Fox & Mandal Joint Managing Partner Kunal Vajani has demitted office, effective February 1, 2026, to focus on his independent domestic and international litigation & ADR practice.

Vajani was the youngest and first lateral Joint Managing Partner at Fox & Mandal since his appointment in 2023.

During his tenure at Fox & Mandal, his stewardship has been marked by contributions that have indelibly shaped the institutional architecture of the firm. Vajani spearheaded the establishment and growth of the Delhi office, while also leading the conception, structuring, and scaling of the Capital Markets and Real Estate practices, from the ground up into marquee verticals.

As Joint Managing Partner, he excelled not only as an administrator but as a mentor too, guiding diverse teams and steering strategic growth across all offices of the firm.

A polymath in legal practice, the expertise of KV (as affectionately known in professional circles) encompasses the intricate realms of litigation and ADR, spanning the expansive spectrum of civil, commercial, constitutional, and criminal (white collar) matters. His credentials include qualification as a Solicitor, Supreme Court of England & Wales and as a registered practitioner holding Rights of Audience before the DIFC Courts, Dubai.

Vajani also served as a Court Member (India) of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris, from 2016 to 2024.

He has been appointed as an arbitrator in numerous institutional and ad-hoc arbitrations, both domestic and international.

Following his departure from Fox & Mandal, Vajani will continue his professional pursuits as an Advocate, Arbitrator & Mediator in his independent practice.

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