MZM Legal LLP announces its promotions just before Diwali. The Firm elevates two Principal Associates to Associate Partners, two Senior Associates to Principal Associates, and two Associates to Senior Associates.
MZM Legal LLP (MZM) ranks amongst India's leading full-service law firms. MZM was established in 2005 by Mr. Zulfiquar M. Memon and is headquartered in Mumbai. The firm is widely recognized for its expertise in the fields of white-collar criminal defence, investigations and dispute resolution and is continuously ranked by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, ALB, WWL and IBLJ. While MZM remains highly regarded in its initial core areas, it has diversified its offering in recent years and today it positions itself as a one stop solution provider and represents various Fortune 500 companies, business houses, large conglomerates, Ultra HNIs, etc., across the globe.
Speaking of the promotions, Mr. Zulfiquar Memon, founder and Managing Partner of MZM Legal LLP said,
"This is a proud moment – as it always has been - to see the joy and excitement on the faces of the team members who have given their all, into strengthening the firm. I am so glad and happy to announce these promotions, more importantly Ravi Mishra and Abhishek Gupta who have been elevated as Associate Partners. Each one of the promotees have a splendid track record and a brilliant practice. I am grateful to my other Senior Partners who have assisted me in this evaluation."
Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Associate Partner
Mr. Abhishek Gupta has been promoted from Principal Associate to Associate Partner. Mr. Gupta regularly deals with contractual disputes, commercial arbitrations, real estate disputes, and banking matters. Being an expert in all kinds of civil matters, his clientele also benefits from his vast knowledge of Banking law law, which inter-alia include matters relating to large Bank scams and frauds. Abhishek represents large corporations and business conglomerates in their multijurisdictional matters. He is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
Mr. Ravi Mishra, Associate Partner
Mr. Ravi Mishra has been promoted from Principal Associate to Associate Partner. Mr. Mishra's expertise includes criminal litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and family law. He has been regularly appearing before the Courts of Mumbai, including the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, Sessions Court, Tribunals and Forum. Mr. Mishra is best-known for his ability to walk his clients comfortably through the extreme rigors of the litigation world. He has joined the firm as a fresh law graduate over a decade ago.
Mr. Chirag Naik, Principal Associate
Mr. Naik has been promoted from Senior Associate to Principal Associate. Mr. Naik specializes in white-collar criminal defense, criminal compliance, internal investigations, government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. Mr Naik is extremely skilled in handling high profile matters, crisis management and managing voluminous caseloads for clients. Mr. Naik has been recently recognized by the Legal 500 as a "Rising Star" in the White-Collar Crime Category for his excellent work. Mr. Naik is an alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
Ms. Nadiya Sarguroh, Principal Associate
Ms. Sarguroh has been promoted from Senior Associate to Principal Associate. Ms. Sarguroh's expertise includes corporate and commercial law, arbitration law, intellectual property law, restructuring & insolvency and labour & employment law. She frequently advises large corporations regarding their legal and commercial needs which includes advisory on contract negotiations, labour & employment policies, and dispute resolution. Ms. Sarguroh completed her Masters in Intellectual Property Law from Mumbai University.
Ms. Drishti Singh, Senior Associate
Ms. Singh has been promoted from Associate to Senior Associate. Ms. Singh is an expert in family and matrimonial law, and is the front-runner of MZM Legal LLP's family law team. She is an alumnus of the prestigious Delhi Law Faculty, and has more than five years of experience in litigation. Ms. Singh has displayed extreme sense of responsibility towards her clients' needs, providing them not only with legal support but also the necessary strength to go through with rigors of litigating against those with whom they shared familial ties.
Mr. Nimeet Sharma, Senior Associate
Mr. Sharma has been promoted from Associate to Senior Associate. Mr. Sharma completed his LLB in 2013 and was working with an independent lawyer before joining MZM Legal in 2019. Mr. Sharma handles a diverse range of litigation, involving both civil and criminal aspects. He regularly advises his clients on contractual drafting and negotiations, and has a strong-hold on litigation pertaining to negotiable instruments. Mr. Sharma regularly appears before various High Courts, Session Courts, Magistrate Courts, Tribunals and Forum across India.