JSA Advocates and Solicitors (JSA) advised Zen Technologies Limited (“Zen”) in connection with its acquisition of a 51.98% stake on a fully diluted basis in Cogknit Semantics Private Limited (“Cogknit”), subject to the fulfilment of conditions set out in the transaction documents.
Cogknit develops artificial intelligence-based battlefield management and situational-awareness systems for the armed forces. The acquisition expands Zen’s defence portfolio into battlefield management systems, strengthening its presence in the defence and internal security sector.
The JSA team was led by Sidharrth Shankar, Lead Partner with support from Nandini Seth, Partner and Karan Vermani, Counsel, Eksha Narayan, Senior Associate and Rahul Nayyar, Associate on the mergers and acquisitions aspects.
The finance team comprised Karan Mitroo, Lead Partner and Samarth Sharma, Principal Associate.
Aditya Vardhan Dayal, Partner and Pranav Rao N, Senior Associate, provided structuring and regulatory advise.











Aditya specializes in private equity & venture capital investments, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions. With expertise in the full transaction life-cycle—from structuring and due diligence to negotiations and closing—he advises marquee investors and handles complex matters involving NBFCs, takeovers, and corporate restructuring.