Economic Laws Practice (ELP) has announced the promotion of four distinguished lawyers to its Equity Partnership. This strategic move underscores ELP’s dedication to nurturing top-tier talent and bolstering its leadership in key practice areas across its various offices.
The newly appointed Equity Partners are:
Mumtaz Bhalla (Delhi NCR) – Litigation, Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution
Mumtaz Bhalla has been pivotal in advancing ELP’s disputes practice. Her expertise spans complex commercial disputes, arbitrations, and high-stakes litigation across multiple forums. Bhalla is celebrated for her strategic insights and her commercially focused approach to dispute resolution.
Vinay Butani (Mumbai) – Corporate & Commercial
Vinay Butani specializes in advising both domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, and intricate commercial transactions. His promotion is a testament to his transactional prowess, commercial insight, and significant contributions to the firm’s corporate practice.
Sweta Rajan (Bengaluru) – Customs & Tax
Sweta Rajan is recognized as a leading practitioner in indirect tax and customs. She provides counsel on tax controversies, regulatory issues, and strategic business structuring. Rajan has been instrumental in expanding ELP’s capabilities in customs and indirect tax, fostering strong client relationships in the process.
Manendra Singh (Mumbai) – Corporate & Commercial
Manendra Singh is lauded for his expertise in strategic investments, M&A transactions, cross-border commercial arrangements, and corporate governance. Known for delivering pragmatic, business-focused solutions, Singh addresses complex transactions and regulatory challenges with precision.
Suhail Nathani, Managing Partner at ELP, remarked on the promotions, stating, “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, the promotion of these individuals signals a commitment to future growth and leadership. Nathani added, “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.”
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