Normally, the work style in capital market teams across law firms has tight timelines and stressful environment. However, good increments with bonuses and work environments in certain capital market teams have changed the entire game.
Having worked with the erstwhile AMSS (Capital Markets) for couple of years and now in -house (as a Banker), I think in the long run, Prashant & Nikhil (SAM), Manan (Indus) and Yash (CAM) are clear winners, as they care about their people, ensure timely increment for their teams. Also, heard that there is next to zero attrition in their teams (nonetheless, one of the lead bank has hired few associates from CAM, Mumbai capital markets, but this appears more of a choice than environment issues).
Madhurima Mukherjee: Thought she was
Former AZB & Partners Delhi capital markets partner
Now, around nine months later, she has been offered and has accepted equity partnership at JSA, effective from 1 April.
Mukherjee said in a statement, that starts out perhaps more candidly than the typical press release: “When I quit last year, I thought I am done with law firms.
“But working as a consultant showed me how JSA follows international best practices, is equitable at every level and creates a very supportive work environment.
“The partners here have been exceedingly warm and welcoming. Bankers, our primary clients, only had words of praise for Arka and team.