A Boutique Law Firm with Deep Expertise in Employment & Industrial Laws
Firm Overview
Saroha & Associates is a boutique law firm with a principal focus on employment, labour, and industrial laws, supported by select complementary practices in civil, commercial, corporate, and tax advisory. Established in 1981, the Firm has advised and represented managements across India for over four decades on complex workforce, compliance, and dispute-resolution matters. Our practice is shaped by deep industrial experience, sustained litigation exposure, and a clear understanding of business realities. We work closely with organizations to ensure legal compliance, manage risk, and protect management interests in both advisory and contentious situations.
Leadership
Meet the experienced professionals dedicated to providing expert legal solutions in Employment and Labor Law.
J.S. Saroha
Founder | Senior Advisor
(Employment & Industrial Laws)
The Firm was founded by Mr. J.S. Saroha, a veteran industrial relations professional with over five decades of experience in employment law, HR compliance, and industrial relations. After serving in senior managerial roles in large industrial establishments, he established the Firm with the objective of providing managements with legally sound, practical, and enforceable solutions to labour challenges.
His experience in handling unions, negotiations, disputes, and compliance continues to define the Firm’s philosophy and approach.
Toofan Singh Kuhad
(Partner | Labour & Industrial Litigation)
Mr. Toofan Singh Kuhad joined the Firm in 2005 and leads its litigation and dispute-resolution practice. With over two decades of focused experience in labour and industrial laws, he regularly represents managements before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and statutory authorities.
He is widely regarded for handling high-stake industrial disputes involving unions, strikes, closures, and disciplinary action.
Practice Areas
Employment and labour law is the Firm’s central and defining practice. We advise and represent managements across industries on all aspects of employment relationships, workforce governance, and industrial dispute management.
Our work spans preventive advisory, statutory compliance, and high-stakes litigation before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, Conciliation Authorities, and other statutory forums.
Our expertise includes:
- Industrial disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act
- Termination, dismissal, discharge, retrenchment, and closure matters
- Disciplinary proceedings and domestic enquiries
- Drafting and vetting of charge-sheets, show-cause notices, and inquiry documentation
- Trade union matters, strikes, lockouts, and collective bargaining
- Standing Orders, service rules, and employment policies
- Contract labour and outsourced workforce compliance
- Employment law audits and statutory risk assessment
This practice is firmly management-centric and litigation-ready, balancing compliance with operational continuity.
We advise organizations on managing complex industrial relations environments, including unionized workforces and sensitive negotiations. Our approach is strategic, preventive, and grounded in practical industrial experience.
Key areas include:
- Union negotiations and long-term settlements
- Handling strikes, work stoppages, and industrial actions
- Industrial relations strategy during restructuring, expansion, and closures
- Advisory during inspections, conciliation, and government intervention
- Risk management to prevent escalation into litigation
The Firm represents clients in civil and commercial disputes closely connected with employment, contractual, and operational matters. Our litigation practice is documentation-driven, precise, and outcome-focused.
We handle:
- Civil suits and injunction matters
- Contractual and commercial disputes
- Recovery and enforcement proceedings
- Representation before Civil Courts and High Courts
This practice complements our employment law work, enabling seamless handling of overlapping disputes.
We provide ongoing legal advisory support to corporations on governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance, with particular strength in matters intersecting with employment and workforce management.
Our advisory includes:
- Drafting and vetting of commercial and employment contracts
- Corporate legal compliance and risk advisory
- Structuring workforce-related arrangements
- Legal support to HR, IR, and senior management teams
Our advice is practical, business-aligned, and implementation-focused.
The Firm advises on tax matters arising in the context of employment, restructuring, and business operations, assisting clients in managing compliance obligations and disputes efficiently.
Our work includes:
- Income Tax advisory and litigation
- GST advisory, compliance, and dispute resolution
- Representation before tax authorities and appellate forums
- Advisory on tax implications of employment structures and payouts
We assist organizations in navigating regulatory requirements and statutory compliance across multiple laws and authorities.
This includes:
- Statutory compliance audits
- Advisory under Central and State legislations
- Representation before regulatory and government authorities
- Compliance framework design and implementation
TEAM
Saroha & Associates is supported by a team of more than 10 lawyers and legal professionals, all working closely on employment law advisory, compliance, and litigation. This depth allows the Firm to manage complex mandates, large litigation portfolios, and continuous advisory requirements with consistency and precision.
James Miner
Consultant Solicitor
Jordan Hender
Consultant Solicitor
Daniel Phillips
Consultant Solicitor
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