Kunal Vajani takes on the role of Joint Managing Partner at Fox & Mandal

Kunal Vajani, who was till now heading the New Delhi office of the firm Fox & Mandal as an Of Counsel, is set to take the role of the Joint Managing Partner at Fox & Mandal.

In May 2022, Fox & Mandal had integrated its practice of 125 years with BlackRobe Chambers, headed by Kunal Vajani, as part of its expansion in New Delhi.

Vajani is a 2003 graduate of the Government Law College, Mumbai. He earned his LL.M. from the Harvard Law School in 2005.

In his new role, Vajani will be jointly working with Debanjan Mandal, Managing Partner of the firm, to lead the firm’s operations where the firm plans to expand its footprints. This is a landmark move as Vajani becomes the first lateral Managing Partner in 125 years of the firm’s legacy.

Welcoming Kunal in his new role, Debanjan Mandal, Managing Partner, says,

“Kunal has had an illustrious professional journey and his credentials in terms of the exemplary work he has done is commendable. What really prompted the decision to have him join the firm as Joint Managing Partner is his sense of purpose despite being so accomplished. I have witnessed him inspire others to believe in something greater than themselves and to work towards a common goal that is meaningful and impactful. Kunal has helped the Delhi team as well as some of our colleagues at Kolkata to see beyond the day-to-day grind, and to understand the importance of their work in the larger context of the organization, the industry, and the world. I couldn’t have found anyone better than him who is so committed to bettering the lives of all those around him.”

“At Fox & Mandal, we recognize the critical role that strong leadership plays in achieving our vision and goals. I look forward to jointly working with Kunal to ensure that our leadership team not only becomes stronger but also paves the way for others to come and work with us,” he added.

Kunal Vajani, Joint Managing Partner, echoed Debanjan’s sentiments and said,

“While I have worked with the firm in various capacities over the years, it is through my long-standing association with Debanjan Bhai that I have personally witnessed his unwavering commitment to build legacies. To be a leader is not just a job, but a calling, and I know that he is someone who is not satisfied with simply achieving personal success. He has constantly sought to elevate those around him to new heights of achievement and fulfilment. I am excited to work with him and create a culture of excellence, learning, and purpose.”

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