Economic Laws Practice (ELP) has elevated four distinguished lawyers to its Equity Partnership, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing exceptional talent and strengthening leadership across its key practice areas and offices.
The newly inducted Equity Partners are:
Mumtaz Bhalla (Delhi NCR) – Litigation, Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution
Mumtaz advises clients on complex commercial disputes, arbitrations, investigations, and high-stakes litigation matters across different forums. She has played a key role in strengthening ELP’s disputes practice and is recognised for her strategic and commercially focused approach to dispute resolution.
While having conversation with The Bar Bulletin team, Mrs Bhalla said
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“This milestone is a testimony of the journey that brought me here. Grateful for the mentors who guided me and the challenges that shaped me. Finding my place wasn’t easy, but who wanted it easy anyway! I hope this achievement encourages women who aspire to lead, reminding them that their voice, talent, and perseverance matters at every table where decisions are made.”
Vinay Butani (Mumbai) – Corporate & Commercial
Vinay advises domestic and international clients on M&A, private equity investments, joint ventures, and complex commercial transactions. His elevation reflects his strong transactional expertise, commercial acumen, and contribution to the growth of the firm’s corporate practice.
Sweta Rajan (Bengaluru) – Customs & Tax
Sweta is a leading indirect tax and customs practitioner, advising clients on tax controversies, regulatory matters, and strategic business structuring. She has been instrumental in expanding ELP’s customs and indirect tax capabilities and building trusted client relationships.
Manendra Singh (Mumbai) – Corporate & Commercial
Manendra advises on strategic investments, M&A transactions, cross-border commercial arrangements, and corporate governance matters. He is known for delivering practical, business-oriented solutions to complex transactions and regulatory challenges.
Commenting on the elevations, Suhail Nathani, Managing Partner, Economic Laws Practice, said:
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“We are immensely proud of our 2026 cohort of equity partners. Each of them has demonstrated exceptional capability and exemplifies the values that define ELP every day — impeccable ethics, excellence in delivery, and kindness in all professional relationships. Sweta and Manendra represent the very best of homegrown talent, having each spent more than a decade with the firm. Mumtaz and Vinay, who joined us laterally, have equally embodied the qualities and culture that we value deeply at ELP. Together, they reflect the strength of our firm as a platform for like-minded professionals committed to excellence and shared purpose.
As ELP approaches its 25th anniversary in the coming months, it is especially gratifying to welcome a new generation of equity partners who will help guide the firm into the future. Their elevation is not only a recognition of individual achievement but also an investment in the continued growth, leadership, and legacy of ELP. With these elevations, ELP continues to strengthen its leadership bench and deepen its expertise across practices, enhancing its ability to provide integrated, commercially focused solutions to clients across industries and jurisdictions.”