Luthra & Luthra Law Offices Partner Piyush Mishra is set to join Phoenix Legal as Partner and National Head of Bankruptcy and Restructuring.

Mishra is joining Phoenix with two other partners - Shivani Sinha and Rohit Sharma - and a few associates.

Confirming this development, Phoenix Legal co-founder Sawant Singh said,

"We are delighted to welcome Piyush on board as our National Head of Bankruptcy and Restructuring. His impressive track record in infrastructure, finance, insolvency, and restructuring, both in India and globally, will greatly enhance our existing practice and create exciting synergies with our other key areas of expertise. We also welcome partners Shivani and Rohit and an extensive team of experienced professionals."

Mishra is a 2002 graduate of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.

He is a dual-qualified lawyer and has extensive experience in distressed assets space, including restructuring and insolvency, enforcement of security, and acquisition of such assets. He has acted for lenders (CoC and individual), resolution professionals, bidders and distressed debt funds in pre-IBC resolutions, CIRP process and liquidations.

Before joining Luthra, he worked with AZB Partners, Cyril Amarchand & Mangaldas, Allen & Overy LLP (London) and the erstwhile Amarchand Mangaldas.

On his joining Phoenix Legal, Mishra said,

"Joining Phoenix Legal is a thrilling opportunity for me, given the firm's outstanding reputation in key areas like infrastructure, finance, corporate law, and disputes. I'm eager to leverage our combined strengths, fostering a dynamic collaboration that will propel us forward."

Luthra Capital Markets Partner Geeta Dhania has also left the firm and joined ELP.

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