Chandni Chawla was named Partner;
Ashita Bali and Sukanya Bhattacharya were elevated to Associate Partner
Phoenix Legal, a leading full-service/ multi-disciplinary Indian law firm with principal offices in Delhi and Mumbai, has announced the elevation of three senior lawyers to key leadership positions within the firm, reinforcing its capabilities across core practice areas. Reflecting the firm’s commitment to recognising exceptional talent from within its ranks, Chandni Chawla has been promoted to Partner, while Ashita Bali and Sukanya Bhattacharya have been elevated to Associate Partners.
Chandni Chawla, now a Partner, is a key member of the firm’s corporate practice. Her expertise encompasses foreign direct investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, and advising multinational corporations on a spectrum of general corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters, including anti-corruption and data privacy laws.
Ashita Bali, elevated to Associate Partner, specialises in Projects, Energy, and Infrastructure. She has extensive experience advising on diverse projects in power (conventional and renewable), mining, oil & gas, and public-private partnerships, including significant work in urban infrastructure development and project finance.
Sukanya Bhattacharya, also promoted to Associate Partner, has been instrumental in the firm’s corporate practice, mainly focusing on venture capital funding, private equity transactions, and mergers & acquisitions, often advising investors and companies in the technology and edtech sectors.
Welcoming them, Sawant Singh, Co-Founding Partner Phoenix Legal, said, “We are thrilled to announce the induction of our talented batch of lawyers as partners. With their unique blend of experience and expertise, they will play a vital role in delivering outstanding results for our clients and shaping the future of Phoenix Legal.”
Reflecting on her promotion, Chandni Chawla shared, “This promotion is a significant milestone, and I am truly grateful for the opportunities and support provided by Phoenix Legal throughout my journey here. I am enthusiastic about continuing to guide our clients through nuanced work and collaborating closely with my colleagues to enhance our firm’s capabilities further.”
The firm looks forward to the continued contributions of its newly appointed leaders as they take on expanded responsibilities. This focus on nurturing internal talent complements the firm’s strategic expansion following the recent announcement of Piyush Mishra joining the partnership to bolster the Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice.