In a thrilling finale that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, DMD Advocates emerged as the champions of the inaugural season of the M3M LawStrings Pickleball Cup, defeating JSA by 3–2.
AZB & Partners secured third place in the tournament.
The high-intensity final match marked the culmination of the two-day, 12-team tournament that brought together some of India’s leading law firms in a first-of-its-kind sporting showdown.
The M3M LawStrings Pickleball Cup: Season 1 was held on August 30-31, 2025 in New Delhi.
The tournament featured the following 12 law firms: Luthra and Luthra, AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co, TT&A, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, Trilegal, CMS INDUSLAW, DMD Advocates, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan attorneys, Wadia Ghandy & Co, Aekom Legal, and Singh & Singh.
The Opening Ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries, including:
Justice Vidya Bhushan Gupta, Former Judge, Delhi High Court
Pinki, Judicial Member, State Consumer Commission, Delhi
Dr. Madan Narain, Chief Medical Officer, NDMC
Bhumika Indulia, Founder and Editor in Chief, The Bar Bulletin
Shrutidhar Paliwal, Head of Corporate Communications, M3M India
The Finals were officiated by Senior Advocate Sacchin Puri, Vice-President, Delhi High Court Bar Association, ensuring fair play at the highest standards.
The closing ceremony was graced by Aditya Khanna, Secretary, New Delhi Pickleball Association (NDPA) and Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, President, M3M Foundation, along with Senior Advocate Puri.
Speaking about the success of the tournament, Shubham Malhotra, Founder of LawStrings Management, said:
“With the LawStrings Pickleball Cup, our vision was to create a platform that not only fosters competition but also redefines how law firms engage outside the courtroom. This inaugural season has shown us that when lawyers come together in sport, they create lasting connections, celebrate teamwork, and inspire a healthier work culture across the profession. Watching 12 of India’s leading law firms come together in the spirit of healthy competition has been a proud milestone for us at LawStrings. We are confident that the next season will be even bigger, bringing in, more energy, and more impact.”
The M3M LawStrings Pickleball Cup was supported by the following partners:
Title Partner: M3M India
Official Partner: Indian Pickleball Association, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
Trusted Digital Notarization Partner: eNotary
Legal-Tech Partner: Jurisphere
Ball Partner: HEAD
Knowledge Partner: KIAA, LLP
Banking Partner: IDFC Bank
Education Partner: Amity Law School
Hydration Partner: Mount Oasis
Travel Partner: Special Holidays