JSA Partner Mathew Thomas has joined Saraf and Partners as a Partner in Capital Markets Practice at the firm's Mumbai office.

Thomas is a 2010 graduate of National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi.

Thomas has extensive experience advising both domestic and international clients on a wide range of capital markets transactions. His expertise spans across initial public offerings (IPOs), rights offerings, qualified institutions placements (QIPs), and public offerings of units and debt securities by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).

Before joining Saraf, Thomas was as a Partner at JSA. He has previously also worked at Trilegal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., and Khaitan & Co.

On Thomas' onboarding, Mohit Saraf, Founder & Managing Partner at Saraf and Partners, said,

“Mathew’s addition to Saraf and Partners underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its Capital Markets Practice and providing clients with top-tier legal expertise. His extensive experience and proven track record will further strengthen the firm’s capabilities in advising clients on complex capital markets transactions."

Commenting on his move, Thomas said,

"I am excited to join Saraf and Partners, a firm that is widely recognized for its excellence and innovation in the legal field. I look forward to working with the talented team of lawyers and contributing to the growth of the Capital Markets Practice. I am confident that the firm will provide me with a great platform to serve the diverse needs of our clients across different sectors and markets."

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