We are delighted to announce that Saurav Kumar has joined us as a Senior Partner in our Corporate & M&A Practice and as Head of our Japan and South Korea Desk. We are equally pleased to share that Swathi Sreenath has joined our Firm as a Partner in the Corporate and M&A Practice and will be an integral part of the Firm's Japan and South Korea Desk. Saurav and Swathi are joined by their entire team and will be based out of the Firm's New Delhi office.

Saurav has over two decades of experience, with a practice spanning mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, private equity investment, joint ventures and corporate governance. He has advised multinationals, Indian public and private companies, funds and consulting firms on structuring complex inbound, outbound, domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of sectors. In addition to Japan and South Korea, Saurav has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Singapore.

Swathi has over 10 years of experience and focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic and financial investments, joint ventures, business restructurings, and compliance reviews, as well as a wide array of corporate and commercial matters. She has advised clients across a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing, e-commerce, information technology, services, fintech, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals. Swathi has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, France, Germany, UAE, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

“We look forward to welcoming Saurav and Swathi to Argus. Japan and South Korea have long been, and remain, among the Firm's core focus jurisdictions, and their appointment reflects our commitment to meaningfully build out our capabilities across these markets as we deepen our engagement in the years ahead. Their joining would also significantly strengthen the Firm's Corporate & M&A practice.”- Krishnava Dutt, Managing Partner.

“I am delighted to be joining the stellar team at Argus and look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth. Argus’ strong reputation for advising on complex transactions and its commitment to client service make this an exciting next chapter in my professional journey. I look forward to the next phase of learning. As I turn this page, I would like to express my gratitude to CMS IndusLaw for playing a pivotal role in my growth. The last decade at CMS IndusLaw has been a fantastic learning opportunity.”- Saurav Kumar

“Argus Partners brings an agile culture, deep multidisciplinary capability, and a sharp commercial edge that immediately stands out. It provides a fantastic environment to scale client solutions and tackle ambitious challenges, and I am thrilled to join them. Over seven years at CMS IndusLaw made for an unforgettable run. I carry immense appreciation for the trust, camaraderie, and shared milestones built with the leadership and my peers.” - Swathi Sreenath