Manjula Chawla
Phoenix LegalPhoenix Legal offers in-depth experience in providing advice on corporate, regulatory, and corporate governance matters across a wide range of spaces, ranging from infrastructure to healthcare. The firm displays skill in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A and business restructurings, along with assisting corporations on investment models which ensure a beneficial tax structure. Operating out of New Delhi, Manjula Chawla focuses on corporate finance and joint ventures, Saket Shukla specialises in strategic advisory work, and Abhishek Saxena’s practice includes insolvency and restructuring matters. Pranav Srivastava is an expert on the technology and life sciences sector, whilst from Mumbai, co-founding partner Sawant Singh has expertise in private equity and project finance work. Akshay Sachthey is also noted as a key lawyer.
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Testimonials
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‘Phoenix Legal has been our ' long-standing “go to” advisor for all India foreign direct investment, M&A, banking, regulatory, and general commercial matters. Blessed with a team of first class lawyers in Delhi and Mumbai, Phoenix always deliver and a pleasure to work with even on extremely demanding and complex matters.'
'Saket Shukla is brilliant, razor-sharp and hands-on. He knows exactly what clients want and has the innate ability to navigate the myriad of India laws with consummate ease.'
- 'Sawant Singh is recognised as one of the best financing lawyers in India – he impresses with his formidable expertise, solutions-focus approach and impeccable advice.'
- 'Pranav Srivastava is an excellent lawyer who provides sound commercial advice and first-class service. He impressed on Navis’ recent divestment of its tertiary education business.'
- 'Aditi Sharma is a rising star and one to watch. She is part of Phoenix’s “A Team” and is highly regarded for her commercial-mindedness and work ethic.'
Key clients
- Campari
- ADQ
- Definitive Healthcare LLC
- Planetcast
- Howden Broking Group Limited
- Cians Analytics Private Limited
- The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Sunflag and Iron & Steel Company
- Pine Labs
- YARA Growth Venture AS
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Abhishek Saxena
Phoenix LegalNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Akshay Sachthey
Phoenix LegalPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manjula Chawla, Saket Shukla, Abhishek Saxena, Sawant Singh, Pranav Srivastava