People
Core expertise through collective knowledge and experience.
Amar Gahlot
Partner
B. Tech (Hons.), IIT Kharagpur, LL.B., Government Law College, Mumbai, M.B.L., NALSAR University, Hyderabad
Amar is a seasoned lawyer, specializing in economic offences, taxation, and corporate law. He represents clients before various forums including the Supreme Court, various High Courts and Tribunals, and other forums and authorities. His core forte is in the understanding of businesses and money related matters, and he is thus passionate about any legal issue or case involving an interplay of business/money with another factor. Being an engineer-turned-bureaucrat-turned-lawyer, Amar brings on board a diverse industry experience, as well as legal knowledge, to solve client problems and represent them effectively.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa | International Bar Association (IBA) | International Fiscal Association (IFA) | Inter-Pacific Bar Association | Chamber of Tax Consultants
Tanay Haritus
Chief Technology Officer
B. Tech., UPTU, PG Diploma in Data Science & Machine Learning, IIIT Bangalore
Tanay is a technology specialist, having spent nearly two decades in computer science, AI and machine learning. He leads Metalegal’s technology and innovation vertical, overseeing all strategic and operational aspects of tech enablement at the firm. With a focus on integrating scalable legal tech solutions and enhancing digital infrastructure, he ensures that the firm's technological framework supports both current client needs and future growth.
Affiliations
Prachi Priyadarshini
Associate Partner
BBA.LLB & LLM - KIIT University & Christ School of Law (LLM)
Prachi specializes in corporate advisory, business structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. With nearly a decade of experience, she provides strategic counsel on complex transactions and high-stakes corporate matters. Prachi specializes in corporate advisory, business structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Prachi is also adept at representing clients before regulatory authorities and in contentious corporate disputes, bringing a well-rounded perspective to every mandate.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Orissa
Anannya Srivastava
Associate
BBA.LLB (Hons.) NMIMS School of Law, Bengaluru
Anannya specializes in matrimonial law, economic offences, and private client matters. She delivers comprehensive solutions to family and financial disputes, balancing sensitivity in personal issues with precision in economic offence cases.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Astitva Srivastava
Associate
B.B.A., LL.B., NMIMS University, Mumbai
Astitva specializes in economic offences, taxation, family law, arbitration, and corporate advisory. He has experience representing clients before the High Court of Bombay and lower courts across Mumbai, providing effective counsel across diverse disputes.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Devshree Dangi
Manager, Content & Research
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Indore Institute of Law
Devshree specializes in legal content development and knowledge management, focusing on structuring, curating, and simplifying complex legal concepts into clear, research-driven insights. A B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) graduate from Indore Institute of Law and enrolled with the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh, she combines legal expertise with analytical writing to develop accessible, accurate, and practice-oriented legal content.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh
Huzaifa Salim
Associate
B.A., LL.B., Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi
Huzaifa's primary practice areas include economic offences especially pertaining to taxation, money laundering and corruption. He also assists in advising startups on fundraising and general corporate matters.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Khushi Jaiswal
Associate
B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
Khushi specializes in corporate law with a foundational understanding of company law, FEMA, business laws, and transactional and regulatory advisory. With international experience as a certified mediator, she brings a problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset to supporting startups, companies, and entrepreneurs in navigating their legal and compliance requirements.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh
Manmohan Bhola
Associate
B. Com, LL.B.
Manmohan is a litigator, having in-depth experience in the fields of criminal and matrimonial litigation in district courts. At Metalegal, Manmohan advises and represents on matters relating to litigation and related advisory.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Neil Moondra
Associate
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) School of Law, NMIMS University
Neil specializes in insolvency and bankruptcy, commercial litigation, economic offences, and arbitration. He has represented a wide range of clients before courts and tribunals, providing strategic advocacy and practical dispute solutions.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Prashant Gupta
Associate
B.Com, Delhi University,
CA Finalist
Prashant specializes in forensic investigations and financial analysis, with experience assisting agencies such as the SFIO and CBI in bank statement analysis, financial statement review, fund trail tracking, and end-use utilization assessment. He also brings working knowledge of Company Law, Income-tax laws, and Ind AS, along with expertise in family tree mapping and identification of related and proxy-related parties (RP and PRP) in complex financial investigations.
Affiliations
Prishita Sadhwani
Associate
B.A, Miranda House, Delhi University, LL.B, LLoyd Law College, CCSU
Prishita specializes in matrimonial disputes and economic offences. She brings a multidisciplinary perspective from her background in political science and economics, applying clarity and sensitivity in rights-based litigation and systemic accountability matters.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Rhythm Sharma
Associate
BBA (Finance) NSUT, Delhi; LL.B., University of Delhi
Rhythm specializes in arbitration, insolvency, economic offences, and litigation. A First Division law graduate from the University of Delhi and Silver Medallist in Finance, he applies diligence, analytical thinking, and a practical approach to representing clients in diverse disputes.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Sanket Pisal
Associate
B.E. (Mech), Pune University, LL.B., Government Law College, Mumbai
Sanket specializes in litigation, economic offences, insolvency, and taxation. A law graduate from Government Law College, Mumbai, with a prior degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University, and a consistent scholarship awardee, he integrates technical insight with legal acumen to deliver effective representation in complex disputes.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Saumya Kapoor
Associate
B.A. LL.B., Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
Saumya specializes in litigation and economic offences, advising high-net-worth individuals, private and public businesses, and business owners. She has courtroom experience across multiple forums, including the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and Company Law Tribunals, where she brings a focused and effective approach to client representation.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Rajasthan, Supreme Court Bar Association
Srishty Jaura
Associate
B.A. (Pol.Sc.), M.A. (Pol.Sc.), LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Being a State topper in school, a university topper in graduation, Srishty continues her deep research in law, focusing on economic offences, taxes, and corporate law cases. Besides law, she is a TARS qualified International Golf Rules Official.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Vikas Kumar
Partner
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), NLSIU Bangalore, MBA, INSEAD France
Vikas is a dual qualified lawyer with over 18 years of experience and is admitted as Solicitor, England & Wales, besides being admitted to practice in India. Vikas advises on corporate and commercial laws and specializes in cross-border investments, foreign exchange management regulations, M&A, VC (pre-Series, Series), PE investments, startups, JVs, strategic alliances, franchises etc. Vikas has advised clients across sectors including fintech, cross-border remittances, e-commerce, education, technology, travel & hospitality, financial services, insurance, port, renewable energy, media and entertainment etc.
Affiliations
Solicitor of Senior Courts of England & Wales | Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa | Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Nikita Mehta
Chief Growth Officer
Chartered Accountant
Nikita specializes in strategic growth, startup advisory, and investor-focused initiatives. As Chief Growth Officer at Metalegal Advocates and a Chartered Accountant by training, she leads the firm’s business development, builds service verticals such as Startup Advisory and Fractional General Counsel, manages client relationships and new engagements, and ensures solutions are aligned with client needs, whether it be litigation support or advisory.
Affiliations
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Vijay Gupta
Associate Partner
CA, CS, LL.B., Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, Forensic certification
Vijay specializes in forensic investigations and regulatory advisory, advising law firms, corporates, and enforcement agencies on economic offence matters under the PMLA, IBC, Companies Act, FEMA, and Income-tax laws. He supports forensic reviews and litigation in complex regulatory and dispute matters, bringing a practical, evidence-driven approach and effective stakeholder engagement.
Affiliations
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Anshi Bhatia
Associate
B.A., LL.B., NMIMS University, Mumbai
Anshi specializes in the areas of economic offences, taxation and family laws. Over the years, Anshi has gathered experience in representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and lower courts across the country, besides advising clients on legal matters involving several areas of law and jurisdictions.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Ayush Gaur
Associate
B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), Tamil Nadu National Law University
Ayush specializes in corporate advisory, private equity, venture capital, and startup advisory. He has worked with clients from early-stage startups to established businesses on investments, compliance, restructuring, and transactions.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Divya Pandey
Associate
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), National Law University, Jodhpur
Divya specializes in corporate advisory, commercial litigation, economic offences, money laundering, insolvency, and arbitration. She regularly advises startups and multinational corporations, offering pragmatic solutions that align legal strategy with business objectives.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Jitin Bharadwaj
Associate
B.B.A., LL.B., Galgotia University, Greater Noida
Jitin represents and advises clients on a wide range of matters including fraud, bribery, money laundering and other economic offences. He currently deals with a variety of cases including tax-laws, corporate law and economic crimes.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Kushagra Gahlot
Associate
B.A., LL.B., Christ University, Bangalore
Kushagra practices in the areas of income-tax and related tax laws, and is passionate about businesses and commercial transactions. He regularly helps and advises clients on navigating the complexities of tax planning and compliance.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Mohammad Sarfaraj Idrisi
Associate
B.Com, University of Allahabad, LL.B., University of Delhi
Sarfaraj specializes in economic offences and financial crime litigation. He has represented clients in matters investigated by the CBI, ED, and SFIO, and advises on RBI fraud declaration and wilful default proceedings, ensuring comprehensive defense in high-stakes cases.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Parv Bakliwal
Associate
BBA. LL.B. (Hons.), NMIMS University, Bengaluru
Parv specializes in corporate law with a focus on startup advisory and corporate transactions. He provides entrepreneurs and businesses with guidance on structuring, compliance, and transaction support for sustainable growth.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh
Prashant Singh
Associate
B. Sc. (Physics)(Hons.), LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Prashant's focus areas include criminal law, direct and indirect tax laws, as well as specialized subjects like corruption laws and money laundering laws. Prashant advises a wide range of clients, besides also conducting the firm's pro bono practice.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Priyavansh Kaushik
Associate
B.A. (Pol.Sc.), M.A. (Pol.Sc.), LL.B., University of Delhi
Priyavansh specializes in economic offences, litigation, and tax. He handles complex litigation involving economic crimes, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the legal system to secure favorable outcomes in high-stakes cases.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Sanyam Aggarwal
Associate
B.A. (Economics) Hons., LL.B., University of Delhi
Sanyam practices in diverse areas of law, including corporate advisory, commercial litigation, economic offences, money laundering, and insolvency and arbitration laws, advising clients ranging from startups to multinationals.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Shivam Mishra
Associate
B.A., LL.B., RML National Law University, Lucknow
Shivam practices in the areas of corporate advisory, economic offences and litigation, and other commercial and economic laws. Shivam's meticulous attention to detail and in-depth understanding of law ensures accurate legal advice.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Yogesh Sharma
Associate
CA, B.Com (H), Delhi University
Yogesh specializes in forensic audits and investigations relating to economic offences, white-collar crimes, and IBC matters. A Chartered Accountant and Member of the ICAI, he supports forensic reviews in corporate fraud cases under the Companies Act and other relevant laws, identifying fraudulent transactions and reporting findings to clients and appropriate authorities.
Affiliations
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Nalin Bajaj
Partner
Chartered Accountant, LL.B., University of Mumbai
With over 10 years of consulting and litigation experience, Nalin advises on a wide gamut of tax laws and economic offences, including Income-tax, FEMA, Black Money, Benami law, Money laundering, GST, and other economic laws. Nalin specializes in financial analysis, forensic scrutiny of businesses, and application of economic laws into a variety of financial scenarios. Nalin regularly represents clients before various judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. He has a specific focus on areas/sectors such as Gaming, Government Corporations, Manufacturing, Trading, Services including e-commerce and travel, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Education and Trusts.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Maneesh Salagala
Associate Partner
B.A. LL.B., (Hons.) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Maneesh specializes in general corporate advisory, deal transactions, startup advisory, insolvency and bankruptcy, dispute resolution and ADR, advising clients across sectors including EPC, BFSI, technology and startups, and high-net-worth individuals. He brings a blend of in-house and law firm experience, advising business leadership on high value matters and complex disputes including litigation, transaction advisory, and general legal management.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Preethi Suresh
Manager, Human Resources
B. Com, M. Com, Company Secretary (FCS), PGDBA (HR)
Preethi’s focus areas include human resources management, talent acquisition, recruitment, employee engagement, and policy development, as well as institutional process building. She oversees the firm’s HR operations, ensuring smooth people processes and contributing to organizational growth.
Affiliations
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Arjun Singh Tamang
Associate
B. Com., LL.B., University of Delhi
Arjun practices in the areas of corporate advisory, advising clients on insolvency, commercial transactions and structuring, investments, taxation, across several industries from multinationals to startup companies.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Deesha Ambani
Associate
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (Business Law), Marwadi University
Deesha specializes in corporate advisory, private equity, venture capital, and startup advisory. A Gold Medalist in Business Law, she has advised early-stage startups and growing businesses on structuring, compliance, and transaction-related matters, combining academic excellence with practical insight.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Karnataka
Gunjan Sehra
Associate
B. Tech. (IIT Delhi), LL.B., University of Delhi
Gunjan specializes in corporate advisory, startup advisory, early-stage funding, and regulatory compliance. She has experience in conducting due diligence, securing regulatory approvals, and structuring solutions to support sustainable business growth.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Kakul Srivastava
Associate
B.A in Political Science & Philosophy, University of Allahabad, LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Kakul specializes in matrimonial disputes and economic offences. She has developed a strong foundation in addressing sensitive and complex matters, approaching her practice with clarity, composure, and integrity.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Maarij Ahmad
Associate
B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), NMIMS University, Mumbai
Maarij is a dedicated legal professional with a strong focus on GST, Income-tax, and Corporate Laws. He is passionate about navigating the complexities of legal landscape to provide comprehensive and strategic solutions.
Affiliations
Bar Council of India
Murtaza Shuberi
Associate
B.Com, LL.B., Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Murtaza specializes in economic offences, white-collar crime, and litigation, with experience in criminal defence strategy and handling matters involving complex financial laws. He has worked on income tax assessments, appellate proceedings, and disputes under statutes such as the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), delivering precise legal analysis and effective advocacy in economic offence and tax litigation matters.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Pranav Dabas
Associate
B.A., LL.B., Shobhit University
Pranav's primary focus is litigation and advisory in the areas of taxation laws and economic offences, with specialization in search and seizure proceedings and related assessments, appeals and other consequential legal proceedings.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi | Delhi High Court Bar Association | Patiala House Bar Association
Prerna Mishra
Associate
B.B.A, LL.B , Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune
Prerna specializes in direct taxation, with a focus on assessment and reassessment proceedings under the Income-tax Act. She brings a strong academic foundation and a practical understanding of tax law to support advisory and litigation matters.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Purvi Garg
Associate
B.A., LL.B., UPES Dehradun
Purvi practices in the areas of corporate advisory, tax laws, and white-collar crimes. Purvi assists clients in making sound business decisions by providing legal advisory and representing their interests before various legal forums and authorities.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Rootika Srivastava
Associate
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Tamil Nadu National Law University
Rootika is a graduate from the Tamil Nadu NLU and is recognized for her academic and advocacy achievements. She specializes in corporate law and startup advisory, with a foundational understanding of Companies Law, Securities Law, drafting and structuring agreements, regulatory research, and legal compliance.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Sarvesh Sawant
Associate
B.Com., LL.B., Mumbai University
Sarvesh specializes in venture capital, private equity, and general corporate advisory, with experience advising startups, investors, and incubators on structuring, fundraising, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. His work spans sectors such as deeptech, SaaS, edtech, and healthtech, where he focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Sree Sankar M
Manager, Client Relations & Business Development
B. Tech, CUSAT | MBA, IIM Bangalore
Sree Sankar specializes in client relations and business development, leading client engagement and growth initiatives with a focus on delivering strategic, business-aligned legal solutions at Metalegal. An MBA graduate from IIM Bangalore, he works closely with clients across industries to understand their priorities, enhance client experience, and build enduring relationships that position the firm as a trusted long-term legal partner.
Affiliations
Yuvraj Gahlot
Manager, Human Resources
BCA, Dewan Group of Institutions, Meerut, MBA, Subharti University, Meerut
Yuvraj specializes in recruitment and general HR operations, supporting the firm’s talent acquisition processes and day-to-day people management functions. He is experienced in coordinating hiring workflows, managing employee lifecycle activities, and ensuring smooth HR operations that contribute to an efficient and engaged workplace.
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