Top Lawyers in Mumbai

Mumbai is the legal backbone of corporate India. While Delhi handles the policy and constitutional battles, Mumbai is where the billion-dollar M&A deals, high-stakes insolvencies, and high-profile white-collar defences take place.

Here are the top 10 lawyers in Mumbai for 2026, featuring the city’s most influential legal minds.

1. Zia Mody

Founder & Senior Partner, AZB & Partners Widely considered the most powerful woman in Indian law, Zia is the “first call” for global CEOs looking to enter India. She is a titan in M&A, securities law, and corporate governance.

• Professional Link: AZB & Partners – Zia Mody

2. Cyril Shroff

Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) Known as the “M&A King of India,” Cyril Shroff leads the country’s largest full-service law firm. He is a master strategist in banking, infrastructure, and restructuring, having worked on almost every major deal in modern Indian history.

• Professional Link: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

3. Janak Dwarkadas

Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court If you have a complex commercial dispute in the Bombay High Court, you want Janak on your side. He is arguably the most respected arguing counsel in the city for corporate and intellectual property matters.

• Professional Link: Bar Association India Profile

4. Haigreve Khaitan

Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co Haigreve is the driving force behind the massive growth of Khaitan & Co. He is a strategic advisor for large conglomerates and is particularly sought after for his expertise in private equity and complex commercial solutions.

• Professional Link: Khaitan & Co – Haigreve Khaitan

5. Amit Desai

Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court Amit Desai is a legendary figure in criminal law and white-collar defense. He is known for his clinical approach to evidence and his calm, persuasive courtroom presence, having handled some of the city’s most sensitive celebrity and economic offense trials.

• Professional Link: Amit Desai – Chambers Profile

6. Darius Khambata

Senior Advocate & Former Advocate General of Maharashtra A constitutional and commercial law expert, Khambata is highly regarded in both domestic and international arbitration. His reputation for integrity and deep legal scholarship makes him a favorite for high-level public law matters.

• Professional Link: One Essex Court (UK/India)

7. Anand Desai

Managing Partner, DSK Legal Anand is a specialist in media, entertainment, and technology law. He is the go-to lawyer for Bollywood’s biggest stars and production houses, while also handling significant commercial litigation and real estate deals.

• Professional Link: DSK Legal – Anand Desai

8. Bahram Vakil

Co-founder, AZB & Partners One of India’s foremost experts in infrastructure, banking, and insolvency. Bahram was a key member of the committee that drafted the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and is a leading figure in the city’s project finance circle.

• Professional Link: AZB & Partners – Bahram Vakil

9. Zulfiquar Memon

Managing Partner, MZM Legal Zulfiquar has carved a niche as a top expert in global disputes and white-collar crime. His firm is known for handling multi-jurisdictional investigations and extradition cases for high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities.

• Professional Link: MZM Legal – Zulfiquar Memon

10. Navroz Seervai

Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court Known for his fierce independence and sharp cross-examination skills, Navroz is a prominent name in commercial litigation, environmental law, and securities law (SEBI) disputes.

• Professional Link: Legal Era Profile