Who We Are
Founded in 2008, Phoenix Legal is a leading full service/multi-disciplinary Indian law firm offering transactional, regulatory, advisory, dispute resolution, and tax services. With its principal offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, the firm advises a diverse clientele including domestic and international companies, banks and financial institutions, funds, promoter groups, and public sector undertakings.
Set up with a desire to bring client service into sharper focus, to provide commercially viable legal advice and committed legal representation to our clients across all sectors; the firm has successfully been able to establish its identity outside its origins, dealing with significant depth in complex domestic and international matters.
Our team of well qualified and experienced lawyers bring entrepreneurial energy to work together with shared values for greater standards of service with a high degree of professionalism and responsiveness.
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May 2025
In a landmark five-judge ruling in Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft, the Supreme Court has, for the first time, recognized a limited power of courts to modify arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. This bold departure from earlier precedent promises practical relief but also raises tough questions about finality, party autonomy, and legislative overreach. Read the article " Supreme Court’s Five-Judge Verdict on Modification of Arbitral Awards: A Welcome Evolution or Judicial Overreach?" authored by Zoeb Cutlerywala (Partner). This article critically analyzes the judgment’s legal rationale, practical implications, and potential risks to party autonomy and international enforceability.
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India’s insolvency regime continues to evolve, with the Supreme Court reinforcing strict compliance with statutory mandates. In a landmark judgment involving Hindustan National Glass and Industries Ltd., the Court held that prior Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval is mandatory before the Committee of Creditors (CoC) considers a resolution plan involving a combination. By adopting a literal interpretation of Section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the Court emphasized that expediency cannot override regulatory safeguards, strengthening the interplay between insolvency and competition laws.
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Banking and finance is one of Phoenix Legal’s core and highly recognised areas of expertise.
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One of Phoenix Legal's key practice areas is corporate and commercial, which extends to various sectors
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Phoenix Legal works virtually in every area of dispute resolution. Our dispute resolution
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Phoenix Legal’s insurance practice is seen as a market leader. We advise clients on the entire gamut
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Phoenix Legal has significant experience and expertise in the Energy, Oil & Gas sector
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Phoenix Legal advises clients on increasingly diverse and complex matters, after economic
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