Kochhar & Co Partner Shadaan Mohammed Saipillai Joins Phoenix Legal As Partner

Phoenix Legal has taken on Kochhar & Co Chennai Partner Shadaan Mohammed Saipillai as a partner in its Chennai office. Saipillai will be part of the corporate and M&A practice of the firm.

Saipillai’s areas of practice also include JVs, employment, and real estate.

In this regard, Manjula Chawla, a co-founder of Phoenix Legal, said, “We wanted to augment our presence in Chennai with someone of Shadaan’s credentials. His coming on board is an integral move to deepen our pan India presence and also reflects our commitment to our clients to provide them with high-quality legal advice and support in the South. Shadaan’s knowledge and experience synergize with our capabilities. We are delighted he is joining us at a very exciting time in the firm’s development.”

Shadaan said, “I am excited to be joining a firm with a full-service offering, a diverse client base, and a promise to keep exceptional client service at the forefront of everything it does. I have been impressed by the firm’s consistent growth year-over-year. They are top-quality lawyers, and I am looking forward to being an integral part of the firm’s continued growth and success.”