Profile
Maneesh Salagala is an Associate Partner at Metalegal Advocates and advises clients on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and dispute-related matters. His practice focuses on providing strategic legal counsel to businesses across their growth journey, with particular emphasis on corporate governance, commercial transactions, contract management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Drawing upon experience gained through both in-house legal and law firm roles, Maneesh brings a commercially informed perspective to legal advisory. He regularly works with promoters, management teams, family-owned businesses, startups, and established enterprises, assisting them in navigating legal, operational, and regulatory challenges while aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
Maneesh also advises clients in a Fractional General Counsel capacity, supporting leadership teams on day-to-day legal management, risk mitigation, governance frameworks, contract negotiations, and strategic decision-making. His experience spans multiple sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing, insurance, education, real estate, private equity, venture capital, and emerging businesses.
Education
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Professional Affiliations
Member, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh
Practice
Corporate Law | Fractional GC | Litigation
Key Assignments
Advising startups, growth-stage companies, and established enterprises on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance matters.
Acting as a trusted legal advisor to business owners and management teams on strategic legal and operational issues.
Assisting clients with contract structuring, negotiation, and risk management across diverse commercial arrangements.
Advising family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs on business structuring, governance, and succession-related considerations.
Supporting organisations through a Fractional General Counsel model, providing ongoing legal and strategic advisory services.