SNG & Partners has recently announced its annual promotions across designations, including the announcement of promotions to leadership positions. At the helm of senior leadership, Anju Gandhi has been announced as Senior Partner (Head of Banking & Finance), and Sadhav Mishra has been elevated as Senior Partner (Head of Real Estate). Aditya Vikram Dua has been appointed as the Head of Financial Services. In addition, Samreen Paloba has been promoted as a Partner, and Nishtha Arora has been promoted as an Associate Partner. The firm has also announced promotions across the Principal Associate and Senior Associate levels.
ABOUT THE NEWLY PROMOTED LEADERS: Senior Partner and Head of Banking & Finance, Anju Gandhi advises Banks and NBFCs on their entire legal set-up involving all product documentation, HR, Policy Reviews, IT set up and commercial contracts, offering continuous legal support. She also specialises in fintech, private client practice, human resources, industrial laws and ESG. Senior Partner and Head of Real Estate practice, Sadhav Mishra, steers the Real Estate practice of the Firm. His area of specialisation is real estate and advisory, and he regularly advises on conveyancing, commercial leasing, land acquisition, due diligence of title, regulatory compliance, structuring of project acquisition (real estate, logistics, warehousing etc.) and advisory on various real estate laws related to RERA, MOFA, SRA, MHADA, etc. Sadhav has over 20 years of rich experience in advising clients pan India, including developers, lenders, corporates (logistics & warehousing), renewable energy, real estate funds, NBFCs, and banks.
In a career spanning over a decade, Partner and Head of Financial Services, Aditya Vikram Dua has worked on all major aspects of financing, including banking, strategic corporate investments, debt and equity capital market issuances, finance and restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate commercial matters. He has represented and advised some of the largest conglomerates in the banking sector inclusive of leading (domestic and multinational) banks, non-banking finance companies, and large financial institutions in India on a plethora of transactions which include real estate financing, acquisition financing, capex finance, and external commercial borrowings. Samreen Paloba, Partner, specialises in real estate laws and regulations and has handled a wide range of transactions related to real estate financing (debt/equity funding), acquisitions, leasing, conveyancing, and structuring in the real estate sector.
Rajesh Narain Gupta, Founder & Chairman, and Amit Aggarwal, Managing Partner (Corporate & Non-Contentious Practice), shared a joint quote on the occasion, “At SNG, we believe progression must be both earned and nurtured. All the promoted members have not only paved their way for organic growth, but they have also depicted sustained contribution to the firm’s growth through their impeccable client servicing and mentoring the next layer of lawyers under them, both aspects in complete alignment with the firm’s long-term goals. We take immense pride in seeing colleagues grow into larger roles while staying rooted in our values.”
In a joint statement, Senior Partners Anju Gandhi (Head of Banking & Finance) and Sadhav Mishra (Head of Real Estate) shared “This elevation is a moment of both reflection and renewed responsibility. Having been part of SNG & Partners for many years, we have witnessed the firm’s evolution into a trusted name across sectors. What makes SNG truly unique is its deep-rooted belief in recognising and nurturing long-term commitment, leadership by example, and domain expertise. As we step into this new phase, we remain committed to not only deepening client relationships, but also to further building resilient, future-ready practice groups that reflect the values and standards SNG stands for.”
Aditya Vikram Dua, newly appointed Head of Financial Services, added, “My journey at SNG has been deeply fulfilling - from joining as a team member to now stepping into a leadership role. This elevation motivates me to further build on our robust financial services practice and align it closely with client needs and market trends. What stands out at this firm is its consistent investment in people who stay the course. If you are committed, accountable, and willing to grow, the firm ensures that you do. This elevation is not just a milestone in my career but a reminder that perseverance and alignment with the firm’s vision truly open doors. To my younger colleagues - stay curious, stay consistent, and growth will follow.”
Samreen Paloba, elevated to Partner, remarked, " From an Intern to a Partner – life has come full circle! I'm honoured and grateful to reach this milestone, which reflects our firm’s belief in growth and potential. I’m excited to embrace this role with renewed purpose and responsibility."
In addition to these senior-level promotions, SNG & Partners has also recognised excellence across the mid-level leadership tier. The firm has promoted Prateek Mohnot, Avni Gupta, Lokesh Malik, and Anubhav Deep Singh to the position of Principal Associate, while Shreesh Pathak, Saloni Shah, and Priyal Brahmbhatt have been promoted to Senior Associate.
With this recent development, the combined count of Partners and Associate Partners at the firm stands at 30.
Established in 1962, by the Late Mr. S. N. Gupta, an acclaimed banking lawyer, jurist and writer, SNG & Partners (“SNG”) is a second-generation full-service law Firm which has acquired an enviable reputation for sophisticated legal work in India, in the national capital, New Delhi, the business capital, Mumbai, and the IT capital, Bengaluru. In 2023, the firm collaborated with R&P Partners through an exclusive alliance, taking the consolidated strength of the firms to over 120+ lawyers (including Partners), operating out of 9 cities – New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Cochin, and Madurai. In 2024, the Firm established a dedicated Japanese Desk to offer specialized legal and advisory services to Japanese and Indian companies seeking cross-border investment and business opportunities.