HSA Advocates advised Cold Love Ice Cream Private Limited in angel investment round from multiple investors
HSA Advocates advised Cold Love Ice Cream Private Limited in angel investment round from multiple investors
Jul 2020
Manan Shukla joins as a Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice of the firm
HSA is pleased to announce the addition of Manan Shukla to the Firm. Manan joins us as a Partner in the...
Jun 2020
UPERC resolves conflict between old PPAs and new regulations
In a significant order, Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission upheld the principle of ‘Regulations overriding the PPA’ and clarifies pertinent aspects...
Mar 2020
Sharmil Bhushan joined HSA Advocates as a Partner
We are pleased to announce the addition of Sharmil Bhushan to the Firm. As a Partner based in the Mumbai office,...
Feb 2020
Amaresh Kumar Singh joined HSA Advocates as a Partner
HSA is pleased to announce the addition of Amaresh Kumar Singh to the Firm. As a Partner based in the New...
Feb 2020
SC dismisses appeals filed by AP DISCOMs
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India on February 4, 2020 dismissed civil appeals filed on behalf of...
Jan 2020
Sunando Mukherjee joined HSA Advocates as a Partner
Sunando Mukherjee joined HSA as a Partner in the New Delhi office. As a corporate lawyer, he specializes in corporate M&A...
Jan 2020
SC dismisses the challenge to APTEL
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its recent order dated January 20, 2020 has dismissed the challenge to APTEL Judgment
Jan 2020
Ocus on handing over the operations
HSA successfully represented its client Ocus Skyscrapers Reality Limited, with respect to its handing over of operations of 100+ key service...
Jan 2020
Vatsal Gaur joins HSA Advocates as Associate Partner
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce that Vatsal Gaur joins the Firm as an Associate Partner. In the process, Vatsal merges...
Dec 2019
AP HC directs payment of INR 1450 crores
Ensuring financial viability of power generators is critical to the growth of power sector in India. Upholding this theme,
Dec 2019
Kshitiz Khera joins HSA Advocates as Associate Partner
HSA Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Kshitiz Khera to the Firm. As an Associate Partner based in the...
Nov 2019
HSA Advocates welcomes Ashutosh Gupta to its collegium of partnership
HSA Advocates welcomes Ashutosh Gupta to its collegium of partnership. As a Partner and Chief Strategy Officer, he will lead the...
Nov 2019
HSA Press Release Smartworks – Nov 2019
Smartworks Coworking Spaces Private Limited (“Company”), a company engaged in providing co-working spaces has raised USD 25
Aug 2019
Power producers receive relief under supervisory powers of APTEL
Three solar power producers, namely, Ayana Renewable, Sprng Energy and SB Energy represented by their legal counsel HSA Advocates, breathed a...
Jul 2019
Amit Charan joins HSA Advocates as Partner
We are pleased to welcome Amit Charan to HSA Advocates as Partner. He will be based out of the firm’s Delhi...
Apr 2019
DLS Law Offices headed by Dipti Lavya Swain merges its practice with HSA Advocates in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar
We are pleased to announce that Dipti Lavya Swain, Founder & Managing Partner of DLS Law Offices is merging his firm...
Apr 2019
Faranaaz Karbhari joins HSA Advocates as Counsel along with Rahul P. Jain as an Associate Counsel
We are pleased to welcome experienced litigator and arbitrator Faranaaz Karbhari, to HSA Advocates as Counsel..