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Phoenix Legal has announced the expansion of its partnership with the onboarding of Kunal Mehra as a Partner in its Antitrust & Competition and Mergers & Acquisitions practices.
An alumnus of Queen Mary, University of London, where he pursued his Master of Laws in International Business Laws, and ILS Law College, Pune, where he completed his law degree, Kunal brings extensive experience in antitrust & competition law, mergers and acquisitions including NCLT driven mergers and de-mergers. Prior to joining Phoenix Legal, he was a Partner at DSK Legal. Over the years, he has been associated with several leading law firms, including AZB & Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Dua Associates, and Luthra & Luthra Law Offices.
Welcoming him, Manjula Chawla, Co-Founding Partner Phoenix Legal, said, “Kunal’s joining marks a continued effort to deepen our capabilities in the Antitrust & Competition and Mergers & Acquisitions practices. His deep and extensive experience of more than two decades, combined with his relatable personality, makes him a great fit for our team. Having worked across diverse matters over the years, his addition brings depth and continuity to our efforts, and we look forward to the value he will add to our team.”
Sharing his vision for the new role, incoming Partner Kunal Mehra stated, “I’m pleased to be joining Phoenix Legal, a firm that has established itself as a steady and dependable advisor to clients, and I look forward to working alongside the team to address any challenges with clarity and precision. It is exciting to be working in these practice areas and I look forward to contributing to the growth of the firm in every way I can. I’m confident this platform will allow me to contribute meaningfully and grow in the role.”
About the Firm: Phoenix Legal is a leading full service, multi-disciplinary Indian law firm with principal offices in Delhi and Mumbai. As part of its continued growth, the firm onboarded Piyush Mishra in 2024 to strengthen its Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice. This was followed by the recent elevation of three senior lawyers to key leadership positions. Chandni Chawla has been promoted to Partner, while Ashita Bali and Sukanya Bhattacharya have been elevated to Associate Partners, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities across core practice areas. The emphasis on nurturing internal talent complements its broader strategy of thoughtful and sustained expansion.