National, June 23, 2026: At a time when Indian businesses are grappling with increasingly complex regulatory expectations spanning AI governance, data protection, labour reforms, ESG obligations, cross-border compliance, and heightened board accountability, Sagus Legal has announced two strategic milestones aimed at strengthening its corporate advisory capabilities.The firm today announced the opening ofits new office at Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurugram, while simultaneously announcing the appointment of Aashima Shrivastava as Partner and Head of Gurgaon for its Corporate, Commercial and Compliance Practice.
This expansion comes at a time when businesses are operating in an increasingly complex regulatory and commercial environment, marked by evolving compliance obligations, heightened governance expectations, workforce transformation, and growing cross-border business activity. As organisations seek more integrated and commercially aligned legal counsel, Sagus Legal's expanded presence in Gurugram shall further strengthens its ability to support clients on sophisticated corporate, commercial, and compliance matters both regionally and across India.
As Partner and Head of Gurgaon, Aashima will lead the firm's Corporate, Commercial and Compliance Practice from its new Cyber Hub office. She brings over 18 years of experience across corporate governance, labour and employment, cross-border compliance, enterprise risk management, commercial contracting, and strategic advisory. Having built her career across both private practice and senior in-house leadership roles, she offers a rare combination of legal expertise and business insight, enabling her to advise clients on complex regulatory, governance, and commercial challenges across jurisdictions.
After beginning her career in private practice, Aashima went on to hold senior legal leadership positions at Boston Consulting Group, where she served as legal lead across India, South-East Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. She subsequently headed legal affairs for the Asia-Pacific region at Smiths Group, a global engineering and technology company, advising on complex commercial, governance, regulatory, and compliance matters across diverse markets.
Commenting on this Shruti Kanodia, Managing Partner, Sagus Legal said "We are delighted to welcome Aashima to the firm. Her career path gives her a perspective that is genuinely rare. Her expertise will benefit Sagus Legal's existing clients and bring in new clients into the fold with her excellent skills and exposure. Her deep relationships with premier international practices across the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East will be of immediate and direct value to our clients on cross-border work. Combined with her sharp commercial instincts and compliance expertise, she is an outstanding addition to our practice. In her role as Head of Gurgaon, she will also play a pivotal part in establishing our Cyber Hub presence as a destination for the most demanding clients and matters."
Commenting on this Aashima Shrivastava, Partner and Head of Gurgaon, Sagus Legal said "I am thrilled to join Sagus Legal as Partner and Head of Gurgaon. Having worked with and alongside leading international law firms throughout my career, I know the standards that clients in cross-border and complex commercial matters expect, and I am excited to bring that network and experience to bear here. As businesses navigate fast-evolving areas like AI, data protection, and digital regulation alongside traditional commercial and governance needs, there is a real opportunity to deliver integrated, practical counsel that helps clients move with confidence. The new Cyber Hub office is a statement of intent, and I look forward to helping build it."
A Strategic Presence at Cyber Hub>
Situated in one of India's most influential corporate corridors, the Cyber Hub office enhances Sagus Legal's proximity to key decision-makers, investors, multinational businesses, and emerging enterprises shaping the country's economic landscape.Combined with the appointment of Aashima Shrivastava, the expansion signals the firm's continued focus on attracting top-tier talent, strengthening specialised advisory capabilities, and building a future-ready practice equipped to address the increasingly sophisticated legal and regulatory challenges facing businesses today.As companies navigate growth, transformation, and global expansion, Sagus Legal is well-positioned to serve as a trusted partner at the intersection of law, business, and strategy.