Saroj Kumar Jha Email and Phone Number

I am a Senior Partner at Saraf and Partners in the real estate practice. Recognized as one of the eminent real estate lawyers in the country, I have an experience of more than two decades in the area of real estate, corporate structuring and consultancy, and specialize in advising foreign investors on entry routing, location analysis, risk analysis, site and title searches, due diligence, drafting and vetting of various transaction documents and general corporate counselling.My scope of advice includes structuring transactions compliant with applicable laws including but not limited to foreign exchange laws, taxation laws and real estate laws. Among other services, I also assist in filing, obtaining, and complying with various approvals required from the competent authorities.Through my vast experience in numerous high value and complex transactions, I have been instrumental in resolving hurdles or challenges affecting materialization of any commercial transaction. My eye for detail, acumen to handle both legal and commercial aspects of a transaction and ability to provide insightful advice is well appreciated by all clients.Have advised and represented several clients ranging from major international funds and financial institutes, as well as leading corporations on resolving conflicts related to non-completion of the project, legal tenability, license requirements and environmental regulations. I also provide comprehensive legal services to domestic and international clients including private equity funds, to embark upon new projects in India. Additionally, have played a vital role in helping investors in exiting the existing projects at the pivotal stage for achieving optimal commercial returns.Some of my awards and recognitions include:• Consistently ranked by “Who’s Who Legal” as a leading real estate lawyer in India from 2007-2023.• Recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of leading lawyers in India in real estate.• Recommended by “Global Law Expert” as one of the leading lawyers in the field of ‘Real Estate’ in India.• Recommended by “Which Lawyer PLC” as one of the leading lawyers in ‘Corporate Real Estate.’Specialties: Mergers and Acquisition/Real Estate/Funds