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Ratneshwar Rajeeva Sahay & Associates is a full-service Indian law firm with a legacy spanning over six generations since 1861. Established in Bihar, the firm remains deeply rooted in the state while having evolved into a nationally integrated legal practice serving clients across India.

R R Sahay & Associates operates through a pan-India network of associate offices and professional affiliations, enabling seamless legal representation across jurisdictions. This structure allows the firm to deliver efficient, consistent, and cost-effective legal solutions without reliance on multiple local counsels.

The firm advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including litigation, corporate and commercial law, constitutional and regulatory matters, banking and finance, arbitration and dispute resolution, employment and labour law, real estate, technology and cyber law, intellectual property, trusts and estates, and allied practice areas. RRSA maintains a strong advisory practice, providing strategic counsel, compliance support, transactional assistance, due diligence, documentation, and structured retainership services to corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, business houses, and individual clients.

The firm is led by experienced legal professionals and supported by a multidisciplinary team combining legal depth with commercial perspective. It leverages modern legal infrastructure and technology to ensure efficiency, confidentiality, and responsiveness. Built on a foundation of integrity, professionalism, and results, R R Sahay & Associates continues to be a trusted legal partner for clients seeking clarity, reliability, and long-term value in legal advisory and representation.

Our Legacy

Ratneshwar Rajeeva Sahaya & Associates traces its legal legacy to 1861, making it one of India’s oldest continuously evolving law chamber.

The firm represents a distinguished lineage of legal excellence that has contributed to the development of advocacy and jurisprudence across pre-Independence and post-Independence India.

The legal legacy of the law firm traces its origins to the mid-nineteenth century, when Munshi Heera Lal, an eminent lawyer, jurist, and legal stalwart of his time, commenced his legal practice. In 1861, he was appointed Government Pleader by the British Crown, coinciding with the enactment of the Indian High Courts Act, 1861, which provided the statutory framework for the establishment of High Courts at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in the period following the events of 1857.

Following its formative years, the practice developed steadily over successive generations, establishing a strong and respected presence at the Bar during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, alongside the institutional evolution of India’s judicial system.

A defining phase of growth commenced under the leadership of Ratneshwar Nath Sahay, a jurist of exceptional stature, widely respected for his immaculate drafting, commanding courtroom presence, and representation in complex and significant matters across the State of Bihar. His professional standing was widely acknowledged by eminent legal and public figures of the period, including Chief Justice Sir Courtney Terrell, Justice Jwala Prasad, Justice Rai Bahadur, Justice Khwaja Mohammad Noor and Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the First President of India. In addition to his distinguished litigation practice, Ratneshwar Nath Sahay made enduring contributions to legal education, institution-building, and public service. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Law, Bihar University, and subsequently established the renowned Ganga Singh Law College in the Saran district of Bihar, where he functioned as its Founder Principal, laying robust academic and administrative foundations for legal education in the region. Beyond the legal and academic sphere, he was appointed as the Chartered President of the Rotary Club, reflecting his commitment to civic leadership. During his student days, he was also a pioneer of the Scout Movement in India and authored a book on scouting, underscoring his early and sustained engagement with youth development and nation-building. Lawyers trained under his mentorship went on to serve as judges and senior members of the Bar, reflecting the practice’s long-standing role in shaping the legal profession.

Rajeeva Ranjan Sahaya was a fifth generation lawyer of eminent standing, widely respected for his clarity of thought, precision in legal analysis, and disciplined professional approach. With a strong academic foundation in law and management, he brought a structured and commercially attuned perspective to legal practice, marked by strategic judgment and exacting standards. Commencing practice in the late 1980s, he led the firm through a defining phase of institutional modernization during the period of economic transformation that followed India’s liberalization. As Senior Managing Partner, he strengthened the firm’s litigation foundation while systematically developing a comprehensive advisory and non-contentious practice to meet the evolving needs of corporate, banking, and institutional clients. Under his leadership, the firm transitioned from a traditional chamber-based practice into a professionally structured, nationally integrated legal institution, supported by a broad multi-city network and collaborative professional framework. Known for his intellectual authority, precision, and professional discipline, he set enduring benchmarks for quality, structure, and client service. His legacy continues to shape the firm’s institutional ethos, strategic direction, and commitment to excellence.

Our Team

Rohan Priyam

Advocate

Senior Managing Partner

Rohan Priyam is a senior legal practitioner with deep-rooted professional lineage, representing the sixth generation of lawyers in his family. His practice reflects a rare combination of legacy, academic grounding, and sustained courtroom experience.

He completed his B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from the inaugural batch of Chanakya National Law University. During his academic years, he simultaneously underwent structured and intensive training at his family law firm, where he worked as a Managing Associate. This early exposure involved extensive responsibility in drafting, legal vetting, advisory work, and non-contentious matters, laying a strong foundation for his later independent practice.

Rohan is duly enrolled with the Bihar State Bar Council and has qualified the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by the Bar Council of India.

He is an active member of the Advocates’ Association, Patna High Court and District Court, and maintains regular appearances before multiple judicial and quasi-judicial forums.

With approximately 15 years of standing at the Bar, Rohan practices primarily as an Arguing Counsel, with core specialization in Civil, Constitutional & Corporate Law.

His practice includes representation before the High Court, District Courts, Tribunals, and statutory forums across India. He is known for his structured legal arguments, clarity in pleadings, and strong command over procedural and substantive law. Beyond litigation, Rohan advises a broad spectrum of clients, including individuals, business entities, companies, and corporations, both in India and abroad.

His work spans contentious as well as non-contentious matters, with particular proficiency in complex legal documentation, transactional support, regulatory advisory, and strategic legal planning.

Over the years, he has successfully served and advised more than 10,000 clients, earning sustained professional trust through consistency, legal precision, and a solutions-oriented approach.

As Senior Managing Partner, Rohan Priyam continues to steer the firm with a focus on legal accuracy, professional discipline, and long-term client confidence.

Ankita Raj

Advocate, Patna High Court

Former Judge, Madhya Pradesh

Managing Partner

Ankita Raj is a legal professional with distinguished experience in judicial service, litigation, and legal leadership. She combines academic excellence, judicial insight, and practical advocacy, making her a respected name in the Indian legal fraternity

She holds an LL.B. (Hons.) degree from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from Isabella Thoburn College, and is a recipient of the prestigious Alice Manchester Scholarship. Her academic journey reflects consistent excellence and a strong foundation in legal principles and humanities.

Ankita Raj qualified the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Examination through self-preparation. She served as a Judge in the State of Madhya Pradesh, where she was known for her judicial acumen, integrity, and disciplined approach to adjudication.

Her tenure as a judicial officer provided her with deep insight into court procedure, judicial reasoning, and the practical application of law. She is currently practicing as an Advocate at the Patna High Court and is associated with R R Sahay & Associates as its Managing Partner.

In this role, she is involved in litigation strategy, legal advisory, and firm management. Ankita Raj maintains a strong interest in legal education and mentorship. She actively guides and mentors judicial service aspirants across India, drawing from her own experience of qualifying the examination through self-study.

She is a regular guest lecturer at reputed law universities and judicial academies, where she delivers lectures on law, judicial preparation, and legal reasoning.

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